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Amano · 08-10-2004, 10:59 PM

I just found out I missed the graduation application deadline by a week to graduate in September of this year, and I've been kicking myself for procrastinating and basically graduating one quarter later than I could and should have.

You're probably thinking what does one quarter matter if you're already graduating late in september?

Through a technicality in the study abroad program I'm in for spring and summer quarters, I had to postpone graduation until after the program is over, and therefore I would have that excuse for graduating in September instead of June. But now, it would look like to potential employers and grad schools that I simply couldn't finish in time, when in fact I finished one quarter early so I could study abroad.

I'm mostly convinced that it wouldn't matter too much. I'm continuing in a joint 5 year masters/bachelors program this upcoming year so my "graduating late" only affects what is on my diploma and therefore what I report to prospective phd programs and employers. So it I don't have to postpone my plans for this coming school year. Also, it's only my bachelors, and I've already been accepted to that 5 year master's/bs program, and will be applying to phd programs in the fall.

I guess I just need a kick in the head for worrying too much about things that aren't that big of a deal, but at the same time, if there are any implications i should be aware of, please let me know

thanks guys (and girls)

08-10-2004, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Amano Insane	Any implications of graduating Late from college? I just found out I missed the graduation application deadline by a week to graduate in September of this year, and I've been kicking myself for procrastinating and basically graduating one quarter later than I could and should have. You're probably thinking what does one quarter matter if you're already graduating late in september? Through a technicality in the study abroad program I'm in for spring and summer quarters, I had to postpone graduation until after the program is over, and therefore I would have that excuse for graduating in September instead of June. But now, it would look like to potential employers and grad schools that I simply couldn't finish in time, when in fact I finished one quarter early so I could study abroad. I'm mostly convinced that it wouldn't matter too much. I'm continuing in a joint 5 year masters/bachelors program this upcoming year so my "graduating late" only affects what is on my diploma and therefore what I report to prospective phd programs and employers. So it I don't have to postpone my plans for this coming school year. Also, it's only my bachelors, and I've already been accepted to that 5 year master's/bs program, and will be applying to phd programs in the fall. I guess I just need a kick in the head for worrying too much about things that aren't that big of a deal, but at the same time, if there are any implications i should be aware of, please let me know thanks guys (and girls)