Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Jim JuricaUsing a diploma mill degree in the wrong way could land you in serious trouble. My latest About.com article lists state laws related to the use of substandard...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 3299074I don't recommend enrolling in an unaccredited online school. These programs tend to offer a lower quality education, even if they are not diploma...
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Students taking courses from AIU Online have been sweating since AIU was put on probationary status by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS). This week, SACS announced that AIU will...
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Massachusetts Sergeant Brice Leslie is facing criticism for using a suspicious masters degree. The Worcester Telegram reports:"I had master's credits from military courses," he said...
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If you don't already have a high school diploma (or if you're trying to help your teen complete high school virtually), you'll want to make sure you find a school that's properly...
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Diploma mills are getting harder to spot. They often use names similar to established, reputable universities. And, they regularly claim to be accredited. The eLearner's Diploma Mill Quiz is a fun...
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This week I put together an About.com article explaining the basics of online school accreditation. If you're trying to choose an online school, you won't want to miss this essential...
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How can you tell if an online "school" is really a diploma mill? One way is to check the organization's accreditation status on the Department of Education's online database. You...
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The Distance Education Training Council (DETC) recently gave its website a makeover. Its updated web presence reflects this accrediting organization's growing acceptance in the world of online...
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