2007-11-17 08:42:17 · 9 answers · asked by RazzleDazzle 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
No. Actually it depends on why it took you six years. Say for example it took you six years because you could not make passing grades. Now that wouldn't look to good. (If that is the case, you should still be proud that you stuck in their and committed to completing your degree.) If it took you six years because you took extra courses or changed your major, then that really shouldn't matter. It took me 5.5 years to finish my bachelor's because I stayed out a semester to join the military and I took all my pre-med courses, plus some other courses that looked interesting. To be honest though, I've never had an employer ask about how long it took. They are usually only concerned that you finished and had decent grades.
2007-11-17 08:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by Lily 2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, it doesn't look bad.
The problems you could run into is most federal undergrad grants only let you collect for 5 years and if you are in a fast changing industry, it is possible the technology could change and requirements for jobs that you are looking for will change and you may not have the right classes or experience to get the job you need.
All that being said, if it takes you 6 years to get the degree, then it takes you 6 years to get the degree. It's more important that you get it, not how long it takes you to get it.
2007-11-20 16:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by Invisigoth 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. It took me four years to complete an Associate's when it *technically* should have taken two.
Employers understand reality enough to know the idealistic days of completing an undergrad degree in four years is over. If you have rich parents who can fund 100 percent of your college education then you can finish in four. However if you have to work and rely on financial aid, it's more likely you'll take 5-6 years to complete an undergrad.
2007-11-17 10:09:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
in no way. fairly what you're doing, getting a level on an identical time as holding a activity is what an enterprise seeks. shows accountability. If ever asked approximately taking longer to get the degree, merely answer which you supported your self on an identical time as getting the coaching, they might employ you instantaneous. apart from, undergo in strategies, immediately even some a number of of finished-time scholars are taking 5 and 6 years to get their ranges.
2016-09-29 10:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by melesa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's becoming more common, but it certainly isn't ideal. If you have a good reason for it, I suppose it wouldn't hurt too much. For example, if you had to take classes part-time for a period to work (to pay for school, or to help support your family, etc.) it would probably be alright. But if you failed classes, requiring you to extend the time in order to graduate, that wouldn't be as well received by a prospective employer.
2007-11-17 08:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Shars 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
no, not if there is a reason behind it....like study abroad programs, internships, double or triple majors.
2007-11-17 08:52:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
well at least u finished it! u didnt give up! tts that spirit!
2007-11-17 12:30:56 · answer #7 · answered by woohoo123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah. You're 100% right.
2007-11-17 09:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, i think it would be the opposite.
2007-11-19 15:55:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋