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Thomcat · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:25 am Post subject: Associates Degree

Due to the fact that I have a Bachelor's Degree, I assumed that I wouldn't really need to get an apostille for my Associate's Degree. Please tell me that I was correct in my assumption. Obviously, my Associate's degree is listed on my transcript, but I tend to view it as part of my Bachelor's Degree rather than a seperate entity.

Also, should I even bother listing my Associate's Degree on my resume? In my opinion, all it does is take up otherwise valuable space.

Thanks!

jfurgers · Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 442 Location: Mexico City

I've only been in the D.F. for two weeks but I'll tell you what I've experienced so far. I have my bachelor apostilled and have only shown that and my apostilled TEFL certificate and that seems to be enough according to a lawyer.
No one has asked to see my transcripts so I would say you should be fine just showing your bachelor degree. I've worked for universities in the States for twelve years and everybody who has an associate and a bachelor only have to put their bachelor on the resume.

Thomcat · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:35 am Post subject:

Thanks for your reply! That's what I figured, but I guess with the combination of my departure time getting closer and a little extra caffeine, I'm starting to get a little nervous about getting things in order.

ls650 · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 3484 Location: British Columbia

Mexican schools won't care about the AA if you have a BA or higher. The only way the AA will really help you is if it is language or teaching related whereas your BA is not.