looking to replace AIU degree w/something better

I've come to the conclusion that lately my AIU degree has been impacting my job prospects. Therefore, I'd like to find a way to replace it with a degree from a school that is at least on the surface and in the eyes of employers is a bit more respectable. I need something that is relatively quick to finish and that wouldn't draw all kinds of "what kind of school is that?" questions. I currently have a BBA from AIU and I'm working on my law degree from a tier1 state univ. So basically most employers are going to be hiring almost solely on my law degree and not on my undergrad, but at the same time they don't want anything suspect hanging on the walls of their firm. I almost invariably get asked to explain the degree in interviews and usually we end up discussing it for nearly half the time. This is in comparison to others in my class who get nothing more than a cursory "what school/major" type of question. It would just be nice to say "state u/basket weaving" and have it all over. I'm doing quite well in school now (top 15% or so) and I should be doing much better in the job market than I am.....I know there is a potentially many other reasons I am not, but I am certain that AIU is not doing me any favors and outweighs any other weaknesses I may have. So are there any suggestions for schools that are liberal with transfer credits, have a decent rep, and quick DL format?

 

Hi - You can look here:

http://bain4weeks.com/

By the way, if your AIU degree is so suspect, how did you get into a tier 1 law school?

 

Wouldn't it be better to focus on getting through law school and let fools think what they must? Do you really want to work for someone who ignores the fact that you've been accepted to law school to discuss your bachelors degree?

You could shop Charter Oak, Thomas Edison, and Excelsior to see which would work better for you. I think you would have to do 30 units with them.

From memory, Peru State or Park would take most of your existing credits and are reasonably priced.

Dave

 

I echo Dave's reply...

 

Me too....just focus on law school.

 

It may also raise questions if you listed two bachelors on your resume. Even if you didn’t list the AIG degree, it would look odd that you started your bachelors after the law degree. I guess you could leave the dates off your resume, however, they would be required on the application.

 

I triple that!

Abner

 

Make it a quadruple....if you have a degree from a tier 1 law school, no one is going to care where you did your undergrad.

 

c130nav just said top tier recruiters do care.

 

He hasn't finished law school yet, how would he know whether the top law firm recruiters care or not?

Does anyone honestly believe that a law firm would pass on a tier 1 graduate in the top 15% of his class, simply because they don't like the name of his/her undergraduate school??

I think an undergrad program started after law school would raise more eyebrows than anything else.

 

c130nav,

I don't think any of the bain4weeks / BIG 3 degrees are going to help you any more than the AIU degree.

I agree with everyone else here. Concentrate on law school, get awesome grades and craft some witty answers for the recruiters' questions regarding AIU.

 

Huh? He said he is interviewing in his post and is spending half his time trying to explain the AIU degree.

Yes, top law firms are very picky. Just ask a tier 1 law student.

I agree that starting another undergrad would only make matters worse.