All the Penn foster students be aware?

Question

I have been reading bad things about penn foster on the web. It is said that the degree programs my not be accredited just felt that you all should know. i found info. on this site http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/328/RipOff0328837.htm

Answer 1

Accreditation is a sticky subject.  Honestly, I could set up a site and say it's accredited by the "Central North American Prairie Distance Education Organization", and while it might fit the "accreditation standards" of either a fictional organization or another site I set up, that doesn't mean that it's regionally accredited.  There are several levels of accreditation; if you're spending money on something simply because it's accredited, go for something that's *regionally* accredited.

However, also be aware that accreditation is not necessary most of the time for high school.  Unless you're up for something like a sports scholarship that requires accreditation, almost any college or university will accept a homeschool transcript that your parents make.  They're looking more at your ACT/SAT scores, extracurriculars, leadership ability, and the rigor of your coursework.

Here's a link to PF's accreditation info, feel free to research it out.  http://pennfoster.com/diploma/certificat...

Answer 2

Thanks for the info............Lady

Answer 3

Hmm, personally, I'd be heaps more concerned about the way PF students are devaluing the Penn Foster brand, name and reputation (and consequently their qualifications) with their public cheating and plagiarising.

As already said: simple accreditation (or not) is not that big a deal out in the real world; there are plenty of other means available, all of which will get you the same result in the end.