Degree Finished - Thank You

[rebel100]

I have heard of this but I was concerned with the acceptance. I could create a transcript and a diploma for him, but that doesn't mean an employer is going to consider it legitimate. In fact it might be worse than just saying home schooled. Cookderosa's posts and book is where I got the idea. Once he finishes a degree the diploma/GED/home school question doesn't matter anymore.

Actually, I would urge you to create the transcripts and the HS diploma. I can almost guarantee he will be asked for those at many points along his professional career. I agree in concept that the college degree trumps the HS diploma...but real world will see him dealing with beurocrats and HR teams that won't at all understand that he lacks a HS diploma. Print them up, have him submit them if ever asked and know that you have set him on a good path.

I will add that it would be best to abide by any and all applicable state rules/regs when doing this. The diploma might even read something to the effect: "pursuant to state statute _ _ _ _ _ _ John Doe is hereby granted his HS diploma in the state of _________________"