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Delving into Diploma Mills

Delving into Diploma Mills Brought to you by: DistanceLearning com Doloma Diploma mills (a.k.a. "degree mills") are defined as: "Schools that are more interested in taking your money than providing you with a quality éducation. -U.S. Department of Education A Brief History The emergence of diploma mills goes as far back as the 19th century! 1880: Philadelphia, "Faux Medical Diploma Trade" Famed con artist Dr. John Buchanan commits suicide to avoid imprisonment for illegal manufacturing of fake medical diplomas. 1900: Chicago, "Medical Practice Fraud" Officials College are arrested for mail fraud. The institution sold bogus medical/law licensing degrees, priced between $200-$300! at the Metropolitan Medical 1971: Florida, "Diploma Mill Cesspool Nation" III Two colleges are exploited for selling doctorate degrees in various fields of medicine, biology and nuclear engineering. 1998: Brooklyn, "Reversed Regent Exams" A high school principal creates a virtual diploma mill, offering fake grades, no-work classes and modified Regents exam results! 2003: North Carolina, "Manslaughter Malpractice" Diploma-mill 'doctor' Laurence Perry kills an eight-year-old diabetic child, after administering a lethal dose of insulin. 2005: “US. Dept. of Education vs. Diploma Mills" U.S. Department of Education launches an online database to include the names, addresses and enrollment of all schools with recognized accreditation. Warning Signs of Diploma Mill Schemes 1. Lacks Accreditation To convey a credible image, diploma mills often use 'official' jargon: Diploma mills are NOT recognized by legitimate institutional accreditors. Check with: OF EDUCA "authenticated" CHEA "verifiable" Council for Higher Education Accreditation UNITED STATES OF AMERICA "license" "internationally-approved" WHOA! Some diploma mills create their own fake accrediting agencies in order to appear more legitimate. CREDITCA Credit Card 2. Admission by Credit Card Diploma mills may offer hassle-free gimmicks: Many diploma mill schemes do NOT take into account: 8-) 'You cannot be turned down for a degree" previous academic records grade point average They may base their admissions criteria solely on: test scores Possession of a valid credit card 3. Little Coursework/Interaction strong indicators of diploma mill schemes : Unattainable contact with faculty/staff 3+4=7 Insubstantial student course load 4. Super Accelerated Degrees Diploma mills frequently guarantee: "Instant Degrees" within 30 days of application, regardless of entry status. 5. Pushy Sales Tactics Diploma mills often employ aggressive sales tactics, and advertise through: Pop-Up SPAM SPAM POP-UPS COLD-CALLING Higher education can maximize career potential if you learn at an accredited school! On average, adults with Bachelor's degrees earn 85% more than adults who only earn a high school diploma. 85% Advanced degree holders earn 45% more than Bachelor's degree holders. 45% Visit www.DistanceLearning.com to find the right accredited university to meet your scholastic needs! sources: http://www2.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/resources.html http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0206-diploma-mills http://www.chea.org/degreemills/default.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploma_mill http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/us/congress-taking-aim-at-diploma-mills-497097/ http://www.geteducated.com/diploma-mills-police/life-experience-college-degree/290-online-college-diploma-mill-cases http://onlineuniversitydata.com/2010/a-brief-history-of-the-diploma-mill-scam-and-10-tips-for-students-to-avoid-them/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploma_mills_in_the_United_States ---- UCATION Delving into Diploma Mills Brought to you by: DistanceLearning com Doloma Diploma mills (a.k.a. "degree mills") are defined as: "Schools that are more interested in taking your money than providing you with a quality éducation. -U.S. Department of Education A Brief History The emergence of diploma mills goes as far back as the 19th century! 1880: Philadelphia, "Faux Medical Diploma Trade" Famed con artist Dr. John Buchanan commits suicide to avoid imprisonment for illegal manufacturing of fake medical diplomas. 1900: Chicago, "Medical Practice Fraud" Officials College are arrested for mail fraud. The institution sold bogus medical/law licensing degrees, priced between $200-$300! at the Metropolitan Medical 1971: Florida, "Diploma Mill Cesspool Nation" III Two colleges are exploited for selling doctorate degrees in various fields of medicine, biology and nuclear engineering. 1998: Brooklyn, "Reversed Regent Exams" A high school principal creates a virtual diploma mill, offering fake grades, no-work classes and modified Regents exam results! 2003: North Carolina, "Manslaughter Malpractice" Diploma-mill 'doctor' Laurence Perry kills an eight-year-old diabetic child, after administering a lethal dose of insulin. 2005: “US. Dept. of Education vs. Diploma Mills" U.S. Department of Education launches an online database to include the names, addresses and enrollment of all schools with recognized accreditation. Warning Signs of Diploma Mill Schemes 1. Lacks Accreditation To convey a credible image, diploma mills often use 'official' jargon: Diploma mills are NOT recognized by legitimate institutional accreditors. Check with: OF EDUCA "authenticated" CHEA "verifiable" Council for Higher Education Accreditation UNITED STATES OF AMERICA "license" "internationally-approved" WHOA! Some diploma mills create their own fake accrediting agencies in order to appear more legitimate. CREDITCA Credit Card 2. Admission by Credit Card Diploma mills may offer hassle-free gimmicks: Many diploma mill schemes do NOT take into account: 8-) 'You cannot be turned down for a degree" previous academic records grade point average They may base their admissions criteria solely on: test scores Possession of a valid credit card 3. Little Coursework/Interaction strong indicators of diploma mill schemes : Unattainable contact with faculty/staff 3+4=7 Insubstantial student course load 4. Super Accelerated Degrees Diploma mills frequently guarantee: "Instant Degrees" within 30 days of application, regardless of entry status. 5. Pushy Sales Tactics Diploma mills often employ aggressive sales tactics, and advertise through: Pop-Up SPAM SPAM POP-UPS COLD-CALLING Higher education can maximize career potential if you learn at an accredited school! On average, adults with Bachelor's degrees earn 85% more than adults who only earn a high school diploma. 85% Advanced degree holders earn 45% more than Bachelor's degree holders. 45% Visit www.DistanceLearning.com to find the right accredited university to meet your scholastic needs! sources: http://www2.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/resources.html http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0206-diploma-mills http://www.chea.org/degreemills/default.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploma_mill http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/us/congress-taking-aim-at-diploma-mills-497097/ http://www.geteducated.com/diploma-mills-police/life-experience-college-degree/290-online-college-diploma-mill-cases http://onlineuniversitydata.com/2010/a-brief-history-of-the-diploma-mill-scam-and-10-tips-for-students-to-avoid-them/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploma_mills_in_the_United_States ---- UCATION

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Disguised as credible institutions that promise minimal work and maximum efficiency, diploma mill schemes are responsible for innumerable, worldwide financial losses. In order to understand the strate...

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