Anonymous
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Midwest Adult Academy/High School scammed me out of $150

I was interested in obtaining a High School Diploma so I seeked assistance from Midwest Adult Academy. I took the required exam and scored high on it and recieved a High School Diploma as promised.I was told by the administration assistant that the Diploma was recognized by several Colleges including M.A.T.C.

I attempted to get into M.A.T.C as well as several other Universities using that so called diploma and was denied.When I spoke with Midwest Adult Academy reguarding a refund or explanation I was denied that also. So,to anyone wishing to obtain a High School Diploma PLEASE LOOK ELSEWHERE.

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Valerie C Qjf

Yes it was the same thing for me too but however do you know how I can get in contact with them to get a copy of the diploma that they did give me

Guest

Is n.a.l.b. recognize or just registered?

Board of Education says recognized is more acceptable.

I heard they have classrooms now,and they don't do correspondence anymore. Anyone know is that true?

Guest
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Check the Illinois Community College Board to see if they're in their list of funded Adult Education/Literacy Programs. Then check the ISBE, lists of Private programs a N.A.L.B, websites states.

I'm not sure, but; those are the resources available fit you to verify their Educational credential.

I have worked in College Admissions for years. The one thing I hated is when people got scammed trying to improve their lives the right way...Education.

Guest

I hate my GED class at knnedy king. They bout to be fightin in this @#$%^&*(

I need NALB High school address and number. They trippin in this #$%^&.

Guest

Hey i'm attending NALB High School right now. that GED class at Kennedy King was crazy!

I ain't got time for that nonsense. i will be done before Thanksgiving! got to pat my *** self on the back.

call my guy Mr. Ellis 773-982-**** Ps tell him kay k sent you

Guest
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Do they only teach in class rooms only. I heard they switched for correspondence to class rooms. Is that true and do they do on-site testing?

Guest
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I'm considering going to NaLB and want to be sure I can get into college with it, so how did things work out for you

Guest

Tanya Mims, I Graduated June 17, 2017 from No Adults Left Behind High School and moving on with my life. Midwest scamed me and I'm pissed.

Mr.

Ellis gave me a discount when I enrolled because I was a victim of they scam. Call him at 773-982-****.

Guest
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How long did it take to get it?

Valerie C Qjf
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Can I have his number

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Ziyanna Dvu
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Midwest high school is a scam

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i went in for the exam passed and got my diploma i paid 150 i tried to go to truman college in chicago and got denied how can i get my money back ? i would very much like to attend college the right way i cant believe how they can scam someone who only wants to better their lives i have two kids (boys) and i will never let them down please someone help me with this i would love to go back to college as soon as possible i paid 150 told me i can go anywhere because its credited and it wasnt
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Guest

LOOK UP APOSTLE IVY ON FACEBOOK BE PREACHING AND HE A PASTOR HE SHOULD GO TO JAIL AND GOT PROGRAM FOR PASTORS TO GET ASSOCIATE, MASTER DEGREE I BELIEVE HE OWN FACEBOOK BLACK MAN WITH CURLY HAIR BROWN SKIN BIG LIPS BETWEEN AGE 39 TO 53 MAYBE

Guest

I didnt know that my diploma i got from them was non credit. I want my damn money back.

Have anybody got in contact with them. Please if so send me info to reginaknox1@***.com

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Anonymous
map-marker Tucker, Georgia

Midwest Adult Academy - Diploma Review from Tucker, Georgia

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Im trying to locate midwest academy to get a copy of my diploma
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Guest

I'm trying to get a copy of my document that I payed for, I'am having a very hard time. I'm looking for a new job and I can't get or started looking for a job without it, it is not right that a company can just take your money and run and their is no one to help when you need them. I feel that if I worked very hard to get the money to pay for the document I should be able to receive a copy of it.

Guest
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Did anyone get in contact with them

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Anonymous
map-marker Elgin, Illinois

Other Product Review

I also got the same response paid 150 and went to western college and got denied
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Anonymous
map-marker Justice, Illinois

Midwest Adult Academy - Phony Diplomas Review

The same thing happened to me..I paid $90 they say it was a discount I passed and Dec.7 I got my diploma I was so happy until I tried to use it to go to cosmetology school and they said it was not real
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Guest

in 2007 in little Rock Arkansas ......my husband paid 150.00 test ..went cosmetology school. got in 2008 / strayet University got in .

Took a break and tried to get back in 2010 and was told the school was nevet accredited. It ok Got me ...

.lies people will do and a pastor at that! ***

Anonymous
map-marker Lakemont, Georgia

Review about Positive Experience

I spent 150.00 on my test and after recieving that diploma I was able to attend john A. Logan college where I received my Associates in social science true story
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Anonymous

Midwest Adult Academy - Diploma Copy Review

I needd a copy of my diploma. And transcript contact info is 708- 825- ****
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Anonymous
map-marker Cicero, Illinois

Wow what a scam!

Really pissed how this place gassed everyone up and down right took money, I cant even explain the hole i'm in because of Midwest. I though everything was good when I received my Diploma until months after I want to further my education and get into so college programs or apprenticeships, I find out every place I went they don't accept it, not only that I try and get my *** transcripts after I paid ($20)+ for them and guess what they said!? "sorry they are not ready at this time" Then they even told me "They were mailed" this went on for months to the point were I just said forget it!. I was pissed, so I call back a year later and the phone number don't work! are you kidding me!? So after doing research I realized i got scammed $170 and I'm in *** I struggling to get out. It amazes me that these people aren't be hide bars for taking money from people who really need it. Also What I found out is that this *** place had various Names such as "kilgore HS 22 W. Washington" "Jefferson high school" and of course Midwest HS. And found out that these *** people scamming took money to build a NEW BAPTIST CHURCH wow I am lost for words.
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HE ON FACEBOOK PASTOR OR APOSTLE IVY PROCESSED CURLY HAIR, BROWN SKIN ABOUT 40 TO 50 YEARS OLD EVERYBODY SHOULD FILE LAWSUITE AGAINST PREACHING THE WORD OF GOD SAD

Anonymous
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Midwest Adult Academy - Review in Education category from Chicago, Illinois

Midwest got me too!!!! In 2009
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THE OWNER 1ST NAME APOSTLE OR PASTOR IVY BROWN SKIN PROSSESSED CURLY HAIR PREACHING THE WORD OF GOD ON FACE BOOK HE HAVE HURT ALOT OF PEOPLE MESSED UP THEIR LIVES EVEN MORE THIS IS SUCH AN EMBARRASEMENT CANT EVEN TELL THE MAN I LOVE AFRAID IMIGHT LOOSE HIM HELP ME LORD ORDER MY STEPS

Anonymous
map-marker San Francisco, California

Diploma Review

I'm still try to get a copy of my diploma to get in school but kinda upset to know that I will have to go back and get my high school diploma over again! If anyone finds them please let me know.
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Anonymous
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Midwest Adult Academy - Review in Education category from Chicago, Illinois

It's not a complaint but I received my"Diploma" from "Midwest Academy" back in April 2007. I never tried to further my education afterwards but I was just getting ready to go back to school until I read this article about Midwest Adult Academy. Now I'm confused on what I need to do. I wasted money that I didn't have, on something I don't have or I do have it but it's not good for anything.
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THE OWNER OF THAT SCHOOL IS A FREAKN PASTOR OR APOSTLE IVY ON FACEBOOK BLK MALE ABOUT 40TO 53 PROCESSED CURLY HAIR PREACHING THE WORD OF GOD HE HAS HURT ALOT OF PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES PEOPLE CANT GET JOBS WHILE HE STUDY MAKING UP MORE BOGUS SCHOOLS OTHER PASTORS GETTING BACHLORS OR MASTERS HE IS HORRIBLE

Anonymous
map-marker Evergreen Park, Illinois

Midwest aint ***

Omg im so happy i have faith on my side!! cuz Im 27 and was lookin high and low ta get a high school diploma so i heard about midwest high school diploma program and jumped head first and come to find out i cant pursue *** but being a cracked out *** with that damn diploma!!!i cant get into any colleges not even community colleges Iwas pissed to find out they took my $150 and changed thier name after giving me this ol *** as diploma but when i talked to my brothers girlfriend and she tld me about Liberty High School and its strictly for ADULTS!!!! AND TNHEY ARE STATE BOARD APROVED AND FULLY ACCREDITED!!!!!I have the greatest advisor not only did i get a real diploma with her help but she also helped me with child care and job rediness trainin So blessed that Angel tolkd me About Mrs.Marks if you need a diploma call mrs. marks 177*-455-**** i bet u wont b disapointed and stil b able to attend any college of your choice lyk i did lyk seriously ppl f*(k midwest!!!
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Anonymous
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

I couldn't get into program

Back in 2007 I was trying to further my education through everest college. I had everything in place to start classes, then I was told they couldn't accept my diploma. That it isn't accreditable. Now i'm out of $150. I end up paying $100 for the test, then turned around paid another $50 for an another one. i felt cheated hard, because all I was tryna do is get a better job and do more. Til this day I still trying to get it together. Maybe if I had my money back I can put it towards a real education program.
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Guest

You not the only one that have been taken for a ride i was too from Milwaukee this so sad that this happened too good people

Guest

THE OWNER OF MIDWEST SCHOOL THEY MADE HIM CLOSE IT DOWN THEN HE GO OPEN UP ANOTHER BOGUS SCHOOL'S KELLOG, OTHER PASTORS GETTING THEIR BACHLORS, MASTERS HE SHOULD BE A TOTAL SHAME ON FACEBOOK 1ST NAME IVY APOSTLE OR PASTOR

Guest

You should check out Liberty High School. Ask for my advisor Ms. Wise.

Tell her Allen told you. She is nice and pretty. I am enrolled at HWC

now and it was worth it after I was cheated out of my money and could

not find Midwest to get my transcripts. My brother is working on his

diploma right now. :( :(

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Serenity Mif

Midwest New Location

There are so many people who have wondered, what happened to Midwest Adult Academy? One, They changed their name to Kilgore.

Two, they did the same scam and changed their name again to Jefferson High School. They are located on 79th and Bishop. There is no need to say what happened to me. I share the same story with many fellow Midwest "graduates".

Let me say one thing that makes me stand out from the rest, I had to pay for a legit school. Taking shortcuts really came back to *** me in the *** There is no way to fool an educated person with a fake diploma so I did what I had to do and got a real one and let me tell you, it wasn't cheap. One thing I can say I am worth my own investment. No matter what the cost I got it done and now I'm trying to educate you all by telling you don't be cheap with yourself and make it happen.

Education cannot be taken away from you once you obtain it.

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HEY EVRYONE DO NOT GO THROUGH THE PROGRAM. MIDWEST/KILGORE/JEFFERSON IS FAKE. I JUST LOST OUT ON A GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY THAT I KNOW I HAD IN MY HAND BECAUSE I JUST FOUND OUT AFTER 3 YRS LATER WITH A 3YR OLD THAT IT WAS FAKE AND THAT I WASTED MY TIME AND GOT SCAMMED OUT OF 150$.;(

Miklo Kzc
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Hey I got mine from them in 2011 finally got into a great job here in town. Now the job is calling me because they can't find my transcripts.

I been digging to see if anyone knows and thing. I see now it was all just a scam.

So as of today I just lost two jobs. The one I quit to go to the new one that I might not get.

Guest

I was scammed also. I spoke with Ms. Wise at Liberty High School. I was about to lose my job and she was able to speak with my boss and

let them know that I was enrolled and would be finished in three months. My down payment was $ 150.00 to get started and we worked with

the monthly payment that i could afford. I finished the program and still working. I am about to enroll in city college at Harold Washington college. I promise to have her at my graduation and she

showed me how to do financial aid. So don't give up.

Guest

Do you know the number to Jefferson hs?

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I don't know the number to that high school but I'm pretty sure they have a website with contact info. I really didn't want to be bothered by nonsense anymore.

Hopefully this was helpful. Good Luck

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ebony j Jnw
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Midwest Adult Academy

Midwest Adult Academy scammed me out of 150$, also they told me that they were accredited bey the board of education they even wrote me a latter to give to the collage that I was trying to get in saying they were accredited. the women I spoke to she say she's over the program told me that I could get in any collage with this diploma but I found otherwise, so just the other day I stop by there office and there gone so now what do I do with this fake HS diploma this would be the second time someone scammed me out of money what is the world coming to. and as I read other post I see someone is responding back to the complaints as we are in the wrong but I think that's someone in Midwest adult academy doing that what a shamming.
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Seriously, instead of people trying to be cheap with themselves and pay $150 for a diploma, they should invest more for a real school. What real school charges $150 for a high school diploma for adults?????

Not the real ones, sorry to disappoint. People stop being cheap and cutting corners that has got you no where in life and people still continue to eff themselves by doing so. Haven't you learned your lesson??? I messed up one time and thats all it took for me to be and stay legit.

EDUCATION is NOT FREE you have to work hard and do everything by the book.

Next time you try and get a high school diploma check if they are accredited by the STATE BOARD OF ED, it's that simple. Just saying.

Guest

HEY GUYS IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A UNIVERSITY THAT ACCEPTS MIDWEST HIGH SCHOOL....CHECK OUT EAST-WEST UNIVERSITY!!! I HAD NO PROBLEMS GETTING IN AND THEY ARE A 4 YEAR ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY THAT HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST TO ACCEPT STUDENTS!!!

MICHAEL IN ADMISSIONS DID ME RIGHT AND TOOK CARE OF ME...CHECK IT OUT!!

---DON'T GO TO EVEREST, WESTWOOD OR DEVRY!!!

Guest

Midwest scamedd me of $150 and I'm so f!@#$%^ MAD!!!!!!!I heard about this Liberty High School on halsded st and this lady Tina calmed me down. She proved it was a real diploma showed me it in writing even before i enrolled.

It's the real deal, think im b s ing call her 773-455-**** tell her Big Boy Boyce sent you. Keeping it real in the hood!!!!!!!!

Guest
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Did you graduate from liberty high school because I payed them 150 and have not received my other books yet I hope this school not a scam

Guest

I got a real state board approved high school diploma from liberty high school. 888-363-**** www.libertyhighschool.us

dont be fooled again, check them out. I did.

Guest

THEY DID ME THE SAME WAY SMDH... :sigh

Guest

In 2008 I was also scammed out of 175 and I cant get into any college rightnow. So I decided to get back in school n try it again.

Thats alot of money for someone to get over on any person. I kno they scammed lots of people because I was one of lots that had this problem

Guest

there is nothing nice to say at all!!!! that was my kids money yall becareful out there!!

Guest

i hate so much people who lying...Midwest Adult Academy scammed me out of $150..the address is 500 W silver spring Dr-ste 200 Milwaukee,WI 53217 the number is 414-847-****..when i return back to them...and the address change and the number didnt work...*** tat academy... :(

Guest

I obtained my high school diploma from midwest adult academy back in 2006. I since then obatain a college degree in Nursing. Not every college out there accept the diploma, but if u take the time to do some research, you will find a college out the that will accept the diploma..

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