Hello all, I am doctoral student at The Ohio State University currently completing dissertation research on non-accredited colleges and universities (also known as diploma or degree mills) and I am recruiting adults who have obtained a degree from a non-accredited college or university and would be willing to participate in a 60-90 minute interview via Zoom or telephone to talk about their experiences. I am interested in talking to both individuals who intentionally sought out a degree from a non-accredited institution, or individuals who were unaware that their college was non-accredited at the time of earning a degree.
 
Your participation will help increase knowledge on these institutions, why adults might seek credentials from non-traditional colleges, and higher education more broadly. Please note that all interview data will be anonymized to protect the privacy and anonymity of participants. 

If you are interested in participating in this study, you can follow this link to complete a short Google Form, or email me at mitchell.1857@osu.edu. Thanks! 

Link to Google Form Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQ...sp=sf_link

Here's the thread from the sister board, it really peaked my interests, similar to another member, I believe this is going to be another "online degree partnership between provider and university" where you're paying for outsourced teaching yet get the same diploma as regular students: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...-usd.63016

The Doctor of Business Administration program is offered in a fully online format by Walsh College in collaboration with Great Lakes Executive Learning. The program provides students with a transformative journey into intelligent systems and data-driven decision-making. By blending rigorous academic teachings with real-world applications, the program equips graduates with the ability to understand AIML and navigate its practical complexities in the business world.

https://www.mygreatlearning.com/dba-aiml-online
https://www.mygreatlearning.com/brochure...iml-online

I found that OTHM offers Level 7 diploma in Data Science. The price is $1200. Pretty affordable.

https://www.lsib.co.uk/course-details.as...rd=Diploma

https://othm.org.uk/qualification/othm-l...ta-science

                 

JAbsolute complete overkill. 
249 credit transfer to UMPI.

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Looks like I need General Education:
GEC-GLO 5A - 3.0 Credirs Required

Choices:

ANT 100
Introduction to Anthropology
3.00
Fall & Spring
 
ANT 110
World Religions
3.00
Fall & Spring
 
DEI 101
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
3.00
Fall & Spring
 
GEO 100
World Geography
3.00
Fall, Spring, Summer
 
GEO 101
Human Geography
3.00
Fall, Spring, Summer
 
SOC 100
Introduction to Sociology
3.00
 
 
SWK 105
Multiculturalism Diverse Inclu
3.00
Fall & Spring
 
WAB 110
Wabanaki Worldviews
3.00
Spring, Even Years
 
WST 101
Intro to Women's Studies
3.00
Fall & Spring

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Looks like I need one more in the Major (300 Level).

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Towards the minor I need:

BUS 141 Intro Project Management/MS Projects

And pick 3 of these:
 BUS 200
BUS 244
BUS 245
BUS 345

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As far as secondary minors, I’m going to ask for project management and business administration.

As well as doing the 3-4 classes that will transfer to the MAOL.

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Any insight?

Hello everyone,

I am new in this forum so don't know exactly how everything works here but hope you can help me with my degree!
I studied in bachelor level, 4 semesters electronics engineering in a public university in Kosovo, Europe and then paused for a very long time, 4 years exactly. I have 120 ECTS credits in this field. I am interested in somehow finishing a bachelor degree online. It doesn't have to be exactly electronics engineering, it can be a similar field in engineering or computer science! 
I really need a bachelor degree for work so hope I am here in the right place and you have some good advice what can I do.
Thank you!

Post #1: Introduction to My Study Journey

Hello everyone,

As I embark on my journey with the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, I'm excited to share my experiences, insights, and the overall progression through this program. The diploma will serve as a ladder towards an MBA top-up program in the future.

This thread will serve as a living document where I'll update each phase of my studies, from the initial enrollment to the final assessments.

• Course Structure: I'll detail how the courses are structured and the ease of navigating through the program’s platform.
  
• Tuition Fees and Payment Options: Insights into the cost-effectiveness of the program and potential financial advice for prospective students.
  
• Material Quality: Evaluation of the learning materials provided during the course, including textbooks, online resources, and additional reading materials.
  
• Workload: Discussion on the actual time commitment needed to succeed, balancing studies with personal and professional life.
  
• Personal Progress and Challenges: Regular updates on my progress, including challenges faced and how I overcome them.
  

"Hopefully, I Don’t Get Canceled for This"

I saw a video talking about this subject. 

Do you guys consider it unethical to misrepresent on your resume that all your certs are current when some have expired?

Apart from some exceptions, such as DOD jobs or high-value certifications such as CCIE or CISSP, should you keep renewing certificates and paying extra money for the renewal?

Next Frontier for College Sports: Cornhole Scholarships

https://www.wsj.com/sports/cornhole-college-scholarships-winthrop-ef04b928

How to Get Into an Ivy League School

This is part 2 of a complete guide disclosing the secrets of how people get into Ivy League schools, including an in-depth 20,000-word article by experts.

This post contains some of my own conclusions based on my research and some notes from the PrepScholar article.

Whether or not you get into an Ivy League school will always be somewhat subjective, so there is no 100% foolproof formula for doing so.

So if all you want to do is get a job, get paid, clock in, and clock out, then this guide isn't for you.

Is it Luck?

Some think that getting into an Ivy League school is a numbers game.

For example, the current odds of getting into Harvard are close to 5%, so your odds would be 1 in 20.

However, this doesn't explain why some students manage to get accepted into every school they applied to, including Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford.

Are they the luckiest students in the world? Or do they know how to game the system?

Some Disclaimers

1. Going to an Ivy League school, such as Harvard, doesn't mean you will be instantly rich and life will be easy. The average Harvard graduate makes around $88,000.

2. For most careers, attending Ivy League schools won't add extra value. If you plan to become a lawyer, you have top bragging rights if you graduate from Yale or Harvard. For the rich and famous, the Ivy League is sort of like an exclusive golfing club.

So even if you don't want to attend an Ivy League school, learning some of the tricks on how to have a strong college application can help you get into other schools.

For Starters

Let's start with the obvious things you need to do to get accepted into an Ivy League school:

- Near-perfect GPA (3.9+ unweighted)
- AP exams scoring 4 or 5 on each exam
- 98th percentile score on the SAT (1520+)
- 99th percentile score on the ACT (34+)

It helps if you attend a school that has some grade inflation so that you can spend less time on basic courses and more time focusing on AP courses and SAT & ACT exams. A good public school is fine, as it is sometimes better to be a big fish in a little pond than a small fish in a big pond.

Keep in mind you don't have to be perfect. If you are super strong in math and science, then it's okay to be weaker in English, and vice versa.

Now the Secret

The secret to getting into an Ivy League school is to prove to the school that you will accomplish things that will change the world.

How do you do that?

Well, you need to have a track record that shows you are doing things now that prove you have an effect on the world.

Now this is hard to do, even for an adult with a successful career, let alone a 17-year-old teenager. This is why it's often a "privilege" to have parents that can support kids through this journey using their expertise.

Some examples to show schools that you are world-class:

- You are a state or national debate champion (pre-law)
- You started a successful business (Business major)
- You created GPL software that has 1 million downloads (CS major)
- You write blog posts for major news companies (English Major)
- Participate in nationwide research competitions (Science Major)
- You have 100,000+ social media followers (various majors)

Forget about volunteering, athletics, or playing an instrument. These things are a waste of time in terms of helping you get into a top school.

Here is a nearly 20,000-word article that explains all this in depth:

How to Get Into Harvard and the Ivy League, by a Harvard Alum
https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-get-...rvard-alum

Here's two quick 1 minute (roughly) videos I created with just one sentence typed into InVideo AI.  I downloaded them and placed it into my Google Drive, it'll show up very similar to a YouTube video, I've set it to 480p so the size is smaller.  The AI has this voice from a middle/senior aged man, sounds British/American mix...

Language Learning AI https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ucqu2iz...sp=sharing
Unmasking Aliases AI https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VIH9nfq...sp=sharing