A cat earns her degree online

Posted by Caitlin on August 19th, 2009

A Georgia cat named Oreo was recently awarded a diploma from Jefferson High School Online. In reality, Oreo's owner, Kelvin Collins, paid the $200 fee and answered the test questions on the cat's behalf. Collins works for the Better Business Bureau and enrolled Oreo at Jefferson High School Online, which is based in the Carribean, in order to expose diploma mills. There are many online institutions that are more than happy to provide meaningless diplomas for a relatively low price. But those diplomas, and most of the time spent earning them, are utterly worthless.

Online education can be a valuable and worthwhile option, but it's important to do your research and select a reputable institution. A degree from a reputable online college or university can help you advance your career, increase your salary or break into a new field. To learn more about some of the top rated online degree programs, take a look at our reviews and comparison chart.

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