High School Diploma
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A high school diploma is one of life’s most important documents. Lack that all important diploma and there’s no end to the doors that will be closed. Studying for the General Educational Development (GED) exam used to be the primary route for folks who sought an equivalency certificate. Enter the Internet age and say hello to the many institutions that offer high school diplomas. Need it fast? How does $249 and 7 days sound?
Belford High School boasts that it can sell you a high school diploma “without taking admission” and “without any hassle of attending classes.” If your time is tighter than your wallet, these folks will send you that diploma “without studying long hours for tough exams.”
I’m not going to mention this to my kids.
If they find out that they can get a high school diploma for the cost of a new 8GB iPod nano, they’ll revolt faster than you can say “fries with that?”
Please don’t get me wrong.
Passing the GED exam is a wonderful thing. I’m all for taking an alternate route on the great highway of life.
Legitimate online degree programs can make a lot of sense. But the idea of merely trading cash for a high school diploma? That’s just a bit scary.

12 Comments
Crystal
February 7th, 2007
at 8:57am
How do I pay for this high school diploma? This sounds better than wasting my time
Christopher Jorgensen
February 11th, 2007
at 9:08pm
Hello, I’am a graudate of bel ford’s online deal and i’am proud of myself for passing the test I droped out in the 9th grade to become a carpenter and ended up a superintendent for a major buliding company this diploma is for me to know that I could do it and I did passing all subject with better than a 90%
Tom Nixon
March 10th, 2007
at 9:33pm
Belford High School and, for that matter, their college programs are fake. They are the worst sort of “school” precisely because they look so real. The problem is that they are completely unaccredited, either regionally or nationally, by anyone that matters. That is not the worst part. The worst part is that they make people believe that the piece of paper is worth something.
It is not possible to do what Belford advertises. There are no legitimate programs that do this. And, importantly, sooner or later, someone will figure out that you really didn’t earn a high school diploma.
John Doe
March 22nd, 2007
at 10:38pm
I was looking into buying a diploma from belford myself until I did some digging…Belford is a complete LIE! If anyone out there is considering going this route you should go ask your local college what they think of Belford before you go any further. I had an admission office from sms college take the time to sit down with me and show me PROOF that online degrees such as “belford” are in no way legitimate. Sure they can give you an ONLINE diploma but thats as far as it goes…online… unless you yourself are tricking whom ever you presented it to. As for the person that is proud of themself for passing the test…please… dont kid yourself you and I both know that you can retake the SAME test in the SAME order as many times as you like…I’m sorry but it is a joke and I feel for those who have been suckered into this and I do hope that you can get your money back or some kind of compensation for that matter. Respectively Mr. Doe
Monika
July 13th, 2007
at 12:44pm
I found this….Belford is a diploma mill.
http://www.excelhighschool.com/news_show.php?id=28
Amanda May
February 6th, 2008
at 10:06am
I dropped out of high school after finishing 11th grade. That summer I found out I was pregnant. At the age of 18, I was dumb and stupid. I wanted to take the easy way out so I got online and found Belford High School High School Diplomas for $250 dollars. I took the test and came out with a grade average of 3.19. I took the diploma to my principal and he says its the real thing. Ive never had any trouble out of mine! And hope I never do. lol
richard
February 13th, 2008
at 4:07pm
Well.Now I’m very confused…I’ve paid $278..00 for a high school diploma (Belford) and I’m still waiting for mail with my diploma……After reading all posts around the internet I’ve find 64 messages from happy people that they did bought that from Belford and they continue they educations at higher level..But also I’ve find around 30 messages from people who are claim that they got screwed up with a worthless pieces of paper…What should I do now..I’d like to apply for college but with a fake diploma it will be a very big shame for me .
Any answer will be very appreciated
holly
March 7th, 2008
at 5:28pm
I’m with the girl above. I want to know if they pass for a high school diploma or not. I’m not stupid I knew it was fake. But my collage says that the online programs, even If they are fake nobodys going to question it and most people don’t even ask for proof anyway. So PLEASE tell me does this pass or not?
Capt. Sensible
March 27th, 2008
at 4:14pm
I work for the University of Phoenix Admissions Department, on the Axia side. Axia is notorious for admitting just about anyone….EXCEPT Belford graduates. I’m sure there are other schools that do the same thing Belford does, but it seems Belford is the most notorious, as they are used in Admissions training as a classic example of the “diploma mill”.
I’ve had to deny two students their college education so far because they listed Belford as their High School; one of them was today, which is why I was inspired to come here and post this warning.
I would say that if you were able to gain entrance to college using a Belford degree, you may want to check out the college you are going to….the credits you are earning there may end up being just as fraudulent as your Belford degree.
I would recommend that you get a GED as those are 100% better than your fake HS Diploma. A GED will get you into an Associates program at a decent school, no sweat.
–RR
Ranesha
April 27th, 2008
at 9:26am
Is Belford High School a good way of getting your high School Diploma?
Somebody answer my question?
Ryan
May 27th, 2008
at 12:01pm
so i see everyone knocking the BELFORD school and calling it a fraud to discourage people who clearly want to earn a GED.
Not one of you have posted a single website of an actual accredited GED program to help anyone.
Ive been searching for a program for my girlfriend who wants to have that GED.
does anyone actually have anything constructive to add to this post to actually help?
im all ears.
Jenny
June 16th, 2008
at 8:19am
I’m currently getting my HS Diploma online from Penn Foster.Their website claims that they are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and by the the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).I’ve paid about $800 for books to be delivered to my home and I also had my HS transcripts sent in for more credits.Its kinda like homeschooling I guess.It looks pretty legit to me.If anyone knows other wise please let me know.Can I get into a good college with this type of Diploma?