Do you use your degree as expensive wall paper or is it hidden away?
113991
Expensive wall papers
660400
Remember you get what you pay for IF they are a ligit college then there is probably a REASON why they don't cost much (like limited degrees, but mostly credability) when you go to your employer are they more likely to be impressed you went to Yale, or Whosits College of Idiots (where they let ANYBODY get a degree for $2000). Think of it also like this if this were your doctor would you want them graduating from Harvard (or even the University of some State, like Florida, or Colorado) or this University that only costs $2000 to get a degree (which means anybody can get in) I'm all for bettering yourself in education, but think of it from a future employer's point of view, would you hire someone with a degree from a university YOU'D never heard of?
933202
These are not proper universities.  They take your money, and give you nothing.  The degree is a fraud, and every employer will know that the certificate is worthless.
1010431
You should keep them until you get your final grades and your official diploma, after that there isn't any NEED to keep them, although you might want to keep them for sentimental reasons and/or to show your kids when you're all grown up ("See kiddies- we used to use these really old-fashioned things called computers to write our papers!")  I am doing a Masters degree at University, and I wish I had kept more of my highschool and university work (especially the stuff that got great marks).
567715
I have a Master's and still found I wasn't getting paid enough to have a comfortable living. After all of the studying and all of the loans, I decided it was more profitable to own my own home based business and put all of my hard work for my benefit instead of my time being bought for wholesale and being compensated at retail. Now my entire check is mine, with no overhead. I was a day late and $70,000 short in learning that lesson. I won't make the same mistake with my children. I am teaching them how to own jobs instead of getting a job. Good luck with your degree.
726746
Just having a college degree does not give you prestige, nor does it give you common sense. You have to build those things for yourself.
447669
They are a proprietary school, which means they are for profit.  They don't have a very good reputation with employers to be honest, so please investigate thoroughly before enrolling and getting a degree that will be worthless to you in the work world.
56865
It's definitely worth the effort, but it's not totally necessary. Obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's will instantly make you a better candidate for higher-paying jobs, but it's not the only way into a good career and lifestyle. If you are not motivated enough, disciplined enough and academically inclined enough, then college will be hell for you. For those millionares who either dropped out or never attended college, they had great ideas, motivation, access to money and resources, and great contacts. If you have these things, college is not really a necessity, but will just help you look better.\nNote: I'm a sophomore journalism major
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While it may be a "piece of paper" you need to realize that the education that you receive will give you that edge when you want to apply for a job.\n\nThe norm is that you need at least a Bachelor's degree to get most good paying jobs, a high school diploma or an Associate's don't cut it anymore.\n\nYour goal to getting a degree should not just be to learn and get it, it should also teach you essential life lessons to better prepare you for the future.  I have taken classes that has shaped and developed my life and I give much credit to the Professors that take the time and effort to make me a better person.
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They are a good way to get a degree for people with limited time, such as working parents, etc.\n\nMy friend received her master's degree through online courses.  It took her only one year as opposed to the normal two years.  She had to write papers and participate in weekly chat groups, but nothing very extensive.  While she's enjoying the salary hike thanks to having her master's degree, she says that she didn't really get a lot from the courses themselves.  She also admits that she didn't put as much effort into it as she could have, though.\n\nIf you were able to choose either online courses or a traditional classroom setting for your bachelor's degree, however, I would definitely opt for the classroom!
464108
listen you have to do what you have to do in today's job opportunity there is no chance for a non degree university \ni myself had worked the worst jobs you can ever think about it .office boy ,driver,sales man in a stupid fashion store until i went and finished what i like it university degree in education arts never late you will never regret higher education even if your parents are rich .think about it life is hard today for those who are drop outs.
42293
You should really do the paper yourself. Plagerism is a serious offense, and you only hurt yourself. If you are an engineering major, I would hate to think you cheated through classes and then graduate responsible for critical design work.\n\nFew people would give away a worthy paper for free. Those that do, I bet the paper is D or C quality at best, and probably well passed around and familiar to your professor. Many Universities subscribe to a service that can allow a professor to screen for all the 'purchased' and downloadable papers. Many schools expell you in caught plagerizing.\n\nDo the work yourself, you will be better off for it.
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Not a damn bit.\n\nI've hired loads of people and I don't think I've ever asked what someone's GPA was when they graduated.  The only time it is ever brought up is when someone is part of the National Honor Society or achieved excellent grades and wants to brag about it.\n\nSo don’t worry about it.  It is the degree that matters.
49376
Very much so.  My public university hold records if I owe them money.  Think about it.  The reason you go to university is to obtain grades, and the official transcripts are proof of those grades.  If they gave those out without you paying, then you'd get the goods and then wouldn't feel compelled to pay them.
1061815
Yes 100%.  Once upon a time, by having a degree it opened doors for you and you were one of the elite but nowadays there is so much competition, employers are choosy and having a degree doesn't always guarantee you a top job.  \n\nBut maybe because Graduates are slightly over confident and unrealistic after completing their degrees and then become depressed because they are not reaping the benefits straight away.  I mean why should you get that top job just because you have a degree? Do you have enough or real work  experience in the job you are going for? Have you proven yourself in that career/job to justify top wages?  The answers are probably no and employers will want someone that has good work experience, good results and performances as well as a sound academic background.  This doesn't mean that studying for a degree is a waste of time because what it proves to an employer is that you are academic, disciplined, methodical and have gained a vast amount of knowledge of a variety of subjects so you should have more advantage over someone who didn't do a degree.\n\nI know people that finished their degree only to work in fast food restuarants and temp jobs earning the minimum wage to make ends meet and get some work experience but eventually (after a year) landed high flying jobs with excellent wages and benefits. So the key here is patience is a virtue, everyone has to start at the bottom and if you work hard you will get there.
190360
no...course i didn't go to college, couldn't afford it.  but "basic education" no longer allows you to provide for yourself and your family.  and now, a degree no longer offers you the financial security it used to, unless you have an Masters.....i just wish i could pay my rented house, utilities, used 17 yr old car and still eat.
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I rather doubt the master in history, since you seem to have gathered your information from faulty sources. If they gave your your master, then the school you attended must have really needed your money.