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@tamara
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 • 5 years ago •
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My father went to trade school, how do I describe his education level on my applications?
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On all of the college applications I have started so far, the parent information section asks for the education level of each of my parents. The options typically include: "High School or Less," "Some College," "Associate's Degree," "Bachelor's Degree," or "Graduate Degree." My father went to trade school for plumbing, so none of these options describe his education level. He completed the plumbing license test to become a licensed plumber, but I am unsure as to whether or not this would be equivalent to an associate's degree. Could anyone provide any insight?

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@HelenBright3 years ago

Hello. Write about the profession your father received. Tell us about the skills and knowledge that he has.

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@DebaterMAX
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 • 5 years ago

I’m not certain but I believe it’s an associate degree as it contains professional skills/non 4 year higher education.

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@cp8395 years ago

No that doesn't seem accurate. It sounds like he got a professional certificate based on what you've said. If that's the case then the most accurate answer is High School or less from what I can tell. It's possible that trade schools count as equivalent so if there's a way to contact common app directly, ask what trade certificates should be categorized. Ask him if he got an associate's degree though because it's possible but it's a binary thing, you either have one or you don't.

@DebaterMAX5 years ago [edited]

If it’s a certification agree but it seems to be a trade school and trade schools I believe are classified as associate degrees

@DebaterMAX5 years ago

Also @tamara you can always contact CommonApp and ask them directly

@cp8395 years ago

It's not an IMO thing though. like you either earned one or you didn't. I kinda get what you're saying and I agree but I feel like they would have made it Associate's/Trade if that's such a big thing.

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