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College of Technology Campus Receives School of Excellence Award from ACCSC Accrediting Agency
BELTSVILLE, Md., Oct. 13, 2009—The TESST College of Technology Beltsville campus was honored with the School of Excellence award by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), the agency that accredits the campus.
The School of Excellence award recognizes a school that demonstrates a high-level of achievement among their students. In order to be eligible for the award, a majority of the school’s graduation and employment rates for all programs offered must meet or exceed the average graduation and employment rates among all ACCSC-accredited institutions in order to be eligible for the award.
Additionally, the school must demonstrate a commitment to the expectations of an ACCSC accreditation; deliver quality educational programs to students, graduates and employers; complete the accreditation process without stipulations; and submit fees and reports required of an ACCSC accredited institution.
The TESST College of Technology Beltsville campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.
About TESST College of Technology
TESST College of Technology is a part of Kaplan Higher Education, which includes more than 100,000 students through 70-plus campus-based schools and online operations across the United States. Its online institutions include Kaplan University, Concord Law School of Kaplan University and Kaplan Virtual Education. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is a part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO). For more information, visit www.tesst.com.