Miscellaneous: Today, I learned that the college I'm going to in the fall has...

By Anonymous - 10/04/2017 00:00

Today, I learned that the college I'm going to in the fall has been tampering with their ratings on the internet and actually only has a 5% graduation rate. Everything's already been paid for and I can't transfer elsewhere. FML

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By transfer - 03/06/2011 21:34 - United States

Today, I asked to change my major at the college I'm transferring to in the fall. Instead of letting me change my major, they withdrew my acceptance. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/10/2009 04:46 - United States

Today, I applied for college graduation. Turns out my advisor screwed me over and now I'm 1 credit hour short of getting my degree. Now I have to wait another semester and pay $3,500 just to take a one hour class on Bowling so that I can graduate. FML

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By bamrd - 01/07/2016 01:20 - United States - Boulder

Today, my university is capable of sending me two diplomas in short succession due to a clerical error, but can't recognize that I've graduated and won't be taking classes with them in the fall. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/03/2018 19:00

Today, I was put on academic suspension only to find out my professor entered my grade wrong. I lost my financial aid and have to explain to my parents why I’m not in college anymore. FML

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By diplomaless - 14/09/2009 18:58 - United States

Today, I found out the high school I have been doing at home for the past 3 years isn't accredited and doesn't count for anything. I'm 18 and starting high school as a freshman next year. FML

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By Alex - 30/09/2009 06:46 - Belgium

Today, I was notified that I've been going to the wrong courses for 4 weeks. A friend of mine was the only person to tell me that the administration had taken the privilege to change my courses. I have now failed 5 courses due to absences and have been suspended from college for 6 months. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/05/2015 03:31 - United States

Today, my college charged me for tuition for next semester. I graduated 2 years ago. I have a degree from a place too stupid to only charge current students. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/01/2011 00:10 - United States

Today, I called the college of my dreams to check the status of my application. Turns out they "never received" copies of my transcripts. They did however cash the $70 application fee that was mailed with them. FML

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By StuckInCollegeLimbo - 30/08/2017 19:30 - United States - Riverside

Today, after going through months of registration and orientation to transfer to a university, I was told that my application was denied because I didn't meet the minimum credit requirement. You couldn't tell me this before? FML

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By Anonymous - 05/02/2021 08:01 - Germany - Teningen

Today, I found out that I chose a wrong class and my 30-page paper worth 10 credit points that I wrote for that class is basically worthless now, and my graduation might be postponed another semester just because of that. FML

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Etweens96 25

Monday 10 April 2017 0:23

Time to sue, that's false advertising!

lanoyo 7

Monday 10 April 2017 0:11

That's not necessarily a bad thing. My college has like a 40% graduation rate because a lot of people start there and then transfer

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lanoyo 7

Monday 10 April 2017 0:11

That's not necessarily a bad thing. My college has like a 40% graduation rate because a lot of people start there and then transfer

Etweens96 25

Monday 10 April 2017 0:23

Time to sue, that's false advertising!

sunnyray812 42

Monday 10 April 2017 1:12

Actually, that sounds way better than the advice I gave. If the OP has the proof, he can get his money back.

sunnyray812 42

Monday 10 April 2017 1:02

Maybe you should stick with it for only one semester or a full year since you can't transfer at the moment. Afterward, definitely go to a different school!

Zebediabolical 39

Monday 10 April 2017 1:07

Is it Trump University? Naw. It's can't be. 5% is way too high for TU.

BrianCMullin 3

Monday 10 April 2017 7:15

Why do you people have to bring things that are completely unrelated into this?

core01 30

Tuesday 11 April 2017 5:16

A university that ripped students off is unrealted?

Mynxie 26

Monday 10 April 2017 14:38

Wow. You are SO original. Lame.

Mynxie 26

Monday 10 April 2017 14:38

Wow. You are SO original. Lame.

Tillie Jenkins 5

Monday 10 April 2017 1:29

Take a year, get your prerequisites out of the way, then transfer

CrazyChiC42 10

Monday 10 April 2017 2:12

First, check to make sure credits from that school would be accepted at other schools. If they are transferable, decide if you want to take a semester or two then transfer or take one off and start somewhere late. If they arent, withdrawal now for a full refund and find a new school to start at next semester or year. My school would give full refund on tuition if you withdrawl within a certain time and partial before half semester. If they don't do this, prob hafta sue.

PennyLane27 32

Monday 10 April 2017 3:17

Ooo I bet you could find an attorney that would be frothing at the mouth to take that case!

RichardPencil 30

Monday 10 April 2017 3:29

Prove them wrong!! Be one of the proud 5%!!!

abigiggles 39

Monday 10 April 2017 4:51

Almost everyone is saying to sue. That would be your last option. Talk to the school about withdrawing and get a full refund if you don't mind taking a semester off of school. If they don't comply, talk to the department of education. They would be able to investigate and help you. It's called the borrowers defense to repayment. I should know a thing or two considering I work for Nelnet, a loan company servicer.