CAchild3

Ok my piano teacher gave me this letter from the United States Achievment Academy and it says that my high school basketball coach (uses his real name) "officially selescted [me] as an All-American Scholar Award winner." So is this thing for real? My teamate who is a junior was also selected by my coach as a winner.

CAchild3

bump.....^^^

CAchild3

ne one know ne thing?

itstoomuch

Do you need the $ and honor?

cool0215

Don't fall for it - it's a scam. If they request ANY money,(even the smallest amount of money, b/c once you participate it, they're gonna request more)it DEFENITELY is a scam.

CAchild3

u dont need money to do nething, only if u want to purchase the yearbook with ur name in it

DDavis13

I am thinking scam also. If you do not buy the year book there is still a $15 charge. It's a brilliant scam though. They give themselves credibility with the teachers referral. My question is are the teachers receiving kcikbacks of prizes or commissions for sales through their referrals?

bayarea88

scam, don't fall for it

FishProf

I am a teacher who nominates students. Several of our students have received scholarships in conjunction with all-american scholars.

Essentially it is a database of teacher nominated students. Does it mean you will get a scholarship, no. Does it give you access to apply to scholarships, yes. Can everyone apply for these scholarships, no (just the nominees).

Now, I always tell my students to only do the free stuff. Paying for the book or getting your picture in the registry is not needed to be considered for the scholarships. Some parents just like to get it just to see their childs name in it.

You will get in the book if you are nominated and usually receive a certificate of your nomination and usually acceptance.

For most students it is just a way that their teachers can acknowledge their hardwork and dedication in their class. No harm in that.

Heplayer92

Why don't you ask your coach?