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1. When did American Academy start?
In 1971, American Academy opened as a neighborhood school in the Southwest section of Miami, Florida. The home study program was introduced in 1976 and has earned an excellent reputation in the United States and throughout the world. |
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2. Is your Diploma accepted in all States?
Yes, American Academy is fully accredited nationally and you are entitled to use the American Academy Diploma in any and all 50 States. |
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3. With your Diploma, can I go to college?
Yes, You are entitled to apply to the college of your choice. We will contact the college and request they send you an application and catalog (as a way of introducing American Academy and insuring your acceptance). You will receive a full refund of your tuition if a college does not accept you. We will provide a copy of the refund policy at your request. |
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4. After I receive my Diploma, will I be able to apply to a college to do home study for a college degree?
Yes, We will provide you with brochures for Regionally accredited colleges offering home study programs in nursing, business, etc.. There is no charge for that service. |
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5. With your Diploma, can I join the military?
Military acceptance is handled on a case by case basis. However, American Academy has a strong history of sending graduates into the military. |
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6. I left school before the tenth grade, can I enroll?
All applications will be considered for enrollment regardless of the last grade completed. |
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7. I may want to return to a traditional classroom program in a local high school, can I take a few courses with American Academy and transfer the credit to another high school?
No. All credits issued by American Academy can be used only for the American academy high school diploma. Transcripts of American academy credit will not be sent to another high school. |
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8. Is the American Academy Diploma a GED?
No. The GED is something "equivalent to a diploma. American Academy awards a private high school Diploma. Many small colleges, and some employers will never look twice at a GED. |
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9. When I send in my enrollment application and payment, will I receive an evaluation of my job/life experience?
Yes, you will be asked to complete an Experience Profile form which tells us about your previous schooling, jobs and experience. Also, in it, you may request subjects you need/want, and what experience credit you feel you qualify for. |
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10. What is the study like?
You study in your home, independently, at your own speed. There are no classes. All study material has easy-to-read print. Each subject has one open-book multiple choice exam. You may repeat an exam immediately, with specific help from your academic advisor to improve your study skill and grade, until you achieve a passing score. It is school policy that a student cannot be dropped from the program for academic reasons. We may, therefore, describe our programs as "Failure-Proof". |
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11. What subjects do I have to take?
American Academy has the same "basic" required subjects as other private schools or public high schools. Transfer credits and your credit for experience will determine which ones and how many you take. |
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12. Do I get a Student ID card?
Yes, you will receive an attractive, laminated ID card which can entitle you to student discounts at special events. |
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13. Can I get a graduation ring?
Yes, you may purchase the official American Academy ring with your birthstone. |
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14. How do I receive my Diploma?
Your Diploma is showcased in a beautiful, blue & gold, vinyl display holder engraved with the school logo, highlighted by attractive "satin" interior. It is sent to you immediately upon receipt of your final payment and completion of your study. |
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"I had a bad experience. I took a GED test from an association in N.J. and went for a Medical Assistant and it wasn't accepted. I felt embarrassed, humiliated, I cried nights and days. But now with my diploma, I have a surprise for them. I want to go to same school (UDS) to finish my medical assistant program. It's a good school. Like Martin Luther King, I Have a dream and I know for fact with American Academy I can make it. Yes, I Can have a future."
A.T.P., Florida |
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