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A College Roommate Story Too Insane To Makeup
My worst roommate (and I've had some bad ones) was on my semester at Tel-Aviv University. It started on the group flight there, with this obnoxious surfer looking guy who was seated next to me (I was on an aisle, he was in the middle). On the ten...
Buying College Textbooks
High school students take having free books for granted. Most incoming college freshmen are in for a big shock when they see the price of their new calculus book. That's what my advice is here for. $150 for one book is a lot to swallow, not to...
Is Affirmative Action In Jeopardy On College Campuses?
Affirmative action and other set-asides for minorities and women have come under increasing fire in recent years. These programs, first started decades ago, were once a given in higher education for everything from admission to financial aid....
The Real Scoop On College Planning
An article of 748 words describing the different savings plans available for children and education. You have probably heard all about the “new” 529 college plans. Well, the plans are not all that new but they have gained a lot of momentum in...
Tips For College Students In Choosing a Major and or Minor!
Freshman in the first year of college in general are not sure of the major they want to pursue. So here are some ideals for choosing your major. Try to pinpoint a major that you would like to pursue in college by the time you are in the ninth...
 
Mail-Order College Degrees. Worth the risk?

I'm sure by now you've seen advertisements all across the net for "fake college degrees," or even "loophopes exploited; get your degree immediately."

Clearly, these companies are all advertising mail-order diplomas. Some are higher quality than others, but it all boils down to the same thing: a means for those who didn't complete school to show an employer or a prospective employer a sheepskin (or should it be a 'snakeskin' in this case?).

Quality varies, from cheaply photocopied rags to extraordinarily well-produced document sets with seals, and in some cases transcripts and even phone numbers for the 'registrar' to verify attendance. Caveat emptor.

If you're inclined to take this route, be certain you're aware of the risks as well as the benefits. the obvious benefit is that you may well gain enhanced prestige, pay, or


Final Count Gives McCain Win In Missouri
Missouri has gone for McCain, ending the state's 50-year string of support for the winning presidential candidate. Sen. John McCain's unofficial margin over President-elect Barack Obama: 3,632 votes.

Scientists Decode The DNA Of A Woolly Mammoth
The woolly mammoth is the first extinct mammal to have its DNA sequence deciphered. Scientists used hair that was found frozen in the Siberian permafrost, some for tens of thousands of years.


promotions by virtue of your newly acquired Bachelor's or Master's degree. On the other hand, the significant risk is that of losing not only your credibility but your job and prized benefits if you're caught. You may well find yourself blacklisted within your industry, if your transgression is severe enough.

We won't discuss the moral implications here. I believe everyone should be accountable to their own conscience in matters like this. Your mom doesn't live with you any more. You might find it worth the risk, in order to move closer to your desired goal or lifestyle - others may well not.

About the Author

Mark Rigney has been an entrepeneur for over two decades. His experience with hiring and with the education system led him to investigate the college diploma industry. Learn more about fake college degrees at http://degree-diploma.com