AeroEngineer3141

I believe that any organization that claims to "aid" you in anything that you can do on your own, including SAT prep classes, are scams.

Come on people, the internet was invented for a reason. All the world's problems have been solved and posted on some blog or forum.

hopeslikeflowers

It's a scam--the point is to make you pay for information you can find for free. Of course, they have to help SOME people out to make their business look viable, but in reality they have no scruples whatsoever... They're just good at smooth-talking you into feeling like they can solve all your problems. It's a script.

romanigypsyeyes

Wow, how does this thread keep being found and brought up?

GO 09

Seriously don't do it the total cost for this crap is $2,995.00 and no i am not rich i just don't have good judgment under pressure and my dad not knowing English to well so yeah there you have a win win situation for them but yet i am over here trying to bring them to court so i can get my money back i really do not recommend this to anyone because what these people do, your own school councilor can do as well so PLEASE DO NOT GO TO IT i wish someone would have told me what i am telling you guys right now and i am not the only one complaining if you go to better business burial you will know what i am talking about.

JajiP

Well I'm going to check this out and I'll post on here if it's a scam or not. I'm going with my mother and I'm sure she won't allow me to get scammed. I'll post on Monday and let you know exactly what it's about.

hls111

I agree that there needs to be transparency with these programs. If it's not clearly explained upfront, caveat emptor!

Dentchick

We also got this letter, the dates happen to coincide with Honor Band auditions and
Youth Symphony performance. I also was tipped off by the "additional services will be
made available." This site was the first one that appeared when I Googled the name.
I think this will be a great resource for my daughter.

643dad

edaish, please send more info about caa, we have only today to change our mind. we sat and listened to their presentation. We paid $2k and want to know the benefits. Please send me your logon info so we can check it out. Thanks, 643dad.

lockdown

First of all, it isnt a scam. My dad's aunt works for the program, which she has put her own children through. I never got anything in the mail, but she told my dad about it so we went. Anyway, It turned out to be REALLY helpful and SUPER legit. I honestly dont know what you guys are talking about it being a scam. Did you guys go to the seminar? Maybe. Did you sign up for the program? No. I did. Trust me. Its worth your time.

anymore questions? i'd be happy to answer them.

-Lindsey

twinkleeyz13

this workshop is a scam. i got a letter and went there. they were so nice and connected with you. and i fell for it. today was the meeting and i already want out cause people are telling its a scam and not worth my time at all. there are some free worshops out there that you can join. but is it really worth the $2,000 ... no

tomjonesistheman

I think that it's a scam....

x.polkadot

what exactly happens in the personal interview? what questions do they ask? do they have access to your grades or do they simply ask about them?

Gillybean

I just received the CAA paperwork for assistance with my child's college. I have never heard of this program either. I have a feeling it came out of the same database that signed my Student up for the Student Ambassador program. The real expensive one that takes them to Italy and what not over the summer. Also the Who's Who registry. The one that publishes your children in a book. I say this because both of those letters were addressed to the parents of "insert first name here" and then the wrong last name. It was my maiden last name on all 3 of these letters. My daughter has a different last name as me. We checked out the workshop for the Student Ambassador program and decided it was too much money. We did have her published in the "Who's who Academy of Academic Excellence" but I was also able to check both of those two groups or organizations online. This one I am having trouble with. I will probably go to the workshop and check it out. Since my daughter has no college fund, we do need help. She is an honor student and exceptional with science. If it is a scam I guess I will comment what I find out.
I think somewhere there is a pool of students information that these companies are tapping into. I don't know the origin of this information pool but I have had 3 letters generate from the same location. I say this because it would be a huge coincidence that all 3 different companies got my daughters last name wrong. Somewhere someone has pooled our students name together and I don't think it is the school because my daughter is enrolled under a different last name.

mkwiant

Hi, I'm a recent graduate with a Masters in Literature, and I was thinking of taking a job with CAA. While the company may seem like a scam, they are merely offering you the services of people like me. I have not had an interview, and I am not even sure that I will take the job. (The hours are awful!) However, I was drawn to the position because of the nature of the work. I believe that it would be quite worthwhile. It seems like an intensive tutoring service, and while it is run like a business, the woman I spoke with seems to genuinely care about the students she works with. I remember what it was like to be a college freshman and have no idea what to expect. It would have been nice to have some of those questions answered. However, you could go to a local college and pay a tenured student to help your child, and if you have the money, I suppose you could turn to CAA.

Yankee Belle

I just got my letter today. I don't think it is a scam. I believe it is an expensive service for something you can do yourself. It probably is worthwhile for people who don't have the time or the knowledge to do all the research necessary to find the best matches academically, socially and financially.