Would getting A+ certified over the summer for a 16 year old....

[JoeFahey]

I have basically self-taught myself the basics of computers. I have read some A+ certificaiton books too. I think I could pass the exam. But is it really worth stressing out for it with studying, and that sort of thing? I have a had a lot of AP work over the summer, and I am wondering if doing this too would be beneficial. I know that since I won't be looking for a job until I am out of college, the A+ cert. will not help much for job searching, unless they require it. Would something like this, where I did something beyond what is expected of me to do, look good on a college App.?
I was dead set on getting it this summer, but now I am thinking I should just do sometime later, if ever.

 

[Cloud Strife]

It'll get you a job at GeekSquad. 😛

I've considered it myself, but in the end, I got too lazy. 🙁 Those exams aren't cheap to take either.

 

[FoBoT]

i don't see why a college would care

i think it can only help you get a job

 

[nageov3t]

stress? studying?

are we talking about the same certification 😉

but seriously, I don't think a college admissions officer would care all that much.

 

[ViviTheMage]

meh, certs ......

and im sure a college admissions fella wont care.

it will sound good if you get a job in the IT area.

 

[randay]

I make it a point not to have those worthless certs.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: randay
I make it a point not to have those worthless certs.

So how's that working out for you? Do you wake up in the morning, look yourself in the mirror, and say "I am not getting my A+ cert today, I am not getting my A+ cert today!"

You must be a mega badass. Do you want to hang out this weekend?

 

[waggy]

at 16? be worth having. i do not think it will help you with getting in college or a job (well maybe at best buy or other entry level job)

but i will say if someone came to me with an A+ at 16 (after college) it is a positive when hiring.

 

[bersl2]

Personally, I think certifications are worthless to begin with; and while an employer might care about them, an educator worth any respect will not.

 

[thomsbrain]

no.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
no.

exactly.

I doubt the college admission people even know what an A+ certification is.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
no.

exactly.

I doubt the college admission people even know what an A+ certification is.

Bingo

 

[Soccerman06]

How bout going out and get a tan?

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Soccerman06
How bout going out and get a tan?

yeah and get skin cancer? no thank you!

 

[Babbles]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
no.

exactly.

I doubt the college admission people even know what an A+ certification is.

Bingo

Word.

As is my understanding college admissions people want to see material that would be good indicators of future college potential. Those indicators are found in high school grade point averages, standardized testings, essays, and so forth.
Getting some cheesy computer certification is not any sort of standardized indicator of potential college performance.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I want to get one so i can get a job easier... even though i dont need it since i know all of that stuff..

 

[Soccerman06]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: Soccerman06
How bout going out and get a tan?

yeah and get skin cancer? no thank you!

Fair enough, how bout getting some friends?

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Babbles

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
no.

exactly.

I doubt the college admission people even know what an A+ certification is.

Bingo

Word.

As is my understanding college admissions people want to see material that would be good indicators of future college potential. Those indicators are found in high school grade point averages, standardized testings, essays, and so forth.
Getting some cheesy computer certification is not any sort of standardized indicator of potential college performance.

It certainly couldn't hurt. I know that a few years back, after getting admitted, I had to go on interviews with Department Chairs/Professors for scholarships. And these people certainly did know what certain certifications/awards were.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Soccerman06

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: Soccerman06
How bout going out and get a tan?

yeah and get skin cancer? no thank you!

Fair enough, how bout getting some friends?

over rated.

they always want to come over and eat my snacks, drink my beer and reduce my neffing time!

 

[everman]

If you want something that looks good for college, go volunteer somewhere like a hospital or a boys & girls club. That kind of thing will look a lot better, just make sure to mention it in your personal statement about how you like doing these good things, even if you have to lie about it. Ya, I'm not kidding, yes this is the state of affairs we are in today. Good Luck! 😉

 

[MustangSVT]

nope.