Is COLLEGE Diploma  a necessity?
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No, it's not a necessity, but take my word for it: it will help you find employment and higher paying, more satisfactory jobs in the future.  Generally, paying for your college degree is worth the investment in time and money.  Even if it seems like a lot right now, you'll make it back and you'll be happier in the end.
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No -- you don't need an associate's degree.  It is an irrelevent degree.  It merely means that you completed two years at a school that doesn't grant four year degrees.  If you spend two years at the worst community college in the country, you can get an AA.  If you spend two years at Harvard getting a 4.0 then leave -- you don't get a degree -- you are called a college dropout.\n\nMost students who get a BA or BS do not get an associate's degree first.\n\nTransfer as soon as possible.  Good luck.
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Yes, it is definitely possible to have a nice life without a college degree.  A lot of successful people start their own businesses without it.  If you want to work for somebody, I would recommend getting a degree.  Without it, you will not get far in corporate America.  If you wouldn't mind starting your own business or something like that, you definitely don't need a degree.  Good luck with everything.
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are you referring to MCAS testing? if so , Yes you must pass in order to receive your diploma.. i never heard the Constitution test phrase b4..
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get a highschool diploma
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I know in my field, education, they don't require transcripts because I have a license to prove that I did graduate. Though when I work in child care (preschool positions) they require a copy of my transcripts. \n\nIt really honestly depends on the field. Some would just require a copy of your diploma others probably want to see a transcript so they can see that you did graduate from college. This is especially true if they require that you have a college degree for the position. This way somebody of the street can't just claim they have one when in deed they don't.\n\nAlso in terms of the interview. Please don't follow the suggestion of the person above me. You want to put yourself in a good light when interviewing. Telling them you bomb on tests will most definitely put a bad taste in their mouth. Also if you use that in my opinion it looks like you are looking to justify it or gloss it over. Most won't pour over your grades on the transcript if they do they are generally only there to prove your degree.
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No.\n\nYou don't need one to get in to many universities and colleges, via things like 'mature' or 'special' student programs; scholarships and bursaries are available to them with little or no consideration of high school anything, so...
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Based on your grammar, your "distance learning" hasn't been working.  That's going to be a bit more a problem than where the diploma came from.  The difference will depend on the specific job you are applying for.  Some employers only care that you have a college diploma, in which case it won't make much difference where it's from.  Many, however, care about the quality of the education behind the diploma.  In that case, the distance learning aspect will probably be less of a factor than the overall quality of the academic institution.
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A diploma refers to the physical paper that you receive after completing the requirements for a degree.  The word "diploma" comes from the Latin/Greek word meaning "folded in two," and is sometimes called a "parchment" in some English-speaking countries.  \n\nA degree refers to the whole spectrum of courses/tests/requirements that you must fulfill to be certified that you are well-versed in a specified field of knowledge.\n\nThis distinction is true in the United States.  In other English-speaking countries, a diploma may be a "degree" of lower academic standing.
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A diploma from one of the online schools..... Seriously go to a real college and get a real degree.....
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depends on your career goals. not having one is a negative in many careers and it has been shown that college graduates earn better salaries than non grads.\n\nthe more educated you are the more options you have. Now having said that, my college education did not have any influence on my career as I was self employed mostly.
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that depends on what college you're applying to. if they need it, then yes you need to take them. go to their website and check for their requirements.
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Definately not.  \n\nWhile I'm not one to promote dropping out of school, many, many good people have succeeded very well without completing their education.  There are many good people who would be wonderful advocates for the people who dropped out of school and spent years and years running their own business.  These people are certainly bright enough and experienced enough to contribute to the democratic process, are they not? \n\nRemember that a diploma is ONLY a piece of paper.  It's a piece of paper that says you completed school--which is a good thing--but says nothing further about your qualifications.  Frankly, these days anybody who wants to can complete school.  It says nothing about what classes you took, how well you did, or what you actually know.  It's just a piece of paper.  \n\nDemocracy suffers if anybody is locked out.
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i assume you mean high school diploma and yes if you are 20 married or not a highschool diploma is a good thing for EVERYONE to have.
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No, you need a HS diploma and then 2 years to get to the Associates
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Home schooled students do not, in most states, receive a "high school diploma" from any state agency.  That does not, however, negate the validity of the coursework they completed during their home studies.\n\nHome schooled students should NOT be required to take a GED.  Neither should students from unaccredited private schools.  These students should be required, however, to provide documentation (either a personal portfolio or a transcript)  to  the college they wish to enter that they have met the minimum entrance requirements.  Also, these students should also have to take the same entrance and placement exams as  students from public high schools and accredited private high schools.
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A degree is practically essential. Most "professional" jobs require it.\n\nYou can substitute experience, to some degree, for education, but not as an equal exchange. 4 years of college is roughly equivalent to 10 years direct on-the-job experience in many fields, so your time is better spent earning that degree, whenever possible.