I overheard a student say that her Bachelor’s degree is fake but she paid good money for it. In order to get in the program you must have a Bachelor’s Degree and she only has an Associate’s Degree. If it was any other program besides a health program I wouldn’t care.
What would you do?
2007-01-06 05:22:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
IF she doesn't have the degree, it's up to the program to spot the discrepancy. To be honest, I wouldn't be too concerned at this level. If she doesn't have the background, then she probably won't get through the program. You have a tough course load and the assumption is that you mastered the material needed to get you this far. She can't get through the program if she can't do the work. IF she can do the work, then maybe she put her time in, but just never got the paper work. Her money only goes so far and it could run out soon. At the same token, you don't know for sure that she doesn't have a degree. You only heard her say it. what if she was joking?! You don't know for sure. Imagine how foolish you will look if you inform the program only to find out that she is qualified. Maybe she does have a degree, but not the degree that she needed. She may have actually done the work, but not gotten the specific certificate.
There is no way that a student can go from an Associates Degree to Masters degree or PHD, or Dr. without doing the Bachelors work first. If she does, then you did indeed miss part of the story.
2007-01-06 05:30:11 · answer #1 · answered by Neptune 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Correct me if I am wrong, most health care professionals need to pass some type of state exam, correct?? I am not in the medical field so I am making this assumption. When I signed up for the CPA, they looked at every transcript and had tons of controls in place to stop anything like that from happening.
Are there people that slip through the crack, sure there are. But I am sure those aren't the people talking about how they got a fake degree. Accusing / reporting someone has it consequences, you should really consider all your options. Remember you are still in school and that is your best networking tool. Do you want them remember you as the "snitch"? In a perfect world you would be applauded for reporting someone like that, but lets face it the real world can be a b#$%^.
I would just let it go. It’s not worth your time. And as for you being liable to anyone for not telling, please don't believe that. It's late and I read though some of the answers quickly, some of them mentioned fraud. TRUST ME, this isn't fraud. Fraud is something very difficult to prove in this case. I'm not a lawyer, however I do know one of the underlying facts needed to proven in a fraud case is the defendant (you) were acting in a sinister manner.
2007-01-09 18:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by Pete 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are just a fellow student, it is not your responsibility to report this and,since you would be going on hearsay rather than concrete evidence like seeing her transcripts, it would be inappropriate for you to do so. (And this is hearsay if you just overheard this student talking as she may have thought, mistakenly, that she was making a big joke.)
If her degree is fake, she will be found out either through not being able to handle the course work or when she completes her present course work and tries to obtain a license for whatever medical speciality you are studying. States are very strict when checking transcripts for those applying for licensure in a medically related field. They require that they be from an accredited college, that they be mailed from that college, and that they bear the embossed college seal. Any degree for which she "paid good money" but did not take courses will be from an unaccredited "college" and not worth the paper it is written on.
Licensing boards will not just accept the transcript from the university she is presently attending but will require transcripts for previous colleges attended as well as high school!
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2007-01-06 05:32:32 · answer #3 · answered by Serendipity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would anonymously inform "The Program" that someone has a fake degree (don't be specific -- make them search for the hole in their process that allowed an unqualified candidate enter the program). The real question is how can any legitimate program admit someone with a fake degree? Is it really that easy to fake?
2007-01-06 05:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by CPAKeith 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That actually kind of scares me. Someone needs to know, I mean if you think about it you and all the other people in that program earned your Bachelor's degrees so why not her as well (especially when it is so essential in this field)
2007-01-06 05:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by chelleighlee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm, this question sounds a bit like you're a s*** disturber. isn't it up to the program to verify the credentials of each applicant? isn't it up to the program's director of admissions to screen each applicant and verify degrees and references?
when i went for my master's degree several years ago i had to provide certified transcripts from the college i received my bachelor's degree from. certified means that the transcripts were embossed with the college's seal and at no time did i have any access to the transcripts at all. i requested the transcripts and paid the money--the transcripts were mailed directly to the school i was applying to.
it just seems a little far fetched to me that the admissions people of the program you're in can't spot a fake degree. if they can't---i would wonder how wise it is for YOU to stay in the program.
it all sounds a little fishy to me. are you a troublemaker?
2007-01-06 05:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
that girl should have paid good money for a good education instead of a fake degree yes speak up cause there are a lot of people including yourself who worked hard it does not matter what program a cheater is a cheater ! good luck
2007-01-06 05:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by stefania_n2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OH you tell!! How hard have you worked to get into this program? Im guessing very hard, she didnt even do half of the work you did, she doesnt deserve to be there. Besides it is in the health feild!! What if something bad happens to a patient because of her inexperience and lack of knowledge?? Wouldnt you feel slightly guilty.... i know i would.
2016-05-22 23:15:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would. Don't be an accomplice to fraud.
Whoever else sees this, didn't a lady who bought a Yale degree get convicted for fraud a few years ago?
2007-01-06 05:26:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mind your own business. Too many people these days are listening in on others conversations and not worrying enough about their own life.
2007-01-06 05:25:45 · answer #10 · answered by Joker 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋