05-09-2006, 09:39 PM
The corporate ladder I'm on doesn't accept people without degrees. I got in through a back door (had a position with a company that was aquired.) Honestly a big part of my motivation is embarassment. I'm often involved in discussions that eventually wind up discussing schools. I talk vaguely about my time in university in Canada. I stopped my program to support my new wife, then kids came into picture... Stupid reasons had I known what avenues were available. I tried a couple of correspondance schools but did not like them. Now I'm in a prime spot for a director position and it will not happen without the piece of paper. I echo the Excelsior moto "it's what you know not how you learned it that is important" (paraphrased).
This is also why I over study for the exams. I really want to know the material not just get through the exam. I don't view these as "easy credits" but a way of getting them that matches very well they way that I learn.
This is also why I over study for the exams. I really want to know the material not just get through the exam. I don't view these as "easy credits" but a way of getting them that matches very well they way that I learn.
Dale H.
half way...
Enrolled - BS-BGB Excelsior
Completed - 65 credits
Togo - 4 CLEP, 6 DSST, 2 ECE, 1 EC Course, 1 TECEP
half way...
Enrolled - BS-BGB Excelsior
Completed - 65 credits
Togo - 4 CLEP, 6 DSST, 2 ECE, 1 EC Course, 1 TECEP