(10-23-2017, 02:10 PM)davewill Wrote: I think it needs to be clearly stated that things don't get much more UNCOOL than this. Any attempt to use such a "degree" is clearly a fraud.

P.S. I also think it would be a good idea to obfuscate that URL in the original post rather than increase that site's search ranking even one iota. I tried to report it to make that suggestion, but it didn't work.

(10-23-2017, 03:17 PM)High_Order1 Wrote: Question:

I went to the site. What is the 'legal loophole' the site repeatedly refers to?

I understand the concept of unaccredited schools, but, is that what they're talking about?

It would be interesting to hear what 'schools' they pull from; I get the feeling they are all outside the US.

(10-23-2017, 04:48 PM)sanantone Wrote: I believe it's illegal in my state to use an unaccredited degree to apply for jobs. I think most states have a requirement that all schools in their state apply for authorization to operate and eventually earn accreditation. Only schools primarily religious in nature are exempted. Also, some states have their own accreditation boards.

Even if HR fails to check, you risk losing your job in a very embarrassing way. Not to mention that these types of stories often make the news when you work for the government, a college, or in a high-profile position at a private company.

(10-24-2017, 01:52 PM)High_Order1 Wrote:

(10-23-2017, 04:48 PM)sanantone Wrote: I believe it's illegal in my state to use an unaccredited degree to apply for jobs. I think most states have a requirement that all schools in their state apply for authorization to operate and eventually earn accreditation. Only schools primarily religious in nature are exempted. Also, some states have their own accreditation boards.

Even if HR fails to check, you risk losing your job in a very embarrassing way. Not to mention that these types of stories often make the news when you work for the government, a college, or in a high-profile position at a private company.

This still doesn't address the question; what is the 'loophole' they are talking about?

I found very little on the net without doing some digging. I'm glad this 'school' is referenced here; maybe others who google to see if this is legit will see that here, where nontraditional paths are discussed in depth, do not feel it's an appropriate path, and good reasons why. I think it also helps the online school community to see that this site is against the 'check-stroking-for-cum-laude' schemes.

So, I say, let it ride, for what little my opinion is worth here.

(10-24-2017, 01:52 PM)High_Order1 Wrote:

(10-23-2017, 04:48 PM)sanantone Wrote: I believe it's illegal in my state to use an unaccredited degree to apply for jobs. I think most states have a requirement that all schools in their state apply for authorization to operate and eventually earn accreditation. Only schools primarily religious in nature are exempted. Also, some states have their own accreditation boards.

Even if HR fails to check, you risk losing your job in a very embarrassing way. Not to mention that these types of stories often make the news when you work for the government, a college, or in a high-profile position at a private company.

This still doesn't address the question; what is the 'loophole' they are talking about?

I found very little on the net without doing some digging. I'm glad this 'school' is referenced here; maybe others who google to see if this is legit will see that here, where nontraditional paths are discussed in depth, do not feel it's an appropriate path, and good reasons why. I think it also helps the online school community to see that this site is against the 'check-stroking-for-cum-laude' schemes.

So, I say, let it ride, for what little my opinion is worth here.

(10-24-2017, 02:49 PM)DavidHume Wrote:

(10-24-2017, 01:52 PM)High_Order1 Wrote:

(10-23-2017, 04:48 PM)sanantone Wrote: I believe it's illegal in my state to use an unaccredited degree to apply for jobs. I think most states have a requirement that all schools in their state apply for authorization to operate and eventually earn accreditation. Only schools primarily religious in nature are exempted. Also, some states have their own accreditation boards.

Even if HR fails to check, you risk losing your job in a very embarrassing way. Not to mention that these types of stories often make the news when you work for the government, a college, or in a high-profile position at a private company.

This still doesn't address the question; what is the 'loophole' they are talking about?

I found very little on the net without doing some digging. I'm glad this 'school' is referenced here; maybe others who google to see if this is legit will see that here, where nontraditional paths are discussed in depth, do not feel it's an appropriate path, and good reasons why. I think it also helps the online school community to see that this site is against the 'check-stroking-for-cum-laude' schemes.

So, I say, let it ride, for what little my opinion is worth here.

The loophole seems to be their use of The Hague Convention Apostille. So essentially the "schools" issuing the degrees are in one of the countries that are party to the treaty.

See part IV of https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/abroad/legal-matters/academic-credentials.html