ACLAS: Is this even legal?

[johnc.newton]

My email has been reported by some individuals in the group, which led to Google temporarily suspending my account. I'm currently in the process of appealing to regain access. It’s frustrating to deal with such behavior; it seems some people find satisfaction in attacking others when they have nothing better to do.

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I'm currently a student at ACLAS, and I would like to address some misconceptions about the institution.

1. ACLAS is entirely online, with no physical campus. It has two official addresses: one for legal registration and another for office use. ACLAS operates primarily as a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality and equal educational opportunities to everyone worldwide. They offer flexible payment plans, allowing students to apply for admission with a payment of just over $2 and pay the rest before graduation.
   
2. ACLAS does not accept local residents from Georgia due to the need for GNPEC approval and accreditation to enroll Georgia residents. I inquired with an admissions advisor about this requirement, and they explained that acquiring GNPEC accreditation entails significant costs and necessitates having a physical campus, complete with facilities like classrooms and libraries. These expenses would ultimately be passed on to students, burdening them with higher tuition fees.
   
3. Regarding accreditation, organizations like IEE and qualificationcheck.com provide degree and transcript verification. If you're striving for academic achievement, ACLAS may not be the best choice, as it caters to working professionals seeking knowledge and skill enhancement through entirely online courses. Each exam must be passed to apply for transcripts and electronic diplomas. They also offer personalized support, such as drafting recommendation letters and recommending job opportunities in the U.S. Regardless of the time or day, I consistently receive prompt replies to my inquiries, and my mentors actively guide me with my papers. The comprehensive services provided far exceed the total tuition of $89.
   

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It's important not to draw comparisons between ACLAS and prestigious institutions like Harvard or Stanford. The total cost at ACLAS is incredibly low at just $89, which is a stark contrast to the hundreds of thousands of dollars required for tuition at top-tier schools. One cannot expect the same level of international recognition and prestige from a program that is so affordable. It's unrealistic to expect premium quality at budget prices.
If ACLAS doesn't fit your aspirations, that's perfectly fine—it’s not suitable for everyone. However, I urge those who aren’t involved with ACLAS not to disparage our school. There are many other options available that might be more aligned with your academic goals. For individuals like me—working professionals with limited financial resources—ACLAS is an excellent fit.
Thank you for understanding my perspective. If you have further questions or would like to discuss this topic, feel free to reach out to me at newtonjohnc.newton@student.cgcc.edu.
Sincerely,
Newton John[/size]

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I'm currently a student at ACLAS, and I would like to address some misconceptions about the institution.

ACLAS is entirely online, with no physical campus. It has two official addresses: one for legal registration and another for office use. ACLAS operates primarily as a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality and equal educational opportunities to everyone worldwide. They offer flexible payment plans, allowing students to apply for admission with a payment of just over $2 and pay the rest before graduation.
ACLAS does not accept local residents from Georgia due to the need for GNPEC approval and accreditation to enroll Georgia residents. I inquired with an admissions advisor about this requirement, and they explained that acquiring GNPEC accreditation entails significant costs and necessitates having a physical campus, complete with facilities like classrooms and libraries. These expenses would ultimately be passed on to students, burdening them with higher tuition fees.
Regarding accreditation, organizations like IEE and qualificationcheck.com provide degree and transcript verification. If you're striving for academic achievement, ACLAS may not be the best choice, as it caters to working professionals seeking knowledge and skill enhancement through entirely online courses. Each exam must be passed to apply for transcripts and electronic diplomas. They also offer personalized support, such as drafting recommendation letters and recommending job opportunities in the U.S. Regardless of the time or day, I consistently receive prompt replies to my inquiries, and my mentors actively guide me with my papers. The comprehensive services provided far exceed the total tuition of $89.
It's important not to draw comparisons between ACLAS and prestigious institutions like Harvard or Stanford. The total cost at ACLAS is incredibly low at just $89, which is a stark contrast to the hundreds of thousands of dollars required for tuition at top-tier schools. One cannot expect the same level of international recognition and prestige from a program that is so affordable. It's unrealistic to expect premium quality at budget prices.

If ACLAS doesn't fit your aspirations, that's perfectly fine—it’s not suitable for everyone. However, I urge those who aren’t involved with ACLAS not to disparage our school. There are many other options available that might be more aligned with your academic goals. For individuals like me—working professionals with limited financial resources—ACLAS is an excellent fit.

Thank you for understanding my perspective. If you have further questions or would like to discuss this topic, feel free to reach out to me at newtonjohnc.newton@student.cgcc.edu.

Sincerely,
Newton John

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It's quite amusing to see folks who aren't even enrolled at ACLAS trying to play detective, thinking they've figured everything out! Just because you browsed the website doesn’t make you the next Sherlock Holmes. Are you trying to impress us with your sleuthing skills, or just bored out of your mind?

Here's a reality check: ACLAS isn't for everyone, and that’s perfectly okay! Maybe instead of launching into wild conclusions, consider that this school might not align with your needs or goals. The world is full of options, and that diversity is what makes education interesting!

So, let’s save the detective work for the professionals and keep our judgments informed and fair. After all, we’re all just trying to find the right fit for our journey!

[Hotdogman1]

The provided student email (student.cgcc.edu) goes to a cc in Oregon, Columbia Gorge Community College.

It also looks like the email format is incorrect:
"first initial, last name, last four digits of their student id, @student.cgcc.us (john.smith@student.cgcc.edu)" (https://www.cgcc.edu/ferpa)

Sincerely,
Holmes Sherlock
ACLAS PHD in Professional Detective
(123) 123-123 (My phone number only has 9 digits but it's not because it's fake, it's because you're making wild conclusions.)

[inor]

The provided student email (student.cgcc.edu) goes to a cc in Oregon, Columbia Gorge Community College.

It also looks like the email format is incorrect:
"first initial, last name, last four digits of their student id, @student.cgcc.us (john.smith@student.cgcc.edu)" (https://www.cgcc.edu/ferpa)

Sincerely,
Holmes Sherlock
ACLAS PHD in Professional Detective
(123) 123-123 (My phone number only has 9 digits but it's not because it's fake, it's because you're making wild conclusions.)

Perhaps, coincidentally, Newton John C. Newton is also a student at Columbia Gorge Community College 

[artem]

Are there any examples of IEE evaluations?

[Nemfis]

Are there any examples of IEE evaluations?

No examples, but it will be provisional evaluation only (which includes a statement that authenticity of documents should be confirmed by the party receiving your report).

[cacoleman1983]

I thought all foreign credential evaluators in the USA exclude USA schools to be evaluated.

[artem]

Are there any examples of IEE evaluations?

No examples, but it will be provisional evaluation only (which includes a statement that authenticity of documents should be confirmed by the party receiving your report).

It is useless. Don't waste your money!

[Ares]

It's quite amusing to see folks who aren't even enrolled at ACLAS trying to play detective, thinking they've figured everything out! Just because you browsed the website doesn’t make you the next Sherlock Holmes. Are you trying to impress us with your sleuthing skills, or just bored out of your mind?

Here's a reality check: ACLAS isn't for everyone, and that’s perfectly okay! Maybe instead of launching into wild conclusions, consider that this school might not align with your needs or goals. The world is full of options, and that diversity is what makes education interesting!

So, let’s save the detective work for the professionals and keep our judgments informed and fair. After all, we’re all just trying to find the right fit for our journey!

I am a professional, I do this for a living. ACLAS is a scam diploma mill school, which is confirmed by the scammer (johnc.newton) using a fake name and creating another fake account just to defend the diploma mill. Scammers always do this since the visibility of this forum is high in Google search results.

These scammers are so stupid they used the address of apartments affiliated with Clark Atlanta University called "CAU Suites" as their Diploma Mill school then uploaded fake pictures from a different building to Google Maps.

Uploading fake pictures to Google Maps is check mate.

ACLAS can prove who they really are at any time by removing the proxy for their Domain registration but they are never going to do that as it would only expose their scam even more.

Looks like they are still using the fake picture they uploaded to Google Maps on their website https://aclas.college/home/about_us


Hey look that looks just like "A Place for Mom" at Dunwoody Place in Atlanta. ROLFMAO!

Don't worry though I archived their website incase they try to change it.

[cacoleman1983]

The reason why they have a partnership with IEE I believe is because CPD Certification Service in the UK recognizes ACLAS courses.    IEE themselves likely partners with CPD UK.   Therefore,  IEE’s evaluation would include ACLAS and recognize CPD UK with courses recognized as completion of professional training at the least to possible graduate credit recognition at best.  I doubt the ACLAS degree would be recognized as anything but non-accredited.   This will probably be treated like a Spanish Propio degree.  The verification service with Qualification Check of the ACLAS degree may serve as a validated/accredited Masters.

[openair]

I doubt the ACLAS degree would be recognized as anything but non-accredited.   This will probably be treated like a Spanish Propio degree.  The verification service with Qualification Check of the ACLAS degree may serve as a validated/accredited Masters.

No, it won't be treated like a Spanish propio degree, as these are awarded by recognized Spanish universities. The school is not even close to that status. Qualification Check won't validate anything here. That's absurd.