Was looking for free online GED test and ran across “West Coast High School” took the test and Bam I passed and all it costed was $266 for my diploma. That was fast and easy, their web site states they are accredited by: Distance and Online Universities Accreditation Council? Can’t find them anywhere on the web. Are they fake or real? Can I get my money back?
Smoke
This is a SCAM. I’d pay them $500 and when i showed my job that diploma they told me that diploma was NO GOOD. They will not give you your money back.
Hello Smoke, West Coast High Schools lists accreditation by the DOUC. If you check the GetEducated scam list of fake, bogus and suspicious college and education accrediting agencies you’ll see the Distance and Online Universities Accreditation Council (DOUAC) on that list now as this “agency” is not recognized as an accrediting agency by CHEA or the US Dept. of Education. You’ll also see that the same web style template is used by West Coast and the DOUC Likely they are operated by the same entity. I’d avoid enrolling here if you want a high school diploma that will be recognized… Read more »
Hi Smoke, Have you tried checking DOUAC on the CHEA website as both a legal entity or a fake agency? I think you will find that they are not listed as legal. But the first warning bell is that West Coast High School has no physical address nor does DOUAC for that matter. The second is that they are not approved in California (Often considered West Coast!) by BPPE. The third concern is that WCHS contend that they have an International presence but there are no details. Have you tried telephoning WCHS to establish where they are located locally and… Read more »