10-17-2010, 10:06 AM
blu2blu Wrote:It sounds like someone picked a generic latin word off of a chart in an attempt to sound legit. Like they said "Everything in latin sounds grand and awe inspiring. Do you still have that latin dictionary?"
The college is located in Albany, NY, the state capital.
"Excelsior" is the state motto. Excelsior College is well known and respected in NYS. The previous name "Regents" gave the impression this private college was part of the SUNY system and therefore it was changed.
Some may indeed feel that Thomas Edison sounds more "legit". That may be the reason why a degree mill, Thomas A Edison College selected the name. This scam managed to fool a great number of people who confused it with Thomas Edison State College.
Perhaps the advantage of having a less popular name is being less of a target for scammers.
Regardless of name popularity, students should proud to have earned a degree from any of the big three.
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