Excel High School

Every day at the school, we receive calls from students who have been victimized by a fake high school diploma mill.  The sad reality is that there are just as many, or more, fraudulent online high school diploma mills, as there are legitimately accredited online high schools. How can you tell which schools are legitimate and which are fake?

When considering an online high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate or Online GED, it is always a good idea to first check with the Better Business Bureau.  We have identified that the fake schools usually have an alert and an “F” rating with the BBB. Many of these fake online high schools operate overseas in Pakistan. Getting a high school diploma or GED online from a fake online high school, will not help you get into college or help you with employment. This could also cause you future problems with obtaining financial aid in college. This is usually very embarrassing for the student.

Legitimate online highs schools will be registered with the State Department of Education, as well as hold accreditation that IS recognized by the State and US Department of Education. Excel High School is Regionally, Nationally and internationally accredited by AdvancED and the North Central Association. The North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.

Excel High School’s accreditation through AdvancED is accepted by all 50-States Departments of Education, and is also listed by the US Department of Education as recognized as accepted for Federal Jobs and Federal Financial Aid.

To learn more about accreditation, click here.  Why do fake online high schools exist and why are they allowed to operate? Most of the fake online high schools operate overseas and outside of the scope of American Justice. Students are then duped into believing that the fake online high schools are legitimate; only to later realize they have been scammed.  Excel High School will be happy to educate you concerning online high school diploma or Online GED and equivalency options.  Just give us a call and we will be happy to explain options and help you make the best choice for online high school and Online GED options.

Another way to determine whether your online high school diploma or online GED is legitimate is to call your local community college, and ask if the online high school will be accepted for admission into the college.  Excel High School is Regionally accredited and ALL State Universities are also Regionally accredited.

Excel High School has had over 10,000 students graduate and get into college.

A question we regularly get asked is: “will my college or university accept my online high school diploma from Excel High School”? The answer is, YES! Excel High School is Regionally accredited by AdvancED and the North Central Association. AdvancED is the parent organization for The North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) are accreditation. These agencies are recognized by all 50-states departments of education and the US Department of Education. This means that credentials issued by regionally accredited high schools, are widely accepted by colleges and universities in the US and Internationally.

Students should be advised that sometimes a high school diploma alone is not enough to get into a university. Some universities require a certain GPA of 3.0 or higher, 2-years of foreign language, advanced math credits, reference letters, etc. If you meet all of the universities other requirements,  a diploma from Excel High School will get you into the college or university of your choice. If you are planning on attending a career college, community college trade or technical college, then you should absolutely have no trouble getting into college and getting financial aid through FAFSA; with your high school diploma from Excel High School.

If you are a high school senior or adult student at Excel High School with college plans, please contact our counseling services department at (952) 465-3700 so we can help you plan for college. We are here to support you.

Have you considered going back to college, but found it to be challenging without a high school diploma or GED? Don’t fret. Many adults are in the same boat. In order to get into college and to secure financial aid, you will need either a State issued GED, a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalency Certificate. You will also need to be sure that your GED or Online High School Equivalency Certificate comes from a reputable high school. One sure sign of a reputable high school is the quality of their accreditation. Regional accreditation, States’ accreditation or DETC accreditation are what your school must have in order to ensure that you will be able to get accepted into college.

Regional accreditation is typically revered as the preferred accreditation by colleges for acceptance. When considering an online GED program, ask the high school if their accreditation is recognized by the State or US Department of Education. If the school responds “yes”, then you should ask the name of the accrediting agency; and check with them directly to confirm. When a high school is Regionally accredited, you can also be assured that you will be able to attend any community college. At the University level, entrance requirements can vary and include: specific GPA, SAT or ACT scores, foreign language, math, science and admissions testing.

Excel High School has professional counselors on staff; and we are well prepared to help you select a college that matches both your career and educational goals. Our purpose is to help students complete a high school program and successfully enter a post-secondary environment. We believe that our regionally accredited high school programs are the best option for students seeking a high school diploma, equivalency certificate or GED program.

What is a high school equivalency certificate? A High School Equivalency Certificate or GED are designed for adults that have not finished high school, but need a credential to enroll into college or get a new job.  The High School Equivalency certificate or likewise, GED certificate, measure core competencies in the areas of: English, reading/writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and require the completion of a writing project. Once students complete the online exams with a passing score, they are issued a high school graduation equivalency certificate. Excel High School offers open enrollment for our online high school diploma programs, so students can start at any time. Getting a GED or high school equivalency certificate online is a great option for busy working adults to complete what they once fished. Our Online High School Equivalency program and Online GED prep can be completed in just 2-6 weeks; but students have a year to complete.

There has never been a better time to earn your regionally accredited high school diploma or GED online. Maybe you have thought getting a GED Online is impossible, but the reality is that Excel High School offers flexible and affordable online high school and high school equivalency/GED online prep courses. Students can earn their accredited high school diploma or Online GED in their spare time. Our online high school programs are available anytime 24×7, so what are you waiting for? Take the next step and make that high school diploma or GED a reality for you.