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COSC question - LOC4ME - 01-27-2012
Does COSC still give GPA based on all credits including from DSST exams? Does this also include grades for straighterline?
Has anyone had an issue with grad schools or jobs with the fact that you don't actually have a major? TIA
COSC question - burbuja0512 - 01-27-2012
LOC4ME Wrote:Does COSC still give GPA based on all credits including from DSST exams? Does this also include grades for straighterline?
Has anyone had an issue with grad schools or jobs with the fact that you don't actually have a major? TIA
COSC will give a GPA for any DSST test still graded on the older scale. You can tell on COSC's master list - http://www.charteroak.edu/Current/Academics/EarningCredits/Exam/exams-master-list.pdf The DSST's that are graded in the single digits (like a CLEP) will give you a grade.
If you're looking for GPA you can also take some SL classes too and not to mention you'll have to take both the Capstone and the Cornerstone at COSC.
I don't see any reason why anyone would ever have a problem with a concentration rather than a major and there are a few reasons for this. First of all, you can be 100% truthful on your resume without giving full detail. Here's an example of two ways to list a COSC diploma:
Resume #1 Education - Bachelor of Science, Concentration in Business Administration, graduated 2011
Resume #2 Education - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Which resume is better? My preference would be for the one with least detail. Unless you're applying for an academic job or one that will really care about your classes in college, it won't matter. And if your intended field is that competitive, you might not be considered anyhow without a degree from a prestigious school.
Keep in mind that resumes should highlight the best of YOU and your professional skills. I really hate it when I see resumes where people list dates on education and show irrelevant details. No I don't want to know everything about you. I don't need to know that you worked at Dairy Queen when you were in high school - I just want to know why I should hire you. Does a major versus a concentration matter? If I want to know more about your college, I'll ask you, but I probably will be more concerned about your relevant work experience, skills, and other industry specific details. (I'm in sales so I want to know about how you plan on making your numbers, industry contacts, etc..)
One other thing you can do if you're concerned about the way you're listing your education is to add certificates and perhaps another degree. Just remember that any Big 3 testing degree is going to fill in the "has bachelor's" checkbox, but it won't make you a superstar. But then again, you probably won't meet too many people that are fresh out of Harvard and competing for the job you want.