Should I bother getting either of the associates degrees I almost qualify for

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The discussion centers on the value of obtaining associate degrees in Biological Science and Mathematics when pursuing a Bachelor's degree. The consensus is that an associate degree will not provide significant benefits for those already on a path to a Bachelor's degree, especially if it requires additional coursework. The primary motivation for obtaining an associate degree mentioned is to secure scholarship opportunities and guaranteed admission to a state college.

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I started out at a community college because I got a scholarship that would pay me $13,000 if I did. I was able to transfer for next fall, but not graduate from their because I needed some dumb requirements they had for PE and Political Science. I can get an associates in my intended major of Biological Science and another in Mathematics If I also take Differential Equations which I most likely will take at my new school.
 
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If you're getting a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree will do absolutely nothing for you, ever. Don't bother if you have to go to any extra work.
 
Sometimes, there are scholarship opportunities if you actually finish the associates degree, but you've already got the scholarship, so that doesn't apply to you.

The reason I got my AA degree was specifically for a scholarship opportunity. Plus, it guaranteed admission to a particular state college.

Besides that, I can't think of a reason.
 

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