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From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.
Eight Signs This High School is Really a Diploma Mill
The bottom line: Earning a degree takes work.
The FTC’s recent settlement with the operators of two online high schools that it charged with deceptively claiming that their schools were accredited and their diplomas would be accepted by employers, colleges and the armed forces focused important attention on diploma mills. Here are eight claims that prospective students should thoroughly check out before putting any money down on what could become a worthless degree.
More of TINA.org’s coverage of diploma mills can be found here.
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