Exposing the "U.S. Guaranteed Admission" scam in China

Chinese study aboard agencies are faking transcripts through OSSD program to get their clients into top U.S. colleges.

A large number of American universities are conducting interviews with OSSD students, including sophomores.

Exposing the "American Undergraduate Guaranteed Admission" scam!

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A sophomore student from New York University (NYU) recently revealed that he had received an interview invitation from the university. This interview is very likely to result in a notice of expulsion from the school.

The reason is clear: the "American Undergraduate Guaranteed Admission" program, which revolves around the frequently problematic OSSD program.

According to reports, it's not just New York University that is scrutinizing OSSD students, including those currently enrolled. Boston University (BU), Northeastern University, and Oregon State University (DHS) have all initiated strict investigation procedures. This may have originated from the admissions scandal at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Not only American universities but also OSSD programs at universities in the UK and Australia have been plagued by scandals multiple times. There were even rumors that "Australia will no longer accept applications from OSSD students from China," although this was later confirmed to be false. However, several universities have implemented a review mechanism for OSSD scores and conducted audits of students already enrolled.

students were unofficial informed by college workers that their OSSD transcripts are denied by colleges.

As a result, OSSD programs have been unjustly accused of three major charges: low recognition, inflated grades, and lack of recognition by foreign institutions.

This unfairly tarnishes the reputation of the OSSD program itself. The problem lies with unscrupulous organizations that exploit the OSSD program's vulnerabilities to offer guaranteed admission schemes.

These schemes often promise "unconditional direct admission to top global universities," "no GPA requirements, no language tests, no prerequisites," etc., while charging exorbitant fees but ultimately provide fake credentials.

The core of these fake credentials is the Canadian high school OSSD program.

Currently, there is no nationwide curriculum in Canada, and each province's education affairs are managed independently by provincial education departments. OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) is the high school diploma program in Ontario, Canada. Students must complete 30 credits, perform 40 hours of community service, and pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test to obtain the OSSD diploma.

So why has the OSSD program become a "golden gateway" for study abroad agencies?

The main feature of the OSSD program is its flexibility. It uses a grading system based on 70% continuous assessment and 30% final evaluation, emphasizing ongoing student learning and minimizing the uncertainty caused by exam performance.

Because it is an international program, it also supports credit transfers between different educational systems, allowing students to transition to the Canadian OSSD program from other systems at any time. However, due to these characteristics, the program has become a fertile ground for speculation, with rampant grade inflation and academic fraud.

So, the OSSD program itself is not problematic; it's just that opportunists have exploited the program's lack of global standardized testing and regulatory mechanisms.

So, should you still consider studying the OSSD in the future? What should current OSSD students do?

First, do not easily trust the American Undergraduate Guaranteed Admission program, as it may likely result in wasting your youth and money.

Second, the decision regarding OSSD depends on the circumstances. Since there have been frequent issues, countries are sure to scrutinize OSSD scores, so studying at reputable and legitimate institutions will not pose a problem.

However, if you are enrolled in a less reliable institution, especially one that has made it onto the blacklist of schools, consider transferring to a different institution. You can contact me if you're considering transferring to a U.S. high school.

In the future, choosing OSSD for admission is not necessarily a bad choice, but make sure to do so at a reputable school or institution.

Finally, the American Undergraduate Guaranteed Admission program is definitely not trustworthy, and many American high school admission programs are also suspect.

Parents applying to American high schools must keep their eyes wide open and not be lured by prestigious institutions, which could ruin their child's future.

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