[hanginghyena]

THIS.

Speaking as a hiring manager, I will absolutely notice any delays or interruptions in your education (unless ancient); in the event you don't give the years, it often becomes obvious when you list high school degree or summer jobs.

The key is to have a reasonable story about the situation. Finishing a liberal arts degree in five years after you spent the first four partying doesn't send a good message. Finishing a degree after taking a break to handle <other important responsibility - family, startup, etc> or as a consequence of a major change that helps employer? Not a significant issue....

[mturmon]

And keep the explanation simple, even if you have complex feelings about it. Think about it, identify a clear cut explanation, and give it when asked. Avoid the "doth protest too much" problem at all costs.

[x1798DE]

Maybe this is because I mostly see PhD resumes, but I can't recall ever seeing a high school degree on a resume.

I took 3.5 years for B.S. but I think my resume just has graduation year on it.