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Alain Dwight
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 21,669 PointsTech Degree: Value of "Exceeds Expectations" Grade?
With the Tech Degrees, "exceeds expectations" is the top grade available out of 3 options (fail and pass are also potential marks).
Clearly, going into greater depth creates a more rich learning experience.
Are there any benefits beyond that? Does the final certificate look different if all the projects "exceed expectations"? Do higher grades offer one better chances of getting work among Treehouse's direct affiliates or as a paid Treehouse code reviewer?
1 Answer
James Anwyl
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Graduate 49,960 PointsHi Alain,
Not sure if it changes the look of the final certificate, or how it affects your chances of employment at Treehouse. But from my experience, it is worth aiming for.
The value of a degree is subjective. Some employers require them, others couldn't care less. I would say those that care are more interested in the subject and where you got it from, than the grade itself.
In my opinion, the portfolio you produce is much more important. The qualification says you can do it, the portfolio proves you can.
Having a broader skillset, because you had to learn a new topic in order to get the grade, WILL make you more employable. Getting an exceeds expectation grade over a meets expectation grade MAY make you more employable, but only to certain employers.