Originally Posted by
disillusioned
Finishing my airline apps, and had a question about school. Right out of high school and during high school, I took a couple college courses. But then I was in a different career and wasn't in a program. 9 years later when I changed my degree and went back to school, I was doing instructing while finishing my degree and building hours. I slowed my classes down at the end because I didn't want to graduate and have to start repaying my student loans before I had enough hours to get on with a regional.
So how big of a deal is it that my degree shows 13 years to complete since I'm not a doctor? Where is the best place to explain what happened and will it hurt my "score" when rating my application? Also, my driving record only goes back 8 years. I know I had a fender bender in my early 20's but it is not showing. Do I just guess on the dates or not include it since it is not on the official record?
From what you described education-wise, I'd consider listing college twice. The first entry I'd list dates after high school and under program list "non-degree courses" or something like that. The second entry would be dates for when you went back to school to pursue a specific degree program. That would cut the 9 year period out and might make it more clear on paper.