<p>Let me begin by giving you guys some background information.</p>
<p>I'm 24 years old and I attended a public 4 year University when I graduated high school, I was 18. Needless to say I was a young man who just turned 18 and I was more concerned about partying and doing other things besides attending class. I ended up failing out of my college one year in. </p>
<p>After I failed out. I decided to take some time off and re-evaluate what I wanted to do with my life. This time in my life was crucial, I got a job at a local grocery store and worked for about 3 months before I decided I didn't want to work there for the rest of my life. I started attending classes at our community college. I felt this was a good step in the right direction. I started working full time and going to school part time. I've lived on my own now for several years and have gotten a real taste for what the real world really is.</p>
<p>I got my grades up and applied to another 4 year University and was denied acceptance. When I wasn't accepted I got depressed, but I kept pushing on and figured an A.A. Degree was surely better than a high school diploma.</p>
<p>As of this Christmas 2013 I finished up my A.A. Degree and have all the necessary requirements to graduate. </p>
<p>So here is my question and hopefully someone who has worked in admissions for a 4 year college, or someone who has been in my position can answer this for me. Do colleges look at an A.A. degree as an accomplishment and are more willing to accept you, even with a troubled past? I've been told by some of my friends parents that typically if you have a degree under your belt and show you've started something and finished it, that colleges see this sort of thing. </p>
<p>If you could help me out by answering, it would be much appreciated. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>