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I was told I would receive my order in 14 days... over 2 months later, I finally receive the order and IT'S NOT EVEN FULL! here's my latest conversation:

Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Daniel Taylor'
Daniel Taylor: Hi
you: Hi, I only got 6 documents and I paid for 10
Daniel Taylor: Your email address?
you: [protected]@hotmail.com
Daniel Taylor: Hold.
Daniel Taylor: You received the right documents.
Daniel Taylor: It was only an undergrad diploma and not a degre
Daniel Taylor: degree*
you: I didn't tell you what I got yet
you: View the summary of your payment details below and proceed accordingly: Order Details: Amount: Your selected Undergraduate Diploma Package containing 10 documents. $275.00 Your selected GPA GPA 3.00 Free Total Amount $275.00
you: says 10 documents, when I spoke to James Hynes on the phone he told me I would get a certificate of distinction and award of excellence
Daniel Taylor: That is with a degree.
Daniel Taylor: not with a diploma.
you: Your selected Undergraduate Diploma Package containing 10 documents. $275.00
you: That's what the order says
you: that's not me that's you
Daniel Taylor: Then kindly send an email to [protected]@universaldegrees.com

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kindsuheir
, QA
Apr 08, 2015 1:35 am EDT
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thanks a lot Bill, I knew as well that their location is in Pakistan, they called me to send them money for Qatar ambassy legalization and they transfer me to someone presumed working in Qatar embassy, I asked him if he is Qatary he said yes but he couldn't speak properly Qatary and he spelled his name in wrong way.

pls be careful and I hope to can join our efforts to find a way to catch them. let's put hand in hand and stop them.

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fishycorllins
lon, GB
Jul 03, 2011 4:13 pm EDT
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I just apply for batchelor's degree they charged me and my bank call me immediately that a transaction as been made outside uk the total of $648 without any confirmation from universaldegree or ccnow. So, my bank block my card to prevent them in future and also they re going to refund my money in the next five working days so still waiting. Lets see what happen but i tell you this people re fake n their degree is not accreditrd by any awarding body or organisation. Watch out

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kindsuheir
, QA
May 28, 2014 8:52 am EDT
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pls help me to find a right way to complaint officially and refund my money, I payed almost $6000 to get my degrees and legalization but till now it's not done since 2011.
I hope I knew they are fake before applying, becarful for all who don't apply yet, don't do it, they will take your money and they will not do anything for you.

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Cats123
, FR
May 28, 2014 7:31 am EDT

I am still unconvinced. I actually did the courses through their online university. Had to do a placement for one year, had to submit 5 short thesis and one 20, 000 + thesis to obtain my degree through Corllins. To be told it is a scam is hard to hear because I actually worked for my certificate. For those who bought life experience degrees what else can they expect. The reason most poeple do this is because they know they cannot achieve the levels required for a verified degree. However... I didn't do this. So tell me, is it a scam?

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kindsuheir
, QA
Feb 23, 2014 7:42 am EST
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dear all, I agree all your comments because Im in same case, I want to
place and official complaint against them but I don't know the procedures, please help me.
kindsuheir@yahoo.com

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Larry Barnes
Los Angeles, US
Oct 17, 2013 4:46 pm EDT

Larry Barnes
601 S. San Pedro
L.A., CA 90014

Try :Mzumbe University, Ballbridge university.
Still use it just put. Non Tradition/Life Exsperice degree
Pinicol/Symbolic/Faciltary Degree
Then exsplain how it work, and just say private accredited.And tell them it is not a regional accredited college. This should work, and stick to a Bachelor degree. And stick to Mc.Donalds, and etc.
If my advice was useful send me money

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Almedauniversity Scam
, IN
Mar 29, 2012 2:59 pm EDT

Richard - He is the #1 Scammer.
He takes money in all possible ways from you. Never deal with almedayuniversity. not a valid university.

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MOHAMMED DADA
, SA
Sep 17, 2011 11:01 am EDT

Dear sir
my international student id is RV50009246
i am mohammed dada from saudi arabia madinah munawwarah,
i am indian national, i patd money for my masters Degree USA embassay legalization but i didn't recived till now i just recive only the court notary attasted to my masters degree, marry land USA embassy legalization i didn't recived but money also not refund back to may account, and i want my phd also to be legalization by USA embassy and saudi arabia Embassy work not done and this money was refunded, but for my Phd i paid money for the tittle Dr. before my name i paid full money but the name tittle i didn't recived till now and money also not refund to me back this i didn't recived
please help me for justices i am very poor,
regards
Engineer Mohammed Dada

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nabyla
, MY
Sep 07, 2011 3:31 pm EDT

I was planning to go for a study, and my friend suggest me for a online degree, and like she said it save a lot of time, i get interested to join the corllins univ and it looks so convincing, mostly if i want to apply for something, i will check for a bad reviews which place that im interested to apply too... but thanks god i found a best forum that tell me how SCAM it is.. i feel sorry for those who be prank by this mad people...& thanks for sharing the information at least there no people gonna be cheated in the same way anymore... best regards!

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Neya1999
, TN
Jul 27, 2011 7:50 pm EDT

they took my money, and they said take it or leave, means that the course or no money to be refunded. what should i do? after i know all this about them i can take their degree. this is will be a shame! i paid 2, 200 one time because i am from middle east and we do not use visa card, ect... so i made a wire transfer to their CY bank. and the money gone with the wind. alas, no one to blame but myself and being a big fool.. but i am trying to find a way one way or another.

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Neya1999
, TN
Jul 27, 2011 7:46 pm EDT

okay, yes Corllins university is fake, they simply closed my account at facebook because i said what really happened to me, please i need your help pepole let us gather all of us to do something, let us have a group or a page at twitter or facebook or anywhere else and charge this faked university . is there anyone who would want to help?

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JJNoelle
The Woodlands, US
Jul 15, 2011 6:00 pm EDT

I personally checked and sent a request to APTEC and I got the following back: http://www.aptec.org/APTEC/corllins-university.asp
Shouldn't that be enough? It is also accredited by the GAB, check this out: http://www.globalaccreditationbureau.com/institutions/corllins-university.html.
Can all this be froud?

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Neya1999
, TN
Jun 19, 2011 1:24 pm EDT

please join me in my mission to expose the reall face of Corllins university
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Corllins-University-takes-top-honors-for-deception/153847691353235
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/

corllins university takes top honors for deception

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Optimistic51
, US
Jun 18, 2011 3:23 pm EDT

I am expecting my Degree tomorrow after waiting the promised 10 to 15 days. (So Far So Good)
It was an Unsecured Visa Transaction, but I cancel my Visa card straight after the transaction was made over the phone. (For Caution) or get a payment limit on your Credit Card.
I paid extra for it to be attested.(lets See)
I will find out if it will be accepted for my work visa.
PS. My Life’s work experience is much more practical and knowledgeable than some others with a lot of theory from there Universities. (But I respect there theory’s and long hours of study’s etc)
Quote: They say theoretically it can’t be done!
Quote: I say practically I have done it mate! And it can be done!

Wish me luck

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apretoute
, EC
Jun 10, 2011 4:28 am EDT

It is time that everyone should lodge a comprehensive report to the FBI. How is it that you go after money launderers and drug dealers but they cannot recognize that they need to shut these people down PERMANENTLY and find them in order to imprison them. They belong in prison.

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MI7
london, GB
Jun 07, 2011 11:24 am EDT

It seems to me that you guys can't spell! Can't write! Can't handle your money! What kind of people whould actually give you anything for life experience. Aha you could say that these few USD have paid (or have been scasmmed of) for at least some life experience. Ask them for a degree in fraud, you have the experience to get a Masters in that! Haha this was so funny reading your bad tempered bad English looking for allies. Sorry I shouldn't laugh you are only trying to get a better life. Be patient do some learning, and good luck in the future with your studies and visas. Hmm you know some people actually work all there lives, study all their lives. Try it its actually very rewarding. AGC

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ALYSSA2
, GY
Jun 03, 2011 5:01 pm EDT
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I JUST FINISHED MY BACHELORS AND PAID $200.00 FOR MY DOCUMENTS, WHICH HAS BEEN PROMISED TO ME WITHIN 10 DAYS. ITS GOING ON TO TWO MONTHS AND I HAVE NOTHING PLUS THEY REFUSE MY CALLS AND EMAILS. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE FBI AND I INTEND TO EXPOSE THEM. I INTEND TO GET MY MONEY BACK. WE ALL NEED TO COME TOGETHER AND GET RID OF THESE SUCKERS.

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KANNI
, AE
Apr 28, 2011 11:30 am EDT
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Please dont beleive this university. they told me it accredited all over world. for me i spent lot of money for canadian visa. i submitted corllins university MBA certificate. it is rejected by canadian high commission. PLEASE DONT WASTE OR LOSE UR MONEY BYgiving to
fake corlllns university. I am totally disappointed and wasted money.
i asked them why it is rejected they said one attestation is missing that we will do and give u then it will be accepteed. again ipaid for the attestation. today28apr2011 i recd the documents without any attestation. I am trying to talk to JEFF ARCHER who was handling my case . But there are not answering me. i am waiting from the morning to know why they not done any attestion. THEY ARE VERY VERY CHEATING PEOPLE. PLEASE TAKE THIS ADIVCE DONT PAY. US GOVERNMENT SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY ACTION AND CLOSE THE UNIVERSITY. PLEASE IF ANYBODY KNOW WHERE TO COMPLAINT. I WOULD LIKE TO DO THAT. LIKE ME NOBODY SHOULD SUFFER.

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louie tha13
, US
Mar 27, 2011 4:34 pm EDT

I was attendindg corllins university that school is by far the biggest scam in the world I went to my employer so I can move up on my job for better opportunity and they told that we cant accept that scam degree they say there global accrecreited but that a lie this people will try to take your money all the of the costumer representive have the same autrailian accent so dont waste you money and time that school is fake like tooth fairy and santa claus.

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heajung
, AE
Feb 27, 2011 11:16 am EST

BEWARE.. ITS ALL FAKE...

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Universal Scam
, ZA
Jan 24, 2011 6:31 pm EST

UNIVERSAL DEGREE A SCAM AND A RIP OFF.Corillins university not accredited.I recieved a certified that reads Corillins unibersity this scam place cant spell to save thier lives.I was ripped off and my visa credit card was overcharged.

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mild
, MY
Jan 17, 2011 2:47 am EST
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they are genuine if state dept attest degree

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Knives4Less.US
Asheville, US
Jan 15, 2011 7:04 pm EST
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I don't believe it! This website is advertising Almeda University. a corporation registered on the Caribbean island of Nevis.[7] Almeda claims accreditation by the Council for Distance Education Accreditation, Interfaith Education Ministries (IEM) and the Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAEX);[8] none of these are recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.[9] On its website, Almeda states that its claimed sources of accreditation are not recognized by the US Department of Education, with the result that students cannot receive US federal loans or assistance under the GI Bill and Almeda degrees may not be recognized by academia or employers.[8]

Connecticut: According to the Connecticut Department of Higher Education, Almeda was ordered to cease operating in Connecticut in October 2001. After an investigation in 2002 indicated that Almeda was continuing to advertise its programs in Connecticut, the Department of Higher Education sent Almeda a second cease and desist letter and referred the issue to the Connecticut Attorney General for possible legal action.[10]
Florida: In 2003 the Florida Department of Education made an agreement with Almeda to cease operating in the state. Although Floridians can still get a degree from the online university, Almeda warns Floridians that its degrees may not be valid for public employment in Florida.[11]
Texas: Almeda is on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Boardlist of "Institutions Whose Degrees are Illegal to Use in Texas."[2]
Other states: Almeda's website also warns Almeda degrees may not be valid for public employment in Illinois, Oregon, New Jersey, North Dakota, Washington and Idaho.[7]

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pulandevi
, BG
Jan 12, 2011 5:47 pm EST

Yes, thanks God that there are such forums and we could get some information in advance. Thank you guys, after all, as someone mentioned it here, there could be better ways to "squander" our stashed away money.

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Scam-Finder
, SA
Jan 06, 2011 7:03 pm EST
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Corllins University; They old me its in USA but operate outside of USA. They say their bank a/c in Cyprus. I asked for the officially registered address location in the USA, the nice talking student counsellor seemingly got agitated and frustrated. What do you make out? BE CAREFUL CHECK WITH GOVT AUTHORITIES.

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msmmsm
, AE
Jan 03, 2011 12:56 pm EST

Tanks God there is this site, I was about to get hooked, but it was so fishy that I had to check it out here.Thank you guys for sharing this with other people who can easily fall into this.

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UDAYAR
, SA
Dec 31, 2010 1:22 am EST

still these universal degrees staff, think we are educated idiotics, nonsense.definitely something had to be done immediately fr this scam.definitely it is an scam.
DR.G

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techrobo
, AE
Dec 01, 2010 6:46 pm EST
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hai,
i got call from corllins university and they smoothly force me to pay for my degree attestation but still suspect them...can any one tell me is it right university and right attestation?

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razoredge
middlesex, GB
Nov 30, 2010 9:02 pm EST

Its totally scam...confession i took my masters degree ... now i am applying for visa and have to select the state where the university is located to just fine theres none is virtual and went to there online chat...he came very nicel "hell how are you today" i said i got the degree and today applying for immigration visa so thought to claim points however i cannot find university in list also it asks what state...and guess what he disconnected the chat and since than i am not able to get hold of these guys...also guys dont use it in CV one search of HR and you be ending up getting out of interview with handcuffs for fraud and cheating...i have learn one of the guy got reply to his query and ip address for from pakistan...also university certificate is coming from saudi, etc so you can guess how it is...BEWARE..FAKE ..SCAM..

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Glynn Forsyth
New Albany, US
Nov 11, 2010 9:02 pm EST

I have to agree this university is a scam more than likely. I had a fella call me today and give me the complete pep talk about how they are an accredited university. I wanted to do online courses. They again sounded ok at this point as they have 24 different classes to get 144 hours of credit. A bit less time and $$$ was being discussed with the gentlemen on the phone also today. When I asked him if they did the following items...are you accredited thru the US Dept. of Education, Do you help with financial assistance, where are you loacated exactly and can I come to see your school...well I started getting the following...No, , , , , , NO, , , , NO & last answer NO! Folks please stay away from this program or you'll be waisting a whole lot of your hard earned cash. No Fortune 500 company will accept this as a ledgit degree when you go to apply for a job. Just thinking out loud here! Glynn

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Joseph Tramwell
Arlington, US
Sep 21, 2010 5:44 am EDT

There are such things as life experience degrees as you are given credits for your life experience. Please check out Western Governors University and others, before you make any sort of accusations. The complainers here seems to be uneducated but to direct their complaints against any sort of institution that offers credit for life experience. Which has been said and accredited through CHEA and DEA. You must properly do your research before making any sort of accusations and before making any sort of propaganda as you of all people are applying for a degree from these institutions. Educate yourself before making the complaint. This is how I see it, I graduated from George Mason with a Graduate in Marketing, but to see that people have time to complain on colleges that they're applying to is ridiculous. Be educated and if you are want to go to your brick and mortar college then get your lazy [censor] up and go to college or better yet to your community college down the street. Lazy people always whine and complains...

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shahenshah
, AE
Sep 06, 2010 4:39 pm EDT

Yes i agree, because if this university is a total scam, then the legal authorities must have blocked their website even. And, instead talking ill of any organization, either dont go to them if you dont like them, or if you find them scam, send complaints to the authorities under whose supervision these are still existing and propagating. Merely crying and blaming is not enough, nor good. Thus, to cut long things short I think these universities give an opportunity to working professionals to secure self esteem, and compete those traditional universities, the workers of which sometimes make the studies and passing ratio so impossible that decades are spent in acquiring a degree and your hair is white and children are young and the market needs are changed, when you finally get the degee. Hhah. Agreed?

Sincere, Mr. Shahenshah

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reett
, IN
Aug 25, 2010 11:54 pm EDT

When they contacted me and I told them that I think this is a scam- he goes on to tell me that the University has been functioning for about 2 decades. And it is highly impossible that the United States would let a scam run for so long and not have the FBI/CIA look into it.

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Taylor Givonny
Houston, US
Aug 09, 2010 3:30 am EDT
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I totally disagree with your assessment Cassian. What i have read about Corllins is that it is an accredited university that offers great online learning opportunities. I suggest you should research more about any institution before leveling allegations at it.

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Cassian Ngotho Mwachanya
, KE
Jul 19, 2010 6:16 am EDT
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To me I feel it is just nothing but a [censor] coz these people were able to draw cash from my VISA account without me filling any documents. What worries me most is how they got my email password when it is actually supposed to be secret. This suggest they are also computer hackers. My major challenge is how to recover my 524 US dollars which has been ripped off from my VISA account without my consent. Anyone outside theren to advise me.

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Cassian Ngotho Mwachanya
, KE
Jul 19, 2010 6:14 am EDT
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Cassian
To is just nothing but a [censor] coz these people were able to draw cash from my VISA account without me filling any documents. What worries me most is how they got my email password when it is actually supposed to be secret. This suggest they are also computer hackers. My major challenge is how to recover my 524 US dollars which has been ripped from my VISA account without my consent. Anyone outside theren to advise me.

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Jimo
, AE
Jul 05, 2010 1:22 am EDT

Guys, I’ve done the same, they told me it will takes around 12 days maximum and it will be fully legalized and attested from such and such and nothing happened, and after a long chats with them, everybody were saying a different scenario and a different story due to the irrelevant relation between them, finally I canceled my application and I’ve sent them email stating that I’m not interested at all in this commercial and scam university, I need my money within 5 days unless I will escalate this issue with my bank, five days later and they funded the amount.

Which is more giggle after I canceled and got the payment, I received the certificate from this dumb guys……………………………………. But without the attestation were talked about! Which means they are lying and they are nothing at all. Meanwhile, they sent me many emails, you should repay in order to send you a new documents as the one you are holding now is not valid any more, see how much they are dummy and think people are likewise.!

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technologydubai
, AE
Jun 15, 2010 1:40 am EDT
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Degree Requirements

A Master’s Degree normally requires 60 credits. To qualify for a Master’s Degree from Corllins University, you should have any one of the following:

2 years prior work/life experience related the area of study in which you want to earn your Master’s Degree.

5 years’ prior work/life experience related the area of study in which you want to earn your Master’s Degree plus an Associate Degree.

- This is what they say on their website. 3 worrying things right here

1. It says you should have one of the following, 2yrs work experience compared to 5 yrs work expereince plus associates.. i'm sorry but 2 yrs compared to 5 yrs + an associates? doesn't quite add up..

2. The English grammar takes a beating - work/life experience related the area of study SHOULD BE work/experience related TO the area of study

3. I'm sorry but there's no such thing as LIFE experience. You're born, you grow up, become a teenager, get a job after university or school, get married, kids, grandkids, live a bit more and die - thats life experience.. you can't compare or even co-relate life experience to work experience. What a buncha idiots!

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Auroradelamanana
Suitland, US
May 29, 2010 8:23 pm EDT

Has someone obtained a job with a Corllins degree?

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Reinart
, ZA
May 04, 2010 1:55 am EDT

Best of all...a Larraine Simpson, Student Counselor, Corllins University sent me a email that states following:
I have already saved a lot of your time by working on your resume and making it more presentable. If you do not respond today, it will lead to the termination of your evaluation approval. You would then be required to re-apply for the evaluation of the program of your choice and hence re-work on your resume.

Why would they pressure someone to get payments done in less than seven days?Holy ###! do they want you to get it done in a day?Some students take up to 7 years!
Stay away people this is a money making scam!