COSMOPOLITAN PREPARATORY 188 W. RANDOLPH CHICAGO, IL 60601 312-214-4666	Student Teacher Ratio: Grades: Total Enrollment: School Type: 43.75 12-12 Private
Student Ethnicity
Student Enrollment
Student/Teacher Ratio
Student Teacher Ratio Cosmopolitan Preparatory 43.75 Chicago 18.28 Cook County 16.73 Illinois 16.27 USA 15.74
Miscellaneous Details
Male to Female Ratios Socioeconomic Information Students on free lunch Students on reduced lunch Cosmopolitan Preparatory Locale Description of School Location Cosmopolitan Preparatory 1

MICHAEL R. MOORE Name posted: 2005-09-16 11:32:12	WHERE IS THIS SCHOOL LOCATED
	WHERE IS THIS SCHOOL LOCATED? I NEED TO OBTAIN MY TRANSCRIPT.

Pat Jones Name posted: 2005-09-21 10:40:52	Transcript
	I need to obtain a copy of my transcript. Year graduated 1984. Downtown Chicago. Are you still in business?

grant jacobson Name posted: 2005-09-30 16:56:52	transcript
	hey, where are is cosmo located at i need my transcripts it's really important.

Robert Moody Name posted: 2005-10-03 08:50:54	Diploma
	Is there a location where I can obtain a copy of my transcripts and diploma?

Julius Rush Name posted: 2005-10-03 13:18:55	Transcript
	Another person asking for a copy of their transcript

elijah deyhle Name posted: 2005-10-03 14:13:52	all
	transcript another person asking for a copy of their transcript

celina Name posted: 2005-10-04 11:58:57	transcripts
	I went to cosmo to and the state board told me the school no longer exists and you would need to file a consumer complaint w/ the states attorney general if anyone has info please email me.

Sara Name posted: 2005-10-04 15:22:43

Transcripts

I have been actively looking into finding some sort of transcript for this school. No one has any info on them. Currently, most colleges don't eccept HS diapolmas anymore. I have 77 crdeits and still need my HS transcript to get my student loan money. If anyone has found any information out please contact me. Try any other schools you have attended through the years. Some places keep them. I am kicking myself in the ass now for going to this f'd up school.

Carl Campbell Name posted: 2005-10-06 13:07:40	New location
	I would like to know where COSMOPOLITAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL,new location is at? Also,do you have a new phone number? Sincerely, Carl Campbell

shawn johnson Name posted: 2005-10-09 19:26:22	transcript
	I need to also obtain my transcript where can I get a copy of it.

Jocelyn Lee Name posted: 2005-10-14 17:00:17	Transcript
	I need my Transcript to attend nursing school. Where or who do I contact to get that information

JOHN L. HARRIS Name posted: 2005-10-16 16:32:52	TRANSCRIPTS
	I'AM TRY TO LOCATE MY TRANSCRIPTS. I JUST GOT BACK FROM IRAQ AND I NEED THEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT EXAM IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THEM PLEASE HELP ME THANKS A LOT JOHN.

Maria Name posted: 2005-10-16 22:31:14	Transcripts
	I have tried to get a copy of my transcipts & diploma as well and the state board told me the school no longer exists,& they haven't registered with the Board of Education since the1980's and you would need to file a consumer complaint w/ the states attorney general if anyone has info please email me. Thanks

celina garcia Name posted: 2005-10-19 11:54:28

transcripts

The Illinois state board of education says that they have transcript's from 1980 and under, I have filled out a form for the State's attorney general again i wanna try to start a civil action law suit against them and if anyone wants to email me about this my email is garciacelina@yahoo.com, you can they cook county sherrifs dept and the landlord of the building are both looking for the owner of Cosmopoltin prep who name is ?David Martinez? which is sorta like a WHERE'S WALDO Situation, I also suggest that people start contacting your local news agency. the more people work on this the more that gets done.

Shari Name posted: 2005-10-31 22:23:44

Transcripts

My brother went to this school this year. The school's name was changed to Marian prep. He showed up for school like any other day but this this day there was a note that they were closed. My mom called the school and left several messages but never heard back from the school. Come to fine out that the school was no longer open and my mom was out all that money that she had paid. My mother called the board of education and she was told that there has been alot of complaints about this school. I was told that you could get your high school transcripsa from the Chicago Board of education. The phone number is 773-535-7722. I hope this information is helpful.

celina garcia Name posted: 2005-11-04 10:46:00

cosmopolitin prep

As part of being a activist for this WHOLE situation What the previous person said is somewhat true, the fact that marian prep just closed down, but the chicago board of education DOES NOT have the transcrpits because they are not a CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL!! The board of education does not have them because they were never accepted as an accredited High School, there for it was like opening a home school, that essientially anyone can do. It is not illegal and the only way to solve your problem is like me to hire an attorney or get together as a whole and start really complaining to the Attorney General's office.

jessica Name posted: 2005-11-11 02:14:07	cosmopolitan prep
	i agree with everybody getting together so we can really deal with this. i am in the army and i'm deployed, i started taking online courses but i still need official high school transcripts

Lynn Name posted: 2005-11-11 16:21:40	Scamopolitan
	I knew this would happen when I first enrolled. Something about the smell of Snapps on Doug's breath that was appealing. I guess leaving the security guard to run the school wasn't his best idea. G.E.D here I come. Regetfull

Marian Name posted: 2005-11-13 00:56:50	SCAM!!!!!!!!
	Does anyone have any information abouyt this f#@#ed up school? I need my diploma and transcript!!!

celina garcia Name posted: 2005-11-14 16:16:51

hs info

hi everyone, I just recieved a confirmation letter from the State's Attorney General and I will have some info to tell you guys as soon as by the end of the week!!! Thats good I am getting some where!!I also know a couple of attorneys that are handling this and as soon as I the attorney tells me I can go ahead and post what the letter says and if there is light at the end of this tunnel for all of us then I will le everyone know, I personally have an appointment with some one from the state so i will also let you know how that goes and i have told the appropriate people about this website and they are monitoring it and they will also post there contact info as soon as this lawsuit is official, my contact info is garciacelina@yahoo.com if you need anymore info....thanks

Marla Name posted: 2005-11-22 13:27:11

Transcripts

Way to go Celina. Much appreciated. F.Y.I>>>> Even if you do obtain your high school diploma from these creeps...it is INVALID. Cosmopolitan was an unaccredited high school. This it what I was told by the Registars office at both Truman College and Harold Washington College. Call the Dean of Registrar or Dean of Admissions at your school and ask what recourse you should take. H.Washington and Truman will let you take a placement test called "ability to benefit" which will give you the eqivalent of a high school diploma placement. Celina....keep us informed.

Marla Name posted: 2005-11-22 13:28:15

Transcripts

Way to go Celina. Much appreciated. F.Y.I>>>> Even if you do obtain your high school diploma from these creeps...it is INVALID. Cosmopolitan was an unaccredited high school. This it what I was told by the Registars office at both Truman College and Harold Washington College. Call the Dean of Registrar or Dean of Admissions at your school and ask what recourse you should take. H.Washington and Truman will let you take a placement test called "ability to benefit" which will give you the eqivalent of a high school diploma placement. Celina....keep us informed.

Nancy Arroyo Name posted: 2005-11-23 11:45:51

Transcripts

Hello all, I am also very fraustrated with the fact that this school closed and that some colleges are not accepting transcripts from this school. I did do some researh and got a number for Lisa Tobana in springfield she handles closed schools transcripts. (217)524-8750 Please use this ifnormation to the fullest theres got to be something out there for the people who paid a lot of money for there education.

Nancy Arroyo Name posted: 2005-11-23 12:29:01

Transcripts

Hello all, I am also very fraustrated with the fact that this school closed and that some colleges are not accepting transcripts from this school. I did do some researh and got a number for Lisa Tobana in springfield she handles closed schools transcripts. (217)524-8750 Please use this ifnormation to the fullest theres got to be something out there for the people who paid a lot of money for there education.

Marla Name posted: 2005-11-23 15:20:35

Transcripts

Its unbelievable. The problem with Cosmopolitan is that they never turned in transcripts for there students because they were not accredited. Meaning....The diploma means nothing anyway. The Illinois State Board of Education doesn't recognize this school as a school. I spoke to someone in the same office and they said these people disappeared into thin air and there is no record of any of us getting a diploma.

Alexa Little Name posted: 2005-11-28 20:27:56	cosmopolitan school
	Hi I just learned about this this site, also in need of my transcripts, please keep me informed, and if I can assist with any of this process, let me know...thanks! Alexa

francesca Name posted: 2005-12-15 12:01:49	transcripts
	I need to request a copy of transcripts were do I send the request form?

teresa Name posted: 2006-01-07 01:18:57

Marin Prep

I would like to know some more information about Marin prep, like how anyone else heard about it and when was the last date anyone attended, because just like many of you I have a family memeber that attended marin and was just weeks away from graduating when he was told that the school was only going to be closed for a week because of a gas leak but it turns out it was all a lie. If any one attended Marine in spring of 05 I would really like to hear from you, Thank you

AngelaTurner Name posted: 2006-01-10 18:40:17	Need Information
	I'm very disappointed I completed high school 1989. I believed i had a accredited high school diploma.I have used this information since 1989 i have completed training classes programs and i have received other forms of certification , i'm currently looking to advance my current level of education & training. I'm confused about this whole thing!

kimberly Name posted: 2006-01-18 12:59:10

transcripts

What is going on, I have mailed Cosmo twice from the po box the lisa tuban gave me. And I sent in a $5.00 money order. Which I will now try to recv back. Please let get together to get this thing straighten out. If this is true, Every thing I done so far is no good. I hope my job is not affected by me not have a real high school. I thought that part of life was behind me. I even went to college after that. Guess that was no good either. I am going to look into getting my high school diploma /ged now. Wow, after 20 years this is crazy. I graduated (if you can call it that) in 1985. Please, Let us all pray.

chiller leonard Name posted: 2006-01-19 11:17:26	i cant find cosmopolitan prep high school
	ive been sending money and paying on my diplomia and never heard back from them what the hell is going on will we have to go back to school again to get a high school diplomia i am pissed

KIM Name posted: 2006-01-20 10:25:45

going back to high school.

I will do what I have to, but if i don't then i would like to know this. I emailed garcia celina and she has not emailed me back regarding the letter she recvd from the attrny general. I just want to know if we have to go back to get a ged or not. I really want to go to college soon. And I would like to know how for 20 years this school existed and sent out transcripts which i personally went to college and other training facilities. Actually the job i started two years ago verified w/cosmospolitan that i graduated. There's got to be something right about this school or the law didn't care that so many people were being duped. And why did these colleges and other places except this.

Kim Barker Name posted: 2006-01-20 10:50:27	transcripts or diploma
	I'm trying to locate a way to obtain my records from this school----- HELP!!!!I grauated in 1991---HELP anyone!!!!!

Dean Hickstein Name posted: 2006-01-22 11:24:57

we should have known

The school was being run by minnimum wage employees and I doubt the teachers were even accredited. I had Mr. Lawrence back in 1985 who claimed he had been abduted by aliens not just once but many times. With me red flags started going up even as a 17 year old. In english Mr. Rappaold had us write a poem and read it in front of the class. After I read my poem he told everyone it was about smoking weed. Nothing could have been further from the truth and I could not believe a teacher would act that way in front of a class. Where did these people come from? Better yet, where did they go?

Sandy Name posted: 2006-01-25 14:37:51	Cosmopolitan
	I am trying to get a hold of my transcripts. I called the building where the school was located and the person I spoke to said that the school moved 6 months ago. I asked if he had an address and he said no. Could anybody give me anymore information? I emailed Celina Garcia to find out more information about how to go about all of this and she has not emailed me back. Someone Pleas HELP!!!!!

Christina Janek Name posted: 2006-01-27 20:51:16	transcripts
	Looking for a way to get my transcripts for the yr 1988?so i could attend The Ill Institute of Art. Celina Garcia please contact me at joescoleri@aol.com if you have any info on how to do that. I would also like to help you fight this battle

Tania Ortiz Name posted: 2006-01-28 19:40:33	Transcript location
	I know a lot of you have been asking where to obtain your transcript. The school merged with Marin Preparatory school 240W. randolph Chicago, IL 60606 Hope this helps.

Cathy Goodman Name posted: 2006-01-31 21:43:36	Cosmopolitan
	I graduated (or I thought I did) in 1997, and I noticed that people graduated in the early '80s. How can a school that is unaccredited be open for so long? If anyone gets anywhere with this problem, please post info. I, like many, am trying to go back to school! Thank you to all who have been helping get answers!

Lori Name posted: 2006-02-11 19:22:28

Address

I called the board of education to find out that they have had alot of inquiries about this school.My son is in the same situation.They gave me the following address and said that they were sending out diplomas.I wrote a week ago and have my fingers crossed..It is as follows.... Marin Prepatory School(they changed thier name last year) PO Box 411376 Chicago IL 60641 If this fails I am going to a lawyer...Good luck all

keisha carson Name posted: 2006-02-15 09:27:20

Transcripts&Diploma

I graduated from cosmopolitan in July of 97.I just finished a course for medical assistant program. The college I went to Olympia does not want me to give me my certificate for completing the course because I do not have my diploma or transcripts.I can't take my state boards to become certified until I get my diploma or transcripts.Thanks Lori for the P.O. box I'm going to try that.If you receive anymore info please email me @ keishacarson@yahoo.com

brenda anaya Name posted: 2006-02-16 13:25:34

still looking for these people!!!

what is going on? my sister in law also went to this school, and when she completed the clsses she went for her diploma, only to find out this school had closed. is there any new info on this case? why did the city permit these folks to lure people and trick them for so many years, did they just want someone to occupy that space? or did they not care because the people that were being tricked were mainly minorities???? they need some answers and their money back!! it's not fair!!

VANESSA Name posted: 2006-02-16 13:35:25

DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS

I graduated in 12/04 and had recieved a noterized letter stating that I graduated cosmopolitan prep school.I was unable to pay for the diploma at the time. but now I need it to further my education.I also tried looking for them but was unsuccessful.I do know that at the time I was attending it was marilyn in charge then her brother took over his name was david martinez.I also want to file a suite.I payed to much money for this program.

david martinez Name posted: 2006-02-19 19:32:08	i got your transcript right here
	fuck you ponk keeds . me lerned you good. stop wining. you cant sue me. me am bulletproof. bitches.

Maribel Name posted: 2006-02-20 19:11:09	also would like my Transcripts
	If anyone has any further info. regarding this matter plz e-mail me at maribelavila7983@hotmail.com. i also attended Cosmo in 2002, and i'm looking to attend College plz anyone let me know.

tania Name posted: 2006-02-21 09:44:18	stupid fake david martinez
	for that fake david he wasn't chinese you idiot, he was puerto rican. if you were on this website that means yo ass also got played!!!!! what an IDIOT, I SWEAR SOME PEOPLE JUST NEED TO DIE!!!

ROSALBA Name posted: 2006-02-21 11:54:41	WE WILL GET CLOSE
	YUP! WHAT AN IDIOT, SOME PEOPLE DO NEED TO DIE. ANYHOW, HAS ANYONE HEARD OF ANYTHING. THEY HAVE STARTED A SEARCH FOR THESE PEOPLE. HOPEFULLY, PRETTY SOON WE WILL HAVE SOME INFORMATION. DAVID MARTINEZ HAS SEVERAL ADDRESSES IN CHICAGO, BUT WE WILL NEED SOMEONE TO IDENTIFY HIM. WE ARE GETTING CLOSE KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED.

Jessica Name posted: 2006-03-01 15:26:29

Want to help

I went to this shcool in 2001 and graduated I did receive my transcripts from this school. Actually I received multiple transcripts. I also went to college after I graduated at Moraine Valley in Palos then transferred to Harold Washington. I actually just had a problem with this school when I went to apply for the Cook County Sheriff's test. They told me that this school is not recognized by the state of Illinois, which I do not understand because then how could I have gone to college and through life with out ever having a problem. I do plan to find out exactly what happened to this school and how I can rectify this situation. If it comes to be that this was all a hoax I plan on filing a lawsuit and getting reimbursed. My advice to everyone that is looking for their transcripts is that you forget about ever getting them and just obtain a G.E.D. I know that it sucks but there really are not any other options for the simple reason that you just don't know how long of a process all of this is going to be. If anyone has any new information please email me at jjacobs@youthserviceproject.org and I will post any new information that I find out about this whole mess.

Edward Baker Name posted: 2006-03-01 19:11:43	Diploma & Transcripts
	I need some forwarding information from Cosmopolitan Preparatory High School to obtain my diploma and transcripts. I graduated 02/20/90. I am currently seeking employment that requires this information only to find out that the school has closed. Please contact me by email with information for my to obtain my records. Thanks

MARGARET TURNER Name posted: 2006-03-04 19:29:33	I NEED MY TRANSSCRIPTS
	I ATTENDED THIS SCHOO LAST IN SUMMER OF 2005.pLEASE SOMEONE LETS MAKE A STAND CAN WE GET THE NEWS OR POLICE INVOLVED. I STILL HAVE MY RECIEPTS

angelica Name posted: 2006-03-15 14:24:50	I NEED MY DIPLOMA
	I finished school in July of 96 and I need to find these people so they can provide me with what I need if anyone has any info please inform me acdon16@yahoo.com thanks

erica aviles Name posted: 2006-03-15 21:13:49	transcripts& diploma
	I ATTENDED COSMO AND GRADUATED IN 2002. I NEED COPIES OF MY DIPLOMA, INFO ME BACK AT DYVNBUTRFLY@YAHOO.COM. I HAVE MY RECIEPTS. THANK YOU

m medina Name posted: 2006-03-20 13:44:30

transcripts

I Really needed my trancsripts for a job i was traying to get. After reading this I realize there really is nothing I can do but pass up the opportunity. This really sucks after 6yrs I may have to go back to school to obtain a GED. Please e mail me with any info I would really like to sue these bastards for making me put my career on hold. momo3256@netscape.net Thank you I thought I was the only one going through this.

Adriana Name posted: 2006-03-21 12:18:00	Transcripts
	I email the Ill. Governer, the Chicago Major, and Obama I suggest you all do the same. We need to be heard and assisted. I hope we all are register voters so we count.

Kristen Name posted: 2006-03-21 15:31:32	Diploma
	Please if any one have any information on this school please e-mail me ASAP. Also if you have information on a law suit on emtional distrees. joykris20@yahoo.com

Kristen Name posted: 2006-03-21 15:35:30	Diploma
	Please if any one have any information on this school please e-mail me ASAP. Also if you have information on a law suit on emtional distrees. joykris20@yahoo.com

Nicole Davies Name posted: 2006-03-22 11:42:58	This school screwed me!
	If anyone knows anything about this school please call me or email me. Or, if you or someone you know is in the same situation, please do the same. (773) 545-6096 - ndavies000@hotmail.com. I paid this school all the fees, and passed all my classes, and they just disappeared!

Nicole Davies Name posted: 2006-03-22 11:52:42

Please Contact Me

I attended this school in Jan. 2005 and completed my final class that summer. I called David to ask for my diploma, he said the school had carbon monoxide and to call back. I called, the phone was disconnected after a few weeks. I drove by, it was vacant. If anyone is in the same situation, please contact me. If we get enough of people in the same situation together, we can do something about it. If you have any information, please contact me also. EMAIL ndavies000@hotmail.com-- PHONE 773-545-6096 -- Thanks! -Nicole

Nicole Davies Name posted: 2006-03-22 11:58:52

Please Contact Me

I attended this school in Jan. 2005 and completed my final class that summer. I called David to ask for my diploma, he said the school had carbon monoxide and to call back. I called, the phone was disconnected after a few weeks. I drove by, it was vacant. If anyone is in the same situation, please contact me. If we get enough of people in the same situation together, we can do something about it. If you have any information, please contact me also. EMAIL ndavies000@hotmail.com-- PHONE 773-545-6096 -- Thanks! -Nicole

Koshina Moore-DeLacy Name posted: 2006-03-23 15:50:23	Searching for staff to hand out my Diploma!!!!!
	Well, I'm here to retrive my High School Diploma. If anyone heres from the school or perhaps find out how we can obtain our transcripts please give me a call at (816) 358-5919 or email me at kokiarakiara@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Reynaldo Serrano Name posted: 2006-03-28 14:18:14	Transcripts
	Where is this school located i need to obtain my transcripts.

Reynaldo Serrano Name posted: 2006-03-28 14:19:44	Transcripts
	Where is this school located i need to obtain my transcripts.

Reynaldo Serrano Name posted: 2006-03-28 14:20:38	Transcripts
	Where is this school located i need to obtain my transcripts.

Reynaldo Serrano Name posted: 2006-03-28 14:21:11	Transcripts
	Where is this school located i need to obtain my transcripts.

Reynaldo Serrano Name posted: 2006-03-28 14:21:46	Transcripts
	Where is this school located i need to obtain my transcripts.

thomas spears Name posted: 2006-03-29 09:48:22	diploma
	I'm trying to contact someone from cosmopolitan prep, about acquiring a copy of my diploma.( class of 1984) I've moved to minneapolis,mn and need my diploma. You can mail me information to 2211 Clinton Ave. South- Minneapolis,MN 55404. Thank You.

LAURI Name posted: 2006-04-02 15:12:28	BAMBOOZLED
	ALL OF THESE E-MAILS BRINGS ME TO TEARS. I ATTENDED THIS BOOTLEG SCHOOL IN 2002. I AM JUST AT A LOST OF WORDS FOR HOW THIS SCHOOL HAS MANAGED CLEAN MY PARENTS BANK ACCOUNT OUT, LIE AND TELL EVERYONE THAT THEY ARE AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL,VANISH INTO THIN AIR , AND RUIN MY LIFE. IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT LAURIMCALLAWAY@YAHOO.COM

Lori Name posted: 2006-04-05 00:38:41	Sue
	alright people it is time for a class action suit.i am getting in touch with a great lawyer,get on board.

shawn Name posted: 2006-04-05 19:18:46	lawsuit
	I am all about it I attended in 1996 me and my uncle. I although do have a copy of my dipolma though and have transcripts. I got them way back when it was cosmopolitan though.

shawn Name posted: 2006-04-05 19:19:55	lawsuit
	I am all about it I attended in 1996 me and my uncle. I although do have a copy of my dipolma though and have transcripts. I got them way back when it was cosmopolitan though.

Judy Name posted: 2006-04-11 16:54:43

Closed School Transcripts

I came across this information on the web: All private business and vocational schools are required to keep permanent records suitable for transcript purpose for fifty (50) calendar years after the student has left the school. If you need a copy of your transcript, you should contact the school you attended. In the event the school no longer exists, contact our closed school records by writing to the Illinois State Board of Education, Private Business and Vocational Schools, Closed School Records, 100 North First Street, Springfield, IL 62777 or by fax to 217/524-8750 to submit a written request for a transcript. All requests must be in writing. Please include the name of the student, school name, social security number, date of birth, year attended or graduated and address to where transcript is to be sent. You may contact the Illinois State Board of Education for further information (217/782-2948). Hope it helps.

Lori Name posted: 2006-04-12 00:22:40	Not Recognized
	This school is not recognized by the board of education so they will not have records.I was in touch with them and all they gave me was an address to write to.Maybe we will hopefully recieve transcripts and diplomas.If not I think it is time for a class action suit.

c lopez Name posted: 2006-04-12 20:16:02

i guess this it, huh?

i thought i was doing the best thing i could possibly do at that time... i was getting my high school diploma... after dropping out due to all the school violence and gangs... i thought i was doing the right thing to pay for a private school... now i that i want to continue my education... i need to start from scratch... minus what i paid to go there in the first place... if you need to add me to a list of cosmo-headhunters... my email is... lifeafterwildstyle@hotmail.com **sigh** GED classes... here i come! weak!!!

Karen S. Name posted: 2006-04-13 15:17:11	Contacted the Media
	I have contacted Pam Zekman of channel 2 news and sent her the link to this site. I am not an attendee of this school but am very interested in how something like this could possibly happen. I will do whatever I can to help.

Karen S. Name posted: 2006-04-13 15:17:50	Contacted the Media
	I have contacted Pam Zekman of channel 2 news and sent her the link to this site. I am not an attendee of this school but am very interested in how something like this could possibly happen. I will do whatever I can to help.

Stacey Sawh Name posted: 2006-04-14 12:01:37

I want to be in the Loop

My aunt and I both attended this school. We both thought we graduated in 1985 (21 years ago). She called me at work this morning tyring to locate a phone number for them as a new job she is starting on May 1st is asking for her transripts. I went online and this is the web site I discovered. I too will try to contact Pam Zekman. This is ludicrous. How could they operate for 20+ years and no one catch on. I am sure that thousands of people have gone to this school over the years. We made these people very rich. It's time they paid the piper. If anyone has had any success since they have been on this site, please let us all know.

Demetrius Name posted: 2006-04-15 00:22:50

Transcripts

I also worte to the P.O. Box that the Board of Education has given out to receive student's records. Hopefully I will hear something. I graduated in 1997 and desperately need my transcripts for a great CAREER opportunity that is a shoe-in; only they are waiting for me to send them my transcripts. Lori, have you heard anything since you wrote them back in February? Anyone with information, please email me at Dismrwright78@yahoo.com. I would really appreciate it.

Lori Name posted: 2006-04-15 19:59:20	Transcripts
	It has been about a month now since I sent for the transcripts and no word.I have an address of the person who owned the school and if I don't hear anything in the next two weeks I am going to file a lawsuit.This is ridiculous.

donna Marie Benjamin Name posted: 2006-04-17 19:19:40	high transcript
	how do i obtain my high school transcripts i graduated in june 1976 and i need them please help me to get them thank you

LISA TEUBNER Name posted: 2006-04-21 08:52:23

Cosmopolitan/Marin Prep High School Records

The school was neither registered nor recognized by the Board of Education. We DO have records prior to 1981. PATRICK HURLEY from the Attorney General's Office needs information for law suit purposes and can be reached at 312-814-3000. If no one responds to the PO Box 411376, Chicago 60641, for records after 1981,then PLEASE go get a GED from your local Community College while you are waiting. This is the best information from the ISBE that I can give you. My number is 217-782-2948.

LISA TEUBNER Name posted: 2006-04-21 08:52:30

Cosmopolitan/Marin Prep High School Records

The school was neither registered nor recognized by the Board of Education. We DO have records prior to 1981. PATRICK HURLEY from the Attorney General's Office needs information for law suit purposes and can be reached at 312-814-3000. If no one responds to the PO Box 411376, Chicago 60641, for records after 1981,then PLEASE go get a GED from your local Community College while you are waiting. This is the best information from the ISBE that I can give you. My number is 217-782-2948.

paul dublinski Name posted: 2006-04-27 01:30:30	what is going on
	I went to cosmo in 2002 now i want to join the air force and they tell me about the bull shit that is going on and that i cant enlist bc i dont have an actual diploma just a peice of paper thanks for screwing me

Ivelisse Lopez Name posted: 2006-04-27 15:11:42	We Need To Do Something
	I think something needs to be done! I want my money BACK! I graduated in 1998.

Maribel Name posted: 2006-04-29 16:00:29

Class Action Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit allows one person or a small group of people to be represented by a law firm and sue on behalf of hundreds, thousands or hundreds of thousands of different people with similar complaints. Because there is strength in numbers, a class action lawsuit is a powerful tool that individuals can use to enforce the law against large corporate firms and government entities.So let's unite together and do something about this, but first i need the help of those who are willing to come foward about this injustice. Whoever is interested in helping me out please contact me at maribelavila7983@hotmail.com

Brian Name posted: 2006-05-02 03:38:19	Location?
	Did this school use to be on 220 S. State?

Gisela Name posted: 2006-05-08 13:54:58	Transcripts
	I have been trying to get my transcripts, and just been told this school no longer exist. What is going on? I filed a complaint to the states attorney's office. Does anyone know anyhting about this case?

Edith Name posted: 2006-05-08 17:24:00	Lets do something about this
	Everyone please call the Attorney Generals office and complete the complaint form 312-814-3000..Any questions please email me at hedcort@aol.com

Clarice Sambo Name posted: 2006-05-09 12:06:12	I spoke with Mr. Hurley
	And he asked me to fill out a complaint form and add my name to an ever growing list. I left out of Cosmo in 1996. Come on and let's jump on the bandwagon together. They're looking for the principal...It's the only way they're going to be able to do something.

Clarice Sambo Name posted: 2006-05-09 12:07:09	I spoke with Mr. Hurley
	And he asked me to fill out a complaint form and add my name to an ever growing list. I left out of Cosmo in 1996. Come on and let's jump on the bandwagon together. They're looking for the principal...It's the only way they're going to be able to do something.

Brandy Flint Name posted: 2006-05-09 13:05:44	They are so bogus
	Yeah, i will complain and everybody else that is looking for transcripts should to. We paid all of that money and now we get treated like this. I am not having it....

Maricela Name posted: 2006-05-10 09:29:49

TRANSCRIPTS

Where do I START! This is so unfair to us that we have been used and no one knows where our future transcripts are! I want to know what complaint form I use from this website! Anyone who cares about there future is going to do something about this matter! Somebody has to know where our transcripts are? We worked hard just like everyone else thinking this was a good place to get our diploma! So if any of those political people who work for CPS or Cosmo should help us! You say Education is important so give us what you supposedly Say. A helping hand! We should be accrediated and give us our transcripts!

Lisma Name posted: 2006-05-12 15:08:12

transcripts anyone?

Has anyone even received theirs? I graduated in Dec. 99' I did receive my diploma and about a year later when I wanted to enroll to continue my education I called and asked for my transcripts, waited a month and called again only to get the "school" machine, left a msg. god knows how many time and to this day, I'm still empty handed and frustrated only to find out that this "school" isn’t even recognized by the board of Ed. By reading some of the entries above I see that I'm not the onlt one. I can't believe that they got away with this for so many years, but they sure didn’t hesitate to take our hard earned money now did they? I just can't believe the kind stressful hell we are all going trough, if any one knows of a way that I could somehow obtain my transcripts, please email me at lismae996@hotmal.com, I also want to join any planned civil suite against them for all the shit I've encountered because of this "school".

lucien Name posted: 2006-05-15 12:54:15	transcript/diploma
	are you all still in business? I need a copy of my transcript and diploma year graduated 1981 downtown chicago.

Dolores Max Name posted: 2006-05-15 13:54:53	transcript
	I graduted in 1981 in downtown chicago , I need a copy of my transcript . I like to know if I can pay with a credit card for the transcript. Thank you Dolores Max

Ursula Merritt Name posted: 2006-05-24 17:02:53	Oh MY GOD!!!!!!
	I graduated in 1982. I am now at a loss for words. Of couse, I am unable to get my transcripts as well. I would also like to be included in any civil action and notified of any additional information regarding this very disturbing situation. My email address is u_merritt@yahoo.com

Kathy Name posted: 2006-05-25 09:25:32

ADDRESS FOR RECORDS

If the applicant graduated from Cosmopolitan Prep/Marin Prep High School after 1981 we have to mail the request with the signed release authorization form to: Diploma Verifiication P.O Box 411376 Chicago, IL 60641 If the applicant graduated before 1981 we have to fax the request with the signed release authorization form to: 217-524-8750. The phone number to follow up on requests is 217-557-3216. The office will not accept an electronic/digital release form. The release form must have the applicant’s signature in order for information to be released.

shawn Name posted: 2006-05-25 12:06:29	Where do we get the forms
	where do we get these forms from. I am out of state and would like to get a copy of my dipolma. I graduated from Cosmopolitan in 1996. Please adv me. Meaning what documenation is the request form where is it located at.

Dolores Max Name posted: 2006-05-25 20:29:57	Transcript
	How do I get my transcript send to the college I want to attend

Lori Name posted: 2006-05-26 00:06:49

No Diploma

I sent a letter to the P.O. box in February and nothing has arrived which leads me to believe that we are all F*&^$$^^.My son has to take his GED after we spent over $2000 in tuition.We all need to contact someone to do something about this.I have left e-mails to Walter Jacobson as well as Fox News,but no answer.I think I will have to write someone higher up or do something silly like write Oprah to make someone hear our voices.

Lori Name posted: 2006-05-26 00:07:05

No Diploma

I sent a letter to the P.O. box in February and nothing has arrived which leads me to believe that we are all F*&^$$^^.My son has to take his GED after we spent over $2000 in tuition.We all need to contact someone to do something about this.I have left e-mails to Walter Jacobson as well as Fox News,but no answer.I think I will have to write someone higher up or do something silly like write Oprah to make someone hear our voices.

Chloe Mathis Name posted: 2006-05-27 13:44:17	Schools name and location
	I'm trying to find out where this school is located and wat it's new name is

charmaime Name posted: 2006-06-07 16:28:07

diploma

Hi everyone I am another Graduate of Cosompolitan prep. I understand what everyone is going through, I have been searching the internet and came up with some of the same things everyone has talked about... however, I found it very interesting that they changed their name after being sued by a former teacher for discrimmination. Then all of a sudden they vanished. Now, I do have my diploma and just to give you guys some hope I did enter Harold Washington and was accepted into University of Phoenix . There is still hope please don't give up on your dreams. Dispute any backround check that says your diploma is no good. As one of the other writer stated it can be treated as a homeschool diploma. Seek out Colleges that accept Homeschoolers it is a lot of Schools that do. I know this doesn't solve the employment problem ... but if you explain to the employer ahead of time it may be the difference in you getting hire. I am praying for everyone who has been affected by this ... Don't give up! You earned your Diploma! Even though the School was not accredited does not mean it was illegal. I earned my credits and I don't intend to give up what I worked for because the School does not exist anymore. There are plenty of school close not all are cps.. should those people rip up their diplomas? I have faith that if we work together we will all come out winners. I am praying for all of us.

angie Name posted: 2006-06-08 22:03:03	no diploma
	just when I thought things were bad, it just got worse, to get laid off- (I'll just go get another job), and here I am wondering why a job offer has not called me back, now I Know they think I'm not qualified and a lier.

Marilyn Name posted: 2006-06-14 13:35:56

Cosmopolitan Prep School

I am totally in shock by what I have been reading. I attended Cosmopolitan 1963-64, when it was headed by the man who started it. I can't say enough about the man or the education I received there. Since the original head of the school was in his 50's, I'm guessing the school passed through several hands after he possibly retired, and the school went downhill. It was at one time a very good school and their reputation was excellent. Apparently, someone saw an opportunity to make money and took it.

ESMERALDA Name posted: 2006-06-20 19:16:34	transcripts
	I can not believe what im reading pls if you have any info let me know ....

MARIA Name posted: 2006-07-11 17:10:22	What no Diploma!!
	Oh Well, Sounds like the bottom line is we need to all line up and take the GED HUH!

Melissa Name posted: 2006-07-13 12:34:17	Cosmo
	Like Charmaime says, don't give up hope. I graduated from Cosmo in 1993, then graduated from Harold Washington in 95 and Roosevelt in 2001 and am now a 3rd year in law school. However, I hope I don't get screwed when it's time to take the bar!

tonya Name posted: 2006-07-15 23:26:42	need diploma
	i just learned about this and i'm very hurt to find out i dont have a high school diploma.please if someone find out anything please contact me at brownsugartrans@comcast.net

angelica Name posted: 2006-07-18 14:37:14	Cosmopolitan
	Here is the web site to file a complaint againts the school maybe this could lead to a law suite and get monetary compensation. But we need to all file a complaint the more complaints they get the better chance to get this creeps for fraud. www.ag.state.il.us and go under Protecting Consumers then Click on Consumers complaint

JoeLuis Name posted: 2006-07-21 05:33:59	Cosmo
	I'm currently in Iraq and I just found out about this bullshit! I have many questions that need answers. I plan on attending college once I get out of the Army but I see now that I'm going to have problems so if anyone has any real info on this matter please e-mail me at esoj1223@hotmail.com

JoeLuis Name posted: 2006-07-21 05:35:59	Cosmo
	I'm currently in Iraq and I just found out about this bullshit! I have many questions that need answers. I plan on attending college once I get out of the Army but I see now that I'm going to have problems so if anyone has any real info on this matter please e-mail me at esoj1223@hotmail.com

furritus Name posted: 2006-07-24 13:27:44

cosmo transcripts

This is horrible. I am in the exact same situation as everyone here. I graduated in 2000 and did get my 'diploma'. I got into Harper college ok, but I'm having problems with Roosevelt because I have no transcripts. I am filling out the form to complain to the Atty General, but in the meantime my life will be on hold. It's scary to think this is happening to so many. Everyone fill out a complaint form and write or call anyone you can. They are definitely NOT accredited. If I hear anything I'll leave a message, but it looks pretty bad. All I can say is explain the situation to the school or employer especially if they are in Illinois. It's not like we can't prove they duped us all.

Trevor Borum Name posted: 2006-07-24 21:37:04	Why did this have to happen to me......I just lost my job and i went to apply for one and got turned down because its not real
	I have tried to get a copy of my transcipts & diploma as well and the state board told me the school no longer exists,& they haven't registered with the Board of Education since the1980's and you would need to file a consumer complaint w/ the states attorney general if anyone has info please email me.Stressfreeentertainment@sprint.blackberry.net Thanks

Robert Name posted: 2006-07-26 01:53:29	Cosmopolitan Prep
	I too have tried contacting the school and was unable to reach anyone, number is being checked is what I got. How could this have gone on for so long? And how did so many people go on to college and even law school? If anyone has any new information on this matter please post it so everyone affected can put this behind them.

jacqueline Name posted: 2006-07-27 16:40:39	ha ha!
	well guess wat people i graduated in 2002 and i got my transcripts. dey have a new name, but im not telling no one where dey at now. so good luck. ha ha!

jacqueline Name posted: 2006-07-27 16:49:59	im playing
	im just playing guys i never recieved anything. these peopel gipped us off, dey bootleg. i agree with everyone we should do sumthing about it. i also need my transcripts to get into northeastern. im probably gonna jus make one up damn it. but if u have any info plz e-mail me at thugbbypht@yahoo.com

claudett firmanko Name posted: 2006-07-27 17:01:00	i know sum info
	da number u can reach is 773-628-9485 he is david martinez cousin. he has opened up another private school in skokie il. he should have sum info about dat. he told me sumthings dat made me feel better about my situation. if ur desperate plz contact him.

Robert Name posted: 2006-07-28 15:07:11	Comopolitan Prep
	Hi Claudett, What exactly did you find out that made you feel better about this situation? Please email me at , I'd like to find out if I'm going to be able to get into college and recieve my student loan money.

jacqueline Name posted: 2006-07-28 15:52:37	crap!
	all dat stuff claudett says is crap. its sumones elses number dat dont even know wats going on so mind it. but 4 real people wat r we gonna do. i think we should all gather up and meet and march to wherever we have to go to get what we paid 4. if ur down plz e-mail me at thugbbypht@yahoo.com

shawn Name posted: 2006-07-30 20:13:58

diploma

Well if it makes you feel any better. My degree from the school was accepted. I have obtained my associates degree, and I am almost done with my Bachelors degree in Sociology. I am also in the state of Virginia now. I have applied to many police departments and etc and went extensive background checks and all came back fine. I was also offered numerous law enforcement positions but declined them, and accepted my current position in the telecommunication field that did complete background check also. So you can still use this as a valid diploma from a private school.

JESSE ELLIS Name posted: 2006-07-31 10:37:33	MY DIPLOMA
	IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SCHOOL OTHER THAN THE PO BOX NUMBER PLEASE CALL ME AT 708 646-3814 OR E-MAIL ME AT CHEESECAKE60@ COMCAST.NET i WANT TO FILE A SUIT FOR MY MONEY BACK. THANKS MIDWEST JESS

Gloria Ruvalcaba Name posted: 2006-08-03 15:30:29	need my diploma!
	Can someone get back to me! I need to get my High School Diploma. I would really appreciate it.

NIKETTA Name posted: 2006-08-07 01:49:42	NEED MY DIPLOMA
	I AM IN THE SAME BOAT AS EVERYONE ELSE I AM STARTING OVER IN A NEW STATE AND NEED A COPY OF MY DIPLOMA FOR EMPLOYEMENT. IF THERE IS A LAW SUIT BEING FILED PLEASE ADD MY NAME TO IT. IF ANYONE HAS ANY NEW INFORMATION ON THIS PLACE PLEASE CONTACT ME AT NIKETTAJONES@YAHOO.COM

heather Name posted: 2006-08-07 20:06:02	YOU SCAMMING BASTARD
	YOU WILL NOT GET AWAY WITH THIS I WILL GUARANTEE YOU THAT. YOU TAKE PEOPLES MONEY AND MESS WITH THEIR LIVES!!!? YOU WILL GET YOURS :)THAT IS A FACT AND ACCREDITED AND I WILL GIVE YOU A DIPLOMA FOR THAT!!!

LaToshia Name posted: 2006-08-11 15:47:12	your phone number
	I AM REALLY TRYING TO GET A HOLD TO THE SCHOOL AND THE NUMBER IS DISCO, WHAT IS UP WITH THAT? I NEED SOMEONE TO EMAIL ME BACK NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM VERY FRUSTRATED AND DO NOT WANT TO COME DOWN THERE TO TALK WITH ANYONE, JUST EMAIL ME BACK, THIS SCHOOL IS BULLSHIT! I WILL MAKE THIS PUBLIC AND YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO THERE WITH ME!!!!!!!!

robert Name posted: 2006-08-16 20:41:06	I attended cosmopolitan preparatory high school
	anyone have any idea whats happend to this school,I attended cosmopolitan preparatory high school. Address was 188 west Randolph st in Chicago 60601..I need to find out if they still exist and if i can obtain a copy of transcripts.. Vincent Steele

robert Name posted: 2006-08-16 20:41:45	I attended cosmopolitan preparatory high school
	anyone have any idea whats happend to this school,I attended cosmopolitan preparatory high school. Address was 188 west Randolph st in Chicago 60601..I need to find out if they still exist and if i can obtain a copy of transcripts.. Vincent Steele

dulce Name posted: 2006-08-24 00:44:46	TRANSCRIPTS 2003
	CAN ANYONE PLEASE EMAIL AND LET ME KNOW IF THEY WHERE ABLE TO OBTAIN THEIR TRANSCRIPTS AND HOW THEY DID IT.

deborah rosa Name posted: 2006-08-24 15:54:47	cozmosucks
	I graduated from cosmo in 1997 I was able to get into college with my diploma but I had a fire in my house and my diploma burnt uo in it now my new job is requesting my transcripts and high school diploma and tara no fucken school to be found please help with info if any

LATOYA BROWN Name posted: 2006-08-25 10:59:24	ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST!
	I'M ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.ANY HELPFUL INFO CONTACT ME AT HURT1297@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Justin Name posted: 2006-08-28 17:32:34

To those who have been fooled just as I have...

It pains me to see all of you going through the same thing I am...I think this is the worst for of deceit I have ever experienced...they took away our education...and pretty much our lives....If there is someway we can all fight this...get our money back...and somehow get on with our education...I say we start now...we need to bring these pieces of shit to justice...these people should NOT be out in the world scamming people the way they do...I had to do filing in their filing room...and every single "graduate" was from the 80's ...not ONE was from present day....the so called principal would leave for weeks at a time to go to puerto rico for no apparent reason...what I think...the dude was taking all of the money and taking it to puerto rico as a fuckin scapegoat. We all got scammed and we need to do something about it, please....if you have any info on actions we can take or info on them at all please contact me at my email which is hxckid9@hotmail.com or shit even call me. 773 983 7092 (Justin) I trust that someone will get a hold of me with the right mind. Take care all and keep ur heads up. Justin

student Name posted: 2006-08-30 18:55:46	transcripts
	GOOD LUCK TO GUYS WHO ARE TRYING TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMAS. THE CHICAGO BOARD OF ED DOES NOT HAVE ANY INFO FOR THE HS AT ALL. IT IS AS IF THIS HS NEVER EXISTED. LOOKING INTO GETTING A STATE GED MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA...

Ben A. Name posted: 2006-08-30 20:47:00	Registration
	I wanna take a class!

Ben A. Name posted: 2006-08-30 20:47:24	Registration
	I wanna take a class!

jay Name posted: 2006-08-31 09:52:29

been played

other victim they got here i was incarcerated for six months i get back out i want to start working for the union painting program but i need my transcripts to attend so i go to cosmo i ask the guy in the front desk what floor is cosmo on he tells me they have gone out of business im in shock right now because everytime i went i would always get my transcripts but not today anyone having any info e-mail me at jslowpain@yahoo.com and im down for a lawsuit any info on that too

margaret turner Name posted: 2006-08-31 21:40:55	dipolma
	im in nursing school need transscripts to graduate lets do something

duped student Name posted: 2006-09-01 14:04:37	better business bureau
	believe it or not cosmopolitan prep & marin prep are listed as members of the illinois better business bureau, they also have an ACT school code 140758 and marin prep has an outstanding tax lien how is it that the school administrators cannot be located?

duped student Name posted: 2006-09-01 14:05:49	better business bureau
	believe it or not cosmopolitan prep & marin prep are listed as members of the illinois better business bureau, they also have an ACT school code 140758 and marin prep has an outstanding tax lien how is it that the school administrators cannot be located?

Takesia Sanford Name posted: 2006-09-02 13:06:10

I need my Transcripts

I graduated from this school in 1992 and I'm trying to obtain my transripts for school I had call the dept. of education not the board of education,they had given me a p.o.box for the school,so that I can write a letter,but unfortunately my letter came back,not deliverable unable to forward,this place oviously have no such address,if any one find out any information,please add me to your list,and or lawsuits.

Robert Cisneros Name posted: 2006-09-04 06:57:34

IM NOT THE ONLY ONE

I WAS VERY SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT IM NOT THE ONLY HAVING A PROBLEM OBTAINING MY TRANSCRIPTS AND DIPLOMA. I JUS RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT COSMO WAS NO GOOD WHEN I TRYED TO JOIN THE MARINES AND THEY TOLD ME THAT COSMO WAS NOT ACCREDITED. I ALSO LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE ON HERE WAS VERY PISSED AND DISSAPPOINTED.I WORKED HARD TO GET THAT DIPLOMA AND FOR IT NOT TO MEAN NOTHIN IS REALLY UPSETTING.IM TRYING TO GO ON WITH MY MILITARY CAREER SO IF ANYBODY HAS ANY INFO JUS HIT ME UP AT CisnerosRjr@hotmail.com

Wanda J Name posted: 2006-09-06 13:03:59	Cosmo
	Alot of schools are not accepting the diploma right now. Some do and others don't. I talked to the State Board of Ed and they are trying to retrieve the records, they said it could take years. The GED is the best bet at this time. I graduated back in 92 and I have to stop now and go back to HS.

shepherd louie Name posted: 2006-09-06 22:17:00

Cosmo

I graduated from Cosmo in 1995, but it turned out to be a good move for me because after graduating in just 8 weeks or so, I joined the Air Force and started college overseas, which made me a "transfer" student when I came back to finish my degree here and at this point nobody cares what high school I graduated from. So, my recommendation is to find a loophole like I did and do what you can to find justice with Cosmo/Marine Prep in the mean time. But by all means get on with your lives.

shepherd louie Name posted: 2006-09-06 22:49:56

Cosmo

I reread what I just posted and think its best to make clear that I do not condone what Cosmo/Marine Prep has done to any of you. If you were cheated then do what you have to do. It's just that when I enrolled in the school they made it clear to me that it wasn't accredited in the traditional sense and that certain employers, like the Cook county Sherrif's department, would'nt recognize my diploma. Ironically, the military refferred me to the school! And we have to admit that most public high schools are sorry. I hated dealing with the gangs at Schurz (not to mention the racist on location cops) and Gordon was just to expensive.

willie colone Name posted: 2006-09-11 17:04:22	need my transcripts
	how to get my transcripts from cosmopolitan preparatory

Lety Name posted: 2006-09-13 12:56:24

Are yous serious??

My boyfriend went to this school and thought he graduated but I guess not. He was working for o'hare airport and was in the middle of going to midway airport. when his high school was not varified. I was like what the hell is that. So now every number and office I call says they can't do nothing. I would like to know if they weren't approved by the state board then how the hell can they stamp the "dipolma's" with the state boards seal??? Our next step is to contact the attorney general like someone said above. And to email the major and other people that should be able to help. I mean what the f***??? No one in the whole city can help out?? I find that hard to believe. This guy David Martinez?? Thats probably not even his real name either. I will look threw some old papers with my mother in law and see if she find something with some names on it. Even if they are teachers or whoever and then everyone can come down on them. Because they will not want to be responsible for all this. Good luck everyone and it anyone and I mean anyone has any info. Please email us at lbracero235@yahoo.com

Lety Name posted: 2006-09-13 12:56:59

Are yous serious??

My boyfriend went to this school and thought he graduated but I guess not. He was working for o'hare airport and was in the middle of going to midway airport. when his high school was not varified. I was like what the hell is that. So now every number and office I call says they can't do nothing. I would like to know if they weren't approved by the state board then how the hell can they stamp the "dipolma's" with the state boards seal??? Our next step is to contact the attorney general like someone said above. And to email the major and other people that should be able to help. I mean what the f***??? No one in the whole city can help out?? I find that hard to believe. This guy David Martinez?? Thats probably not even his real name either. I will look threw some old papers with my mother in law and see if she find something with some names on it. Even if they are teachers or whoever and then everyone can come down on them. Because they will not want to be responsible for all this. Good luck everyone and it anyone and I mean anyone has any info. Please email us at lbracero235@yahoo.com

Menkare Amen Name posted: 2006-09-15 18:08:32

I Can't Believe This

What the heck is going on? I graduated from Cosmo 08/18/82 and found out today that there may be no way for me to get my transcripts. I am transferring jobs right now and need my transcripts for education verification. Luckily, I previously worked for this company and they should have a copy of my transcripts on file in storage somewhere. I'm a licensed financial analyst and this may cause trouble with my license. The State and the NASD requires that you have at the least a high school diploma. So after 24 years am I forced to get a GED? Please include me in any class action suit against Cosmopolitan Preparatory High School. Email me the information: menkareamen@comcast.net

ashley Name posted: 2006-09-18 01:07:55	confused
	Well, I understand because I went to the school too and I can't register for college cause no transcripts but my sister went in 97 and my cousin graduated in 2002. Both have attended colleges. cousin goes to college out of state so how can it not be accredited? Maybe it's the new name

karolina Name posted: 2006-09-19 10:21:10	diploma
	i graduated from cosmopolitan prep high school and finished collage now that i am applying for a job that i cant wait to start i might not even do so because my high school diploma is void please include me in a class action law suit this is unfair i graduated in 1998 it has been 8 years

Takesia Name posted: 2006-09-21 16:10:12

diplomas,and Transcripts

We all need to stop right now having a pity party!! because it's not getting us no damn where,but where we are entertaining this bullshit,and start making some real serious moves trying locate any of the bastards who worked at this bulllshit school.I have a few ideas on where we need to start,and number 1 is with the mayors office,because this was a city school,whether private or public number 2 if we get together publicly in front of the fucking city hall building,maybe we will start getting mother fuckers to open their pea size brains as to what's going on.I don't understand how so many damn people were able to get fucked so bad without the mayors office or board of education ever getting involved.eveyone on here should file a complaint with the attorney general's office and confirm it with everyone on here so that we can ultimately have that in place to start a class action suit,because without a lot of us nothing is going to be done.I'm going to get started doing what I have to do,and you get off your asses too so we can get these ass holes who put us in this position.

Joann Coleman Name posted: 2006-09-21 19:24:07	I need my transcript please!!!
	To whom it may concern, I need to a transcript to get into college. I recieve a transcript from you all in 2004 from a school downtown please if their anyway i can obtain another one plese e-mail me.

wendy Name posted: 2006-09-22 00:22:59	I feel like i've been punked!
	HI i am now 31. Trying to get my transcripts but of course that is no possible. Wanted to take some college courses that can't happen because i now have to go for my G.E.D Doesn't that s*ck! I feel for everyone else in the same situation.But,my best advice is move on...

Jennifer Name posted: 2006-09-22 15:21:44	Bs
	What are we supposed to do now? If anyone obtain's the answer to this question,PLEASE contact me! I will definitly try to do some searching my slef!

Jennifer Name posted: 2006-09-22 16:15:47

Bs comt.....

I am now attending a college in Chicago....I have my diploma and a copy of my transcript(97). I recently wanted to transfer to a "better school" but could not without the school getting a hold of an original transcript. So now in stuck with no other options then to stay with the college that accepted me to begin with.......I feel everyon's anger. Please email me if anyone has any other information!!!Including lawsuit's. jenvy82@yahoo.com

Sheena Name posted: 2006-09-25 00:51:40	Need my Diploma
	I really need my diploma, please anyone with any info contact my email address at www.sheenamo@hotmail.com please.

tracy Name posted: 2006-09-25 12:20:19	highschooldiploma
	I graduated in 1997and need to obtain my transcript/diploma

tracy Name posted: 2006-09-25 12:35:35	need my diploma/transcript
	I graduated in 1997 so can anyone please help contact me tjnancylou@peoplepc.com

Rica Name posted: 2006-09-29 15:20:38	Cosmopolitan Prep
	I graduated in 1996 I do have an unofficial copy of my transcripts but, several employers such as the Cook County Sheriff Office Does not recognize the school and some employers require official transcripts and I don't have that. Email me about any lawsuits yricay@aol.com

Mohamed Abdelal Name posted: 2006-09-29 15:26:00

Cosmopolitan or marin prep. Read this

I read all the comments above. Im suprized Im not the only one that got screwed. I know we could most definately make something happen if we work togethor. I spoke to a couple people from the numbers listed above. To me, its not the money or time I wasted (which is of course) but its the principle. I won't allow this to happen. I will be collecting all the emails from this site. I will find someone that can do something. What I'll do is e-mail everyone from here. I would expect you to reply right away. We will most definately make something happen if we think positive and take action. Expect to hear from me soon. Take care and god bless.

Angry Guy Name posted: 2006-09-29 16:57:44	Is this real?
	I "graduated" in 1993, I'm on my way into the military...the only damn thing holding me back is my transcripts from this so called school. I've contacted everyone I could think of. If any of you have any info on contacting these scam artists, or are looking into a lawsuit as I am please email me at yraziel@aol.com...Good luck to you all.

Jennifer Vazquez Name posted: 2006-10-04 10:00:36	BS cont.....
	This is ashame that no one has received any responce, from any source..including the state.....

Lalita Name posted: 2006-10-05 12:14:01	Cosmo
	Hi, I am in the same position I am trying to get my transcript. I attended in 1990. If there is a lawsuit please let me know. I am also going to do some research of my own and look into suing. I will let everyone know what happens. My email adress is lalitarwhite@yahoo.com

STAN Name posted: 2006-10-11 11:01:43

HAVE INFO

HI,I HAVE MY transcripts AND DIPLOMA, PROBLEM IS Cook county Sherrif's department DOESN'T ACCEPT THIS FOR EMPLOYMENT. NOW I HAVE TO GET A ANOTHER GED I'M 43 I DON'T WANT TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS CAN ANYBODY DIRECT ME HOW TO GET A REAL GED, THANKS!.P.S.IF YOU HAVE NAMES YOU CAN FIND THAT PERSON BY USING THIS WEBSITE ZABASEACH.COM WHEN YOU PUNCH IN HIS NAME TRY SKOKIE ADDRESS IF THAT HELPS..CLASS OF 1983 (BIG DEAL)

alicia haynes Name posted: 2006-10-13 11:14:32

marin prep / transcripts

I originally graduated from cosmopolitani in 1999. I later attempted to attend the electricians pre-appreticeship program and contacted the school(now known as marin prep) and was advised that I had not completed a class which was completely false . My tuition was paid in full but I was advised that it wasnt and that if I wanted to obtain my diploma and transcripts I would have to both pay the tuition and complete the class but records would show that I graduated h.s in 2004 instead of 1999. I did what was required in order to provide a future for myself and my child . When I returned to the school at 360 W randolph I was advised that it had been closed and was also given the same po box. I havent jheard anything since and missed out on my opportunity to attend the pre apprenticeship program. I both heart broken and exstatic to find this site and would like to help in any way possible to bring these criminals down. In the mean time I urge everyone to not let this discourage or dter them from their dreams , get that ged and "keep it movin".

David Cheeks Name posted: 2006-10-16 19:49:35	Transcript Request
	I would like a transcript, I graduated in January 2000. Thank You

Hugo Ruiz Name posted: 2006-10-19 11:57:31	Transcript Request
	I graduated in 93 and I need a copy of my transcript ASAP for a job.

chenene Name posted: 2006-10-19 19:04:19	I cant believe it
	I graduated in February 1999. I did recieve my diploma but need a copy cause i dont have the original anymore. this is so hectic, went to school and got a degree and everything. I feel so bad like damn I gotta take the GED test to prove that I have since, and can think above a high school graduate. If anyone recieve any up to date info please contact me.

Shannon Jackson Name posted: 2006-10-25 19:09:08	Need a Copy of Diploma
	I use to attend this school back in 1998, I would need to know how much it would cost to get a copy of my original highschool diploma you can call me @ home any time 773-309-8160

alicia haynes Name posted: 2006-10-28 11:20:18	transcripts/diploma
	i graduated from this school twice and never recieved a diploma and would also like to know if anyone who has requested information from others on this site has recieved anything usefulif so please e-mail me at omaridavon@yahoo.com. i would like to go to college and move on with my life, so any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

ANN ROBINSON Name posted: 2006-11-01 01:49:14	WHAT'S NEXT-TRANSCRIPT
	I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS ! WHAT DO U DO WHEN THIS CAN HAPPEN ? I JUST HAPPEN ON THIS WEBSITE, AND I'M SHOCKED ! STUFF LIKE THIS SHOULD BE CHECKED BY OUR FEARLESS LEADERS, THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD GET OUR PRESIDENT'S ATTENTION. THEY SAY "STAY IN SCHOOL" SO U GO AND PASS ALL CLASSES W/A'S AND B'S AND THEN U RUN INTO THIS A SCHOOL THAT HAS OPERATED SINCE 1934, HOW CAN THIS BE ????????????????????

Vell W. Robinson JR. Name posted: 2006-11-01 02:22:12

DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS

I ATTENDED THIS SAME SCHOOL WHEN IT WAS ON STATE STREET DOWNTOWN CHGO.1992. BUSTING MY BUTT WHILE MY MOM SAT IN THE CAR SLEEPING WAITING FOR ME BECAUSE WE ONLY HAD (1) ONE CAR AND WE LIVED IN THE FALL SO. SUBURBS(WHERE THE SYSTEM TRICKED US INTO MOVING) I ALSO WORKED HARD TO GET GOOD GRADES. AND AS I READ A.ROBINSON'S COMMENT I HAD TO ADD MINE.. I NEVER RECEIVED MY DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS BUT THEY GOT THEIR MONEY. WHEN I CHECKED, THEY HAD MOVED TO THE RANDOLPH ADDRESS. PLS NOTIFY ME IF ANY ACTION TAKEN. YOU KNOW WHEN YOU THINK YOU'RE ON THE RIGHT TRACK....SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS. I KINDA GAVE UP WHEN THE PHONE NUMBER WAS DISCONNECTED AND 411 DIDN'T HAVE ANOTHER ONE, BUT AS IT WOULD HAVE IT I HAPPEN ONTO THIS INFO. WHAT'S NEXT ??

Art Tuskanini Name posted: 2006-11-01 08:58:16	This is some bootleg Garbage
	Graduated on nov of 1996. Ten years ago...come to find out after going to college...and taking a couple courses...these people are telling me NODICE.Take it from me when its time for us to open our mouth and say something....you better open wide.

mayra Name posted: 2006-11-02 15:32:50

Cosmopolitan Prep Fake

My sister went to Cosmo Prep in 2000. She finally decided to go back to school but was asked for a copy of her transcripts/diploma and we couldn't contact the school...Come to find out that this is what I found when I looked on-line. I am completely shocked and disappointed that this school scammed so many people for so long and the state or city did anything about it! We are going to contact the media wether it be radio or news and try to make this story come out which has ruined so many people's lives! Please email me with any info at mayra.lopez@yahoo.com

Francis Calleros Name posted: 2006-11-05 12:32:12	My diploma is a fake
	A few years ago one of the city colleges did not accept my diploma I did not understand, I was completely clueless about this situation. Please contact me with any info francalleros@sbcglobal.net/ franciscalleros@yahoo.com

mj Name posted: 2006-11-07 22:40:56	WOW!
	I knew something was strange about that place. I "graduated" in 1995, but when I went to pick up my diploma in 1998, it had '98 as my graduation year on it. Please keep me posted as to whats going on with this mess. I will definitely keep you guys post about my findings.

mj Name posted: 2006-11-07 23:23:18	WOW!
	I knew something was strange about that place. I "graduated" in 1995, but when I went to pick up my diploma in 1998, it had '98 as my graduation year on it. Please keep me posted as to whats going on with this mess. I will definitely keep you guys post about my findings. (vibesofnature@yahoo.com)

HARRISON BOWMAN Name posted: 2006-11-09 21:12:25	GRADES
	I MOVED FROM CHICAGO AND NMEVER RECEIVE MY GRADES. WILL YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME AND ME KNOW IF YOU STILL HAVE MY RECORDS ON FILE AND WHAT I NEED TO DO TO OBTAIN A COPY THANKS Harrison

danielle Name posted: 2006-11-10 10:20:48

Don't worry

Hi, i just read all of the comments. I atended the school in '98. However, when I have tried to call I got no answer, but for some reason the Three colleges and the job i worked for were able to verify the info I needed, I am not sure how it was done, but it was. My sister was also able tog et info on the school to send her son, unfortunatly she can not remeber how she found it though. Hopefully this works out for us all.

Erica Stevenson Name posted: 2006-11-10 11:52:26	Where?
	Where is the school located?

Mayra Name posted: 2006-11-10 16:12:32

Fake Education : Email addresses?

I contacted different Chicago News channels and finally I've been contacted by channel 7 news.They're interested in our story but they need more specific details. Please send me your email addresses to include your complaints. This is our chance to get this story out there and get closer to catching the thieves that lied to us about our education and stole our parent's hard earned money! Email me at: mayra.lopez@yahoo.com

Name posted: 2006-11-15 22:40:44
	genetic microcomputer looking little nonuniformity - Tons of interesdting stuff!!!

Ms.Luckey Name posted: 2006-11-16 16:47:24

Cosmo

I went to this school and graduated in 1986. I have since gone to college and am now going through a federal background check for a city Police Depertment in Ariozna but am having the most difficult time locating my transcripts for this school. I too, was directed to the State's Attorney Generals office.. I am extremely shocked and mortified at the way they took my parents money and shoveled me out the door believing in my diploma and thinking that i could rely on this as my proof of high school graduation. If there is a Class Action Lawsuit, Please, Add me to the TOP of the list. email. ruthieluckey1@msn.com

Ms.Luckey Name posted: 2006-11-16 16:48:16

Cosmo

I went to this school and graduated in 1986. I have since gone to college and am now going through a federal background check for a city Police Depertment in Ariozna but am having the most difficult time locating my transcripts for this school. I too, was directed to the State's Attorney Generals office.. I am extremely shocked and mortified at the way they took my parents money and shoveled me out the door believing in my diploma and thinking that i could rely on this as my proof of high school graduation. If there is a Class Action Lawsuit, Please, Add me to the TOP of the list. email. ruthieluckey1@msn.com

Tiffany Name posted: 2006-11-18 16:40:58	transcripts
	I googled the school name. What I found was the name of a woman who may be able to help us. She is with Loyola's undergraduate admissions her name is Danita Salone. Her list of schools she recruits from includes Cosmo. It's worth a try. Any ?'s you can email me @ bestyear1999@yahoo.com. I am looking to go to school again and need my transcripts from 1997.

Jennifer Name posted: 2006-11-21 10:01:11

Sales administrative

Hello to everyone. I came across a business card from one of the sales reps at Cosmo, well the one who helped me. His name is Ken Machala, and on the card that I found in my old things, it states the amount that was due and the date I met with him and time. One thing I do not understand is, on the card it says CPS Founded in 1934 and the Owner. So to my understanding CPS stands for Chicago Public Schools so why wouldnt they have our trans and any documentation on Cosmo? This really makes NO sence!!

tina Name posted: 2006-11-22 12:30:49	i'm really scared
	i grauated in 95 i received my doploma and trans. i can't find my trans i tried to contact the school but nothing. i even went downtown if you find anything out please contact me tetemom2004@yahoo.com

mayra Name posted: 2006-11-29 12:02:03

Fake Education : Email addresses

I've noticed that people are posting new messages and not leaving their email address.If you want more information, please leave an email address included in your message so I can contact you with any new information we receive on the investigation. I will post the emails I've been sending to student's whose emails I do have. *** IF YOU HAVE ANY RECEIPTS, PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP AS I NEED TO FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO LEAH HOPE @ CHANNEL 7 NEWS!mayra.lopez@yahoo.com

VICTOR Name posted: 2006-11-29 13:06:01	Pissed Off
	I went to sign up for the cook county sheriff when they told me that my high school didnt exist as a school. If anyone knows of something please contact me.

VICTOR Name posted: 2006-11-29 13:16:27	PISSED OFF
	If anyone knows or hears anything please contact me @ vsantiago079@yahoo.com

Hmaed Khan Name posted: 2006-12-06 04:17:15	WTF
	I graduated from cosmo in late 2002 and I was told thats it was a fully accredited school and I would never have any problems and who is David and my email is hkhanchicago@yahoo.com or contact me via messenger

Walter Name posted: 2006-12-07 11:00:59	Transcripts and colleges that accept this diploma?
	Anyone find anything. I graduated in 1996. I have the diploma but need the transcripts. What schools accept the cosmo diploma?

Ms. Leslye Name posted: 2006-12-11 00:43:06

I never got my transcripts

I graduated from cosmo in June/1982. Before I started working at a hospital in August/2005.I faxed my request for my h.s. transcripts from cosmo to the IL State Bd. Of ED. fax # (217)524-8750 Attn Lisa -my request was for them to fax my transcripts to my employer's Human Resources Dept. I assumed the H.R. Dept received my transcripts because I was hired,however, now that I'm no longer working at the hospital. I "REALLY NEED" my transcripts to show proof I am a H.S. graduate!!! After reading all the comments about this school, I'm extremely worried that I'm going to have a promblem retrieving my transcripts for my personal files concerning employment purposes. If anyone out there has any concrete evidence as to how I can be included in a lawsuit,or actuallly receive my transcript PLEASE contact me, I would appreciate any help or suggestions on this matter. My heart goes out to all of those who have also spent hard earned dollars to pay for their education thinking this school was an accredited school with the Chicago Bd.Of Ed. My email is ladyleslye919@sbcglobal.net

Kenisha Name posted: 2006-12-15 12:14:35	I need my transcripts
	if you all file suit include me as well

Kenisha Name posted: 2006-12-15 12:17:27	I need my transcripts
	my email address is kenishamcgee@yahoo.com whatever you guys do count me in

Amy Bull Name posted: 2006-12-15 17:11:13	THiS IS BS
	My sister and i went to this school, i was finished in 99'. now that i finally got the funds to get my behind back in school, i find out i cant do that without the hassle of getting a GED? please mail me with any info about anything at orangeloulou@yahoo.com

oralia Name posted: 2006-12-26 06:58:51	school
	Any new updates with the school or the civil suit? let me know at oraliaca1983@hotmail.com i went to this school in 2000

Heather Osborn Name posted: 2006-12-28 20:03:43	Cosmopolitan rip off
	I am currently registering fot the GED after trying unsuceccfully to get my transcripts. It is not possible to get them as they DO NOT EXIST. Therefore, You must take the GED. I "graduated" from the school in 1990, I have credits from two universities and city college but cannot get admitted into Nursing school without a GED or transcripts. Good luck with the lawsuit, I would be happy to join in.

ZORAIDA Name posted: 2006-12-31 22:56:10

MAD ASS HELL

DAMN, THATS FUCKED UP TO THINK THAT YOU ACCOMPLISHED A BIG GOAL THAT HAS ALOT TO DO WITH YOUR FUTURE AND WHEN YOU COME TO FIND OUT THAT ALL THE HARD WORK YOU PUT IN HAS NO VALUE TO WHAT YOU DESRVE;THAT SHIT MAKES ME FURIOUS. I WORKED HARD FOR THAT FAKE ASS DIPLOMA AND I GAVE ALL MY HARD WORKING MONEY TO A SCEAMING SON OF A BITCH, TO GET THIS. MAN ,DAVID THAT IS TO FUCKED UP, YOU KNOW YOU MADE YOURSELF SEEM LIKE YOU WERE A DECENT MAN OF GOD, THAT YOU DESERVED TO BE A PRINCIPLE AND ALL TYPES OF SHIT BUT YOUR NOT, YOU'RE A COWARD, A THIEFT, AND A HYPOCRITE. HOW CAN YOU RUIN THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND NOT FEEL ANY GUILT? YOU KNOW THAT THE LORD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS AND YOU WILL FALL, YOU WILL FALL SO HARD THAT YOU ARE GOING TO REGRET YOU WERE EVER BORN. HOW CAN YOU LOOK YOUR MOTHER IN THE FACE AND CONTINUE TO GO ON LIKE YOU NEVER DID ANYTHING WRONG? THIS MAKES YOUR MOM LOOK LIKE SHE NEVER RAISED YOU RIGHT, YOUR COLD BLOODED AND I SWEAR YOU ARE GOING TO FALL! I'M GONNA FIND YOU AND MAKE SURE THAT I TEAR YOU A NEW ASSHOLE! I WOULD LET YOUR WIFE KNOW HOW MUCH OF A DOG YOU ARE, I BET SHE DOESN'T KNOW THAT YOU SLEPT WITH 2 OF THE STUDENTS FROM YOUR LITTLE SCEAM SCHOOL, YOU DIDN'T TELL HER HOW YOU OFFERED TO TAKE ME TO DINNER A COUPLE OF TIMES,HOW YOU OFFERED TO SMOKE WEED WITH ME AND DRINK WITH ME, RIGHT. I'M NOT JUST SAYING THIS CAUSE I'M MAD NO I'M SAYING IT BECAUSE IT'S THE TRUTH. YOU LOW DOWN DIRTY DOG. IS THAT WHY YOUR HIDING NOW, BECAUSE YOUR WIFE CAUGHT UP TO ALL THE BULLSHIT YOU WERE DOING. ALL THOSE TRIPS TO FLORIDA EVERY WEEK WAS TO TAKE YOUR HOE TO HELP YOU SCEAM OFF THE OTHER SCHOOL YOU HAD OVER THERE. DAMN, WHO KNOWS IF DAVID IS YOUR REAL NAME, WHO KNOWS IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANOTHER SCHOOL RIGHT NOW WITH AN ALIAS,AND CONTINUE TO DO THE SAME. YOU BASTARD, I'LL TELL YOU THIS, WHEN I FIND YOU YOU ARE GOING TO BE FLAT BROKE WITH NO MONEY AND NO HOUSE. YOU LEFT US ALL EDUCATION-LESS NOW WE GONNA LEAVE YOU HOMELESS, HONEY. WATCH OUT FOR BIG-O-Z!!!!!!!

ZORAIDA Name posted: 2006-12-31 23:10:38

MAD ASS HELL PT.2

YEAH SO IF ANYONE HAS A PICTURE OF THIS SON OF A BITCH PLEASE I BEG OF YOU PLEASE POST IT ON THIS PAGE OR CALL A NEWS REPORTER AND HAVE THEM MAKE A BIG STORY ON THIS MAN, HE CAN'T GET AWAY WITH THIS BULLSHIT. I'M NOT LETTING 2,000 DOLLARS GO DOWN THE DRAIN FOR SHIT. THATS TO MUCH MONEY THAT I WORKED FOR TO JUST LET A BITCH ASS LAME LIKE THAT KEEP IT. SHIT I'LL BE DAMNED. PLEASE PEOPLE LETS GET THIS BITCH. I'M DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET HIM DOWN. DON'T LET THIS SHIT RIDE, HE SCREWED WITH THE WRONG BITCH AND BELIEVE ME THIS BITCH BITES AND I MEAN BITES HARD SO WHEN I BITE HIM HA, THIS MANS GONNA BE LEFT WITH HIS BALLS HANGING AROUND HIS WIFE'S NECK AS A MEMORBILIA. SO PLEASE HELP E OUT POST A PICTURE OF HIM.

maida alcaraz Name posted: 2007-01-09 14:17:09	Count Me IN
	i graduated in 1993. If you all decide to move forward, please let me know. we cant move on to the future because of this. And i'm trying to make my money. e-mail me at malcaraz@manhattanwire.com or maida104@hotmail.com Zoraida, i will support you 100% in anything you do to get this BITCH back!

maida Name posted: 2007-01-09 14:51:31	get together
	do you guys agree on getting together and see what we can do about this?

VICTORIA Name posted: 2007-01-09 17:45:51

DIPLOMA & TRANSCRIPT

I need a copy of my TRANSCRIPT & DIPLOMA FOR NEW JOB. can someone please tell me what is going on ? I have been tring to locate the school but I have been coming up empty handed can someone E-MAIL ME please at victoria.navarrete@scbglobal.net AND IF THERE IS A LAWSUIT OUT THERE LET ME IN ON IT PLEASE! has anyone been able to get any copy of DIPLOMA. WE NEED TO STAY HOPEFUL GOOD LUCK FOR ALL OF US please keep me up dated thanks

Delvin william Name posted: 2007-01-10 15:27:05	What has become of this
	Cosmo got the best of all of us. It is time to go and get Our GED in the mean time. However;Don't and continue to fight, but don't waste anymore time. education is important and without it we are going nowhere.I hope we all can find peace in the middle of all this chaos.

Delvin william Name posted: 2007-01-10 18:25:34	What has become of this
	Cosmo got the best of all of us. It is time to go and get Our GED in the mean time. However;Don't give up and continue to fight, but don't waste anymore time. education is important and without it we are going nowhere.I hope we all can find peace in the middle of all this chaos.minideemac@yahoo.com

Evelyn Name posted: 2007-01-11 20:52:45	Stupid ass School
	I went there in 96 and was told by a college advisor at South suburban I need my transcripts unfortunatly I've had no luck obtaining them please help

Martha Name posted: 2007-01-24 01:06:22	Fake School!!!
	I am another Cosmo grad. who was scammed as well as most of my friends!!! To Mayra who was asking for receipts, I have some and report cards! The sad thing is, I did my best at that lame ass school and got real good grades...for nothing!!!!! STAY IN SCHOOL!!!!! marthawalls@sbcglobal.net

Connie Name posted: 2007-01-26 00:29:08	Fafe school
	I too graduated from this bootleg school in 1998 and like everyone else need a copy of my transcripts. I still have receipts from payments. You can email me at charmdog3@yahoo.com I will be happy to help take these people down.

Connie Name posted: 2007-01-26 00:30:52	Fafe school
	I too graduated from this bootleg school in 1998 and like everyone else need a copy of my transcripts. I still have receipts from payments. You can email me at charmdog3@yahoo.com I will be happy to help take these people down.

Jennifer Name posted: 2007-01-26 22:19:47	What now?
	I graduated in 1990 and have my (fake)diploma. If anyone knows what we need to do please email me jbrwneydgrl73@comcast.net

LaCherie Name posted: 2007-02-02 10:20:50	transcripts & dupilcate of diploma
	I need assistance in getting a duplicate of my diploma. Also why did you all say that you were an accredited school and you are not? Now I am hearing that I have to go and receive an GED, when I paid your school alll that money for a piece of paper that ain't even woth nothing.

Marcus Robertson Name posted: 2007-02-19 19:45:24	Retrieve Diploma
	I lost my diploma. Where can I retrieve another one. Any possible information will be very helpful on attaining a duplicate diploma.

Michelle Lynch Name posted: 2007-02-21 19:50:28

Pissed Off!!

I have been trying for over a year to obtain my diploma and transcripts from these people. I received my diploma in 1997 from Cosmo. I have reached a dead end with the Board of Education, Attorney General's Office, Chicago School District, etc and have gotten no where. Please, please if any is going forth with filing a class action lawsuit or if you find any information about how to get in contact with David Martinez please contact me at (708)236-0815 or through e-mail at michlynch@netscape.net. I'm ready to get this shit resolved.

YOLANDA Name posted: 2007-02-22 00:42:05

I AM SORRY WE ARE GOING THROUGH THIS SHIT!

I AM A 37 YEAR OLD MOTHER OF 2 ,MY DAUGHTER IS ABOUT TO GRADUATE THIS YEAR AND COME TO FIND OUT I DO'NT EVEN HAVE A DRPLOMA MYSELF ,I HAD PLANED TO GO TO SCHOOL REGISTERED AND EVERYTHING BUT WAS SLAPPED IN THE FACE WHEN THEY TOLD ME MY SO CALLED SCHOOL WAS NOT ACCREDITED,SO I CALLED INFORMATION TO GET NUMBERAND WAS ALL MESSED UP WHEN THEY SAID THE NUMBER WAS DISCONNECTED!!!!!I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT SHIT!!AND AFTER I READ ALL OF THESE MESSAGES I AM SO PISSED THAT ALL OF THAT WORK AND SACRIFICE WAS FOR NOTHING .WE MUST DO SOMETHING I AM TOO OLD TO BE TAKING A G.E.D AFTER ATTENDIND A SCHOOL WITH CHILDREN BRING THE OLDEST IN THE CLASS AT THE TIME EVEN OLDER THAN THE TEACHER. I NEED THAT DEPLOMA TO START SCHOOL,I WENT IN '85'WHAT CAN WE DO CONTACT ME ?OHSOYOYO@HOTMAIL.COM!THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2005 AND THIS IS 2007 DID THE LAWYER DO ANYTHING WHAT CAN I DO TO GET ON BOARD THE LAW SUIT?

YOLANDA Name posted: 2007-02-22 00:45:06

I AM SORRY WE ARE GOING THROUGH THIS SHIT!

I AM A 37 YEAR OLD MOTHER OF 2 ,MY DAUGHTER IS ABOUT TO GRADUATE THIS YEAR AND COME TO FIND OUT I DO'NT EVEN HAVE A DRPLOMA MYSELF ,I HAD PLANED TO GO TO SCHOOL REGISTERED AND EVERYTHING BUT WAS SLAPPED IN THE FACE WHEN THEY TOLD ME MY SO CALLED SCHOOL WAS NOT ACCREDITED,SO I CALLED INFORMATION TO GET NUMBERAND WAS ALL MESSED UP WHEN THEY SAID THE NUMBER WAS DISCONNECTED!!!!!I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT SHIT!!AND AFTER I READ ALL OF THESE MESSAGES I AM SO PISSED THAT ALL OF THAT WORK AND SACRIFICE WAS FOR NOTHING .WE MUST DO SOMETHING I AM TOO OLD TO BE TAKING A G.E.D AFTER ATTENDIND A SCHOOL WITH CHILDREN BRING THE OLDEST IN THE CLASS AT THE TIME EVEN OLDER THAN THE TEACHER. I NEED THAT DEPLOMA TO START SCHOOL,I WENT IN '85'WHAT CAN WE DO CONTACT ME ?OHSOYOYO@HOTMAIL.COM!THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2005 AND THIS IS 2007 DID THE LAWYER DO ANYTHING WHAT CAN I DO TO GET ON BOARD THE LAW SUIT?

Ken Name posted: 2007-02-23 01:48:41

I cant believe this

I attended this school in 1988 and have my transcripts. I never had any problems with any background checks. I need to know how I can be included in an class action suit. My brother along with several friends also attended this school. I will contact the attorney general and keep visiting this website. I also have a brother and several friends who attended this school. Please keep me posted at Kthrash70@aol.com

ken Name posted: 2007-02-23 01:54:25	update
	This school was located at 220 S State St. I remember in the middle of the summer we couldnt open the windows and there was no a/c. The windows had to be screwed closed because there were some kids in the class who would throw the desks out onto the street below. I have two copies of my transcripts and I thought something was wierd because they have different grades on each copy.

monique mcdonald Name posted: 2007-02-26 17:45:35	diploma
	i haved been trying ti get my diploma from this school for the last five years and me or my mom had no progress!! can you please contact me on this info. the last day of school i had to pay for my diploma and it was 50 dollars but i did not have it at the time know i am enroll in school and i need it. please call me and let me know something 989 607 2349

Sam Name posted: 2007-03-01 22:17:47	Cosmo
	I graduated from cosmopolitan in 1995 and am a single mother of 2. I am 29 yrs old and trying to go to college now and I have my transcripts and diploma but the school needs them to be sealed from the school. I am so upset I want to scream. Ireally feel bad for everyone who went and I will be contacting a lawyer and the attorney general.

Pete Name posted: 2007-03-03 20:18:24

Class action

If any have formed a class-action already, add me to the class. I also have a useless diploma from them. email: prelaw@comcast.net. If not I suggest we file a class-action against the State of Illinois. This so called school was accredited at one point. Which shows that the State allowed them to operate under false pretense after the school stopped filing. Forget the complaints, nothing will come of them. Let's organize a class-action against Illinois.

LOUIE Name posted: 2007-03-06 19:57:04	TRANSCRIPT
	HOW CAN WE GET OUT TRANSCRIPT?ANYBODY KNOWS

LOUIE Name posted: 2007-03-06 20:00:06	TRANS
	HEY CAN SOMEONE GET A HOLD OF ME AND LET ME KNOW HOW TO GET A TRANSCRIPT OR WHAT DID U DO FOR A DIPLOMA?LET ME KNOW ZAPATA555@YAHOO.COM MAN THIS IS B.S

Brandonn Name posted: 2007-03-07 12:12:23	TRY THIS
	If you attended any college after attending Cosmopolitan contact them and see if they have copies of your transcripts that you submitted. This may help many of you.

Nancy Ortiz Name posted: 2007-03-09 13:31:19	I want copy of my Transcrips
	Anybody who already filed a law sue on these people please e-mail me and also let me know how I can get a copy of my Transcrips gjujuortiz@yahoo.com This is all BS!!!!!

Maria Morales Name posted: 2007-03-20 18:21:33

Cospolitan Fake School

I attended Cosmo Prep back in the early 80's like 84 or 85 I am 41yrs old and Just finding out the I have to back to SCHOOL to get a H.S.!!! THATS TOTALY CRAZY! Please add me to the list if class action law suit will happen or any info.on this. Thank god I do have a copy of my Diploma and Transcripts and have been able to get Great! JObs, I worked w/Federal and County jobs and they never ? my Diploma. But My luck might run out, Keep me Posted Please. Maria or Chary

desiree Name posted: 2007-04-04 08:31:11

very disappointed

this is really a shame that this has gone on for so long. I graduated in sept of "83" I have worked quite a few jobs over the years and thank God none of them required my transcripts. Now I am trying to go back to school and to my surprise, no records to be found. This is so unfair. I just became aware of this site. I am calling our state rep. to see what can be done. I will keep you posted. If you get any info I'm at www.artlady@hotmail.com

Steve Cunningham Name posted: 2007-04-26 13:49:29	transcripts
	I've been trying to find out how to locate my trancripts. I graduated from Cosmo in 1991. I would like to receive all information possible so that I can retrieve my transcripts. if anyone has any info please email me at my fiance's email address: yvonnechildress@sbcglobal.net

Kevin Name posted: 2007-04-30 15:39:46	Transcripts
	I graduated in 1991. The only teacher I really remember was Fred Lessing. He was a great teacher and person. He sent my transcripts back in 2002 and I graduated college. No problem. I believe he was actually promoted to Dean of Students. But now I'm trying to get into the Electrical Union and they require a copy of my high school transcripts.

Alisha Applewhite Name posted: 2007-05-02 10:55:17

Diploma not excepted and no transcipts

I'm trying to continue my education and have been told that I have to take my GED because my diploma is no good, no accredation is valid after 1981. I graduated in 1992, then I find this site...please add me to the list in order to get this situation resolved.My email- appleslice31@yahoo.com. I will also try some newspapers and news to get this out in the open. To be told you dont have a HS diploma is a slap in the face.

ELISA SANCHEZ Name posted: 2007-05-09 10:44:52	question
	I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO WORK WITH THE COPY THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME AT COMPLEATION. BUT WHEN IT IS RESERCHED BY EMPLOYERS THEY ARE UNABLE TO GET ANY HITS....I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST GOING FORTH WITH THE LAWSUIT PLEASE CONTACT ME ANYONE esanchez1031@yahoo.com hope to hear from someone soon.....

ALbereto Perze Name posted: 2007-05-10 17:48:06	Diploma and Transcipts
	WHAT THE F..K!!! IS GOING ON HAVE QUESTION NEED ANSWERS, OR ALL HELL IS GOING TO BREAK LOOSE!!!

Ben Rivera Name posted: 2007-05-17 01:08:12	Transcripts!!!!!!!!
	Ah finna need ma trancrips. I Gots To go to Skool.NO im serious i need my transcrips any info my email is benrivera1980@yahoo.com thanks!!!!!!!!!

Ben Rivera Name posted: 2007-05-17 09:21:06	This is what the board of Education says.
	We only have records prior to 1981. The school was not registered nor recognized by ISBE, therefore it was a private school. There is no way to obtain any records after 1981. The best thing you could do at this point is to go to your local community college and get a GED.

Ben Rivera Name posted: 2007-05-17 09:25:15	WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!
	Thats bullshit!!!!!!!

Dawn Name posted: 2007-05-17 15:23:03

Cosmo

Boy, This all really seems just messed up. Maybe we can all open a private school and get paid to do nothing. At least I'm not the only one going through this. I agree with the people who say just move on and get your g.e.d. I will try to get a hold of a lawyer to see what they have to say about it then update everyone. I got the same address as everyone else. And by the way, I don't think anyone should send anybody else money for a copy of their transcripts when the "school" made the mistake. It would be cheaper just to get your g.e.d. I'm glad I never finished paying my tuition!!!!!!!!!! ;-)

Dina Name posted: 2007-05-25 10:08:41	O m G YALL !!!
	O m G !! i thought i was alone you guys, i went to cosmopolitan prep school in 2000 and passed the test and got my diploma and paid atleast a tw0 thousand dollars for that fake ass diploma when i could of gotten a ged for 40.00 dollars. i thought i was alone.... shit i want my money back. fuck david you asshole KARMA is a bitch.

jermaine Name posted: 2007-06-01 02:57:00	i need to obtain my transcirpt
	i need answers how un the hell did they getaway with doing this shit to people for so many years and people just finding out about it.And would like to find out more about the lawsuit to so e-mail me at jkirksey501@yahoo.com

Rocco Antoinio O'Farrell Name posted: 2007-06-02 23:15:38

What you S-A-Y !!

What in the hell is going on!..I graduated from Cosmopolitan in 96, left Chicago, moved to Hawaii and really have'nt needed my transcripts until now 06/07..I called 411 and asked for Cosmopolitan, and the operator laughed at me, and told me they were history and that errybody and they grandmamma's was looking for them. Aint this sum shyt!!...WHO GOT SUM INFO ON THAT lAWSUIT..LET ME KNOW, CUZ A BROTHA WANA GET PAID FOR THIS BULLSHYT...THIS IS PAIN AND SUFFERING LIKE A MUTHAPHUCKA !...(raofarrell.mail@gmail.com)

knight Name posted: 2007-06-07 13:18:17

this is sad

same thing happened to me and my sister (we graduated in 2001)...my sister attended south suburban college and actually got her transcripts, so did i for beauty school. later, my sister needed her transcripts again for another school, of course the number was disconnected. she contacted the board of education and was told the school no longer exists and they have no records from cosmopolitan prep (nor marian). please keep this page updated, we would also like to join together in filing a suit against this school! i lost my diploma and now i am unable to obtain another one, on top of all that the diploma is fucking invalid! we have to find our receipts from this fake school, lord knows where these receipts are.

Jose a. galeana j.r. Name posted: 2007-06-10 14:23:02

were did the school moved

I use to go to this school 4 years ago.2 years ago i went back and they told me I had the same record.So i left just like the first time I left for some personal problems.Now that I WORK OVER HERE ON THE LOOP I went a month ago again and they told me you guys moved once again.But they did not gave no information at all.So please help me!im 23 years old,married with 2 children.Wright me back pleaseee!

josie Name posted: 2007-06-11 18:50:59	need my diploma
	i graduated in 1985..anyone with info on this school please call me at 6196467205..really appreciated

EILEEN Name posted: 2007-06-12 07:14:11

TRYING TO ATTEND COLLEGE

THIS IS REALLY CRAZY. I AM TRYING TO ATTEND A COLLEGE IN GA. I GRADUATED IN 02/1982 FROM COSMOPOLITAN. I WENT THROUGH THE SAME CHANNELS, GOING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ONLY TO FIND OUT THEY DON'T HAVE ANY TRANSCRIPTS FOR ME. THE SCHOOL THAT I WANT TO ATTEND WANTS SOMETHING FROM THE SCHOOL ITSELF. I HAVE MY DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPTS, BUT THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT THIS. IF THERE IS A LAWSUIT GOING ON, PLEASE ADD ME TO THE LIST. YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT 404-384-5832 OR E-MAIL ME AT CLOSECUTS1965@YAHOO.COM

tina Name posted: 2007-06-21 19:47:44

scamm

hi my name is tina i went to cosm in 1984 and i need my diploma and i feel that this was wrong for the city to allow this school to operate and not care if it was a real school or not the city needs a law suit filed against them also because they knew the school was in operation and did nothing so these people made millions of dollars off of people like me this is really sad please contact me at tinariley6@yahoo.com asap we have to find out what we need to do as a whole lets stand together please ther is alot of people in this boat we can win

sharron Name posted: 2007-06-24 19:32:38

high school diploma & transcripts

I accidentally came across this blog. I to graduated from Cosmo 1982, but 4 years ago I did get my transcripts from the Il. Dept. of Education so this all comes to a surprise to me! Here is some information not sure it will help anyone but I sure hope so, Chicago former student records 773-535-7722, Non public Schools ISBE 217-782-2948. Here is what I did sent a request for transcripts with name,school name,ss#,DOB,year attended or graduated and where I wanted them to send them. Il state board of education private business and vocational schools, closed school records 100 n First St Springfield, Il 62777 or you can fax to 217-524-8750 and you can call217-782-2948. Also I understand the school changed their name after i left to Marin Prepatory High School using po box 411376 chicago, il 60641. Good Luck and May God Bless you all in whatever you"re trying to do!!!!!

Rodd Giddens Name posted: 2007-06-25 23:32:10	pain and suffering
	if anyone can help me get my transcript or diploma please help i also would like to join the class action suit. rodd_giddens@yahoo.com

diane Name posted: 2007-06-28 17:12:27

what the hell is going on i just found out

for the first time that this school was a fake ,,,but i can't believe it, i graduated from cosmopolitian in 1991 so i always thought ,,,this is crazy the reason i did find out was because they were doing a precheck for a job i never had a problem with other jobs and I too went to college and they recieved the diploma fine ,,,so i come to find out that i might have a fake as diploma i got to research this more ,,,just great,,all i need i am 35 with no diploma let this all be a dream i worked my ass off to pay them ,,???? email anyone with information you have on this school,,,thanks ladyd

ladyd Name posted: 2007-06-28 17:14:40	oops here is my email
	hdndd94@sbcglobal.net

ladyd Name posted: 2007-06-28 17:23:25

anyone who went in 1991

let me know ,,i thought i had a valid diploma from a private highschool,,,then i see other posts mentioning this david martinez and i look at my diploma and its says i believe it reads david something,,the last name i can't really see but looks like martinez,, oh hell no i hope this is not really true but it looks like it,,after i worked hard to pay for this school!!!!!!! i don't have the transcript but i do still have the orignal dipolma those idots gave me,,i hope this is not true. ladyd

No Name Name posted: 2007-07-04 06:53:54	Uneducated People
	I have been reading these posts, and have come to the conclusion that not one person that attended this school has learned how to write. Forget about your transcripts. Go back to school and learn something this time.

mi'on Name posted: 2007-07-13 21:22:55

getting a lawer

hello everybody i did not go to the school,but i have two friends that did one obtain the transcripts and one did'nt so what i am going to do his look up this man name david martinez and see what the hell is up because as i look at all the things that have been written and it is just so out of control and i think that it is so unfair to all of you all becaus eit was so much money for you all to go to school and now you all come up with nothing.

Nakasha Name posted: 2007-07-18 14:48:05	Transcript
	I am in need of my transcript. Please let me know where I can obtain it. My Phone is 708-681-0243. I graduated in 1999. Thank you

Michelle Name posted: 2007-08-06 20:27:29	Law suit
	Hello I am also a victim of Cosmopolitan High. Class of 1991 . If anyone has any info please contact me at MGrayer31@sbcglobal.net . Thank you .

B Name posted: 2007-08-07 12:27:25	Transcripts
	I talked to Springfield IL, they have no records prior to 1981 and the school went out of business and took the records with them. They are not even sure that degrees were ligitimate.

LaTonya McHugh Name posted: 2007-08-08 13:24:07	Now I see why.....
	My sister and I tried to apply for the Cook County Sheriff's office and was told that they didn't except Cosmo as a valid school. After reading a lot of these blogs...I see why. Keep me in the loop on that lawsuit! They had no problem taking all of that $$ for those months!!

manny Name posted: 2007-08-13 06:01:50	they took 2500 from me
	what could we do

YVETTE Name posted: 2007-08-13 12:25:15	CONTACT NBC
	I HAD LOST MY DIPLOMA, WHILE SEARCHING FOR THE SCHOOL I FOUND THIS SITE. BEING UPSET, & DESPERATE FOR HELP I EMAILED NBC 5 NEWS. I RECEIVED A RESPONSE, THEY ARE WILLING TO HELP, BUT KATIE ALSO NEEDS HELP!!! PLS CONTACT THEM THROUGH EMAIL AS I DID. THIS MAN NEEDS TO BE FOUND & CHARGED. PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW SO NO ONE ELSE GOES THROUGH THIS. WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING BESIDES BICKERING ON THIS SITE.

Alisha Applewhite Name posted: 2007-08-14 21:47:26	I was contacted
	First I will like to thank Yvette!! I was contacted and I emailed my story. Hopefully we can a resolution, because that was alot of money.

Fred Schwartz Name posted: 2007-08-21 00:00:33	cosmo
	WOW - Why you guys are so upset - This school is not an accredited high school and never was. I was a student and graduated from there in the 70's and we all knew - But like any other High School in Illinois - you have to take & pass the G.E.D. to really graduate. What ever???

Kaneasha Name posted: 2007-08-24 18:50:30

I have some information thae may help

I call the Secretary of State and found out that the school dissolved in 2004. They gave two names Douglas Alan Pradun(Agent/Principal) and David Rodriguez(President). David Rodriguez left a forwarding address as 6712 W. 63rd St Chgo ,Il 60638, Douglas Alan Pradun left the 188 W. Randolph address as his forwarding address .Prior to that I found Radames Gonzales(secretary). My diploma is signed by a Lucille C Wendall as the Register. I also found a Dave Dorek who owned alot of companies in th 188 building. He and David Rodriguez are affiliated some way. David, Douglas and Radames are associated with other companies.(Management Information Center, Inc , K-C Enterprise Inc, NTC Of America, Inc and Barclay Gallies, Inc). There are numerous businesses by these names but, I am narrowing them down one by one. Whom ever is interested in finding out where our transcripts are email me at kaneasha1@yahoo.com. I don't like giving money away. Plus I went to school to receive a high school diploma not a G.E.D P.S I'm not having a problem with it not being an accredited school the problem is that I need my transcripts

Nichol Name posted: 2007-08-28 23:37:22

WTF

I just finished reading all these post and i am FURIOUS...Up until today I didnt know I was NOT a High School graduate...I have my diploma which states I graduated in "96" I enrolled in college today but had to take another test "ABT" because they too told me Cosmo was not a creditted school. This was discouraging to me...because now is it going to be worth me going to college if I cant even get the job I want?? I too would like to be involved in ANY Lawsuit that is being filed.. I dont know where to start so please email me ANY information... I should of realized that school was garbage when my social studies teacher Mr Dolwick used to talk about being a recovering crack addict.. and looked some what like a child molester... Please forward me any information Nichol212@aol.com

katherine washington Name posted: 2007-08-31 01:09:17

I need a transcript

I have been reading these posting and am very puzzled. Has anybody got there transcripts or is everybody screwed up now. I am so willing to get into a class action lawsuit for real. Instead of whinning and complaining we should do something.How can we complain about losing money but sit back and allow it stay like it is. A lot of people have been hurt so now lets change it. Email news stations, call newspapers, get pro active. My email is mytruelovefirstgrade@yahoo.com. Lets get things done.

Abel Bastida Name posted: 2007-09-03 12:46:45	Any new info?
	Has anyone been able to find any new info on where transcripts can be located or acquired??? Is there any action being taken by the city or state???

Ana Name posted: 2007-09-11 16:23:42

What can we do

I just wrote to NBC I was a student and now im am stuck because I want to start school on Oct 29th and i have to take the G.E.D, test on Sept 18th so that hopefully I might possibally be able to have my results in time to start class I like everyone else feels truly betrayed my mom payed for me to get my diploma my single mother who had to work so hard to pay for nothing my advice is get your G.E.D. just to be on the safe side Education is so important also write to NBC I thank you all for the advice I found on this site also if I am contacted from NBC I will let you all know

Transcripts FOUND Name posted: 2007-09-12 14:39:41	Cosmopolitan Prep Transcripts Found!
	Cosmopolitan Prepartory School High School transcripts found with original envelope and letter with the signatures of the Cosmopolitan Staffers! :) If anyone needs more information, please reply here for everyone to read.

Transcripts FOUND Name posted: 2007-09-12 14:47:22

Cosmopolitan Prep Transcripts Found!

The address on the paperwork was for 188 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois, but the address that the High School Diploma was earned from was 220 South State Street, but hey, the High School Diploma was attained and the Transcript was Received :)! Posting a copy of the Transcript would be good for all to see, but yet, would lead to people wanting to make a copy of it, which would be illegal. Please reply

raven Name posted: 2007-09-12 17:23:51	transcripts
	i've been out of school for 12 years now and want to finally finished where i left off but for some odd reason the removal of the old site has me conflicted if i cant not obtain my h.s. transcripts legal action will be taken

Noel Name posted: 2007-09-17 20:51:50	Diploma/Transcripts
	I can see that we all have the same problem here. If someone has any new updates or figured out a way that we can get our Documents let me email me. What I do know is that they changed their name to Marine in 2005. I hope to here from someone soon!

CHICAGO ROCKS Name posted: 2007-09-19 15:27:17	CBS 2 Story
	Im pissed off too. And hurt. Last year I found out that I was pushed out of public high school at least unethically if not illegally. I ended up going to Cosmo and now this. FYI: this is video of a news story about KOZMO http://cbs2chicago.com/local/local_story_037190150.html

CHICAGO ROCKS Name posted: 2007-09-19 18:16:46	CBS 2 Story
	FYI: this is video of a news story about KOZMO http://cbs2chicago.com/local/local_story_037190150.html

Doug Name posted: 2007-10-04 11:15:19	Legal Options?
	I graduated there in June of 95, and if my time and money that I spent there means nothing. Then I have to look at my legal options. Complete fraud, and now it’s time to become whole again so I can spend my money where it counts.

Ailsa Cruz Name posted: 2007-10-17 15:16:25	Lisa Madigan
	please read that CBS story and call the number for Lisa Madigans number in the CBS story above my post and her office will direct you with the action to follow.

CONCERNED PARENT Name posted: 2007-10-17 22:01:11

TO TRANSCRIPTS FOUND

I AM A CONCERNED PARENT. I STAYED AT WORK LATE AND RAN ACROSS THIS INFO. IN MY RESEARCH I CAME ACROSS A LOT OF STORIES OF UPS AND DOWNS SUCCESSFUL AND NOT SO. HOWEVER, THE ONES THAT WERE SUCCESSFUL AND FOUND TRANSCRIPTS, CAN YOU CONTACT ME SO THAT I CAN DO THE SAME THING FOR MY SON AND GOD SON. WE ALSO HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR SOME MONTHS NOW. THIS IS THE BEST ONE THAT I READ. CONTACT ME IAMCSKY3@YAHOO.COM

Ailsa Cruz Name posted: 2007-10-18 11:49:25	CONCERNED PARENT
	If enough people contact Lisa Madigans office I think it will reopen their interest in this situation. If so many people are in need of help then people here should be flooding her office for the help. Nothing will happen if we the people who are in need do not let people in power know we need their help. Attorney General's consumer hotline at 1-800-386-5438 DO YOUR PART

RMart Name posted: 2007-10-20 16:55:41

Transcripts

I graduated in 95. Back when it was on 220 S State. I was told when I signed up for classes, that there were certain schools that would not accept my H.S diploma. I was able to attend Harold Washington, Graduated from MacCormac college attended DePaul university and when I tried transferring to Roosavelt, I never had any problems. Oh and I also was in the army. The only time I was advised to get my GED was when I went to Robert Morris College. They told me that my diploma was not valid. But it wasn't a big suprise. What do you expect for 2,000.00 dollars and a 4month graduation schedule.

RMart Name posted: 2007-10-20 17:20:37

Transcripts

You should've done your homework before you started paying for these classes. Plus all you have to do is get your GED. Whats that, a 2 hour test. You can go to any local public library and schedule and appointment to take the test. If you need help all you have to do is ask. My sister, a single mom with an extremely busy schedule, managed to do this. Yeah she failed it twice before she finally passed but as long you apply yourself and prepare for the test, then you should be fine.

Ailsa Cruz Name posted: 2007-10-22 10:21:42

compassion lost?

RMart:: Most of these people here are looking for information they obtained 10 years ago. I would think at 17 or 18 years old we were all in a completely different mind state and maybe did not know that we needed to make sure that the school we were attending and trusting for an education was not a valid school. I am sure now well onto our way of being 30 years old it frightens us all a bit to know that as adults we do not even have valid diplomas. I would say before throwing out accusations of we all should have could have you can show support to all of these people who are now struggling with the choices they made when they were younger and wish they had not made.

AW Name posted: 2007-10-23 12:06:38

some info

I have talked to both the Chicago and State school board. Unfortunetly, there is nothing they can do to obtain a copy of your records. Appearantly, because they did not know the school was going to just disappear, they never requested copies of their records, so now the school and our records are both gone. The only advice Springfield could give me was to contact the Attorney General, and to get my GED. Here is a link to the form the attorney general http://www.ag.state.il.us/consumers/conscomp.pdf. I don't know what is exactly being done, but maybe if enough of us send in these forms, something can happen. It won't give us records, and it won't validate the messed up school we all attended, but just maybe it will put the head of the school where he belongs. It's worth a try, right?

Latina L.Stewart Name posted: 2007-10-27 20:55:38	Transcripts
	Is there any new updates or information on how to get transcripts? if so could someone please send an e-mail to latina_stewart@yahoo.com I graduated in 1990

Ailsa Cruz Name posted: 2007-10-29 15:07:38	none
	There are no transcripts

Dean Hickstein Name posted: 2007-10-30 19:07:47

Take the GED test and be done with it.

I remember being told right from the beginning that there would be schools that would not accept a diploma obtained from Cosmopolitan. Upon graduation, my friend and I tested for admissions to Wright City College and were both offered a Dean’s scholarship with all of our classes paid for by the school. I never had trouble attending other schools but when my friend transferred to Loyola, he was required to take the GED test in order to continue his education. I hate to say it, but we have all heard the term “buyer beware” and I’ve said it before on this site, there were many red flags concerning faculty and curriculum at Cosmopolitan. If any of you attended college upon graduation, you can obtain your transcripts from that institution. For the rest of you, I feel sorry, but I encourage you to take the GED test and get on with your lives. Life is full of lessons and Cosmopolitan taught us one that we didn’t expect when we signed up for their classes. I’m happy to see that Channel 2 took the initiative to tell the story, but I wish they would have dug deeper and exposed those who were responsible for this mess.

Curious Name posted: 2007-11-01 14:15:20	What's the status?
	I also graduated from cosmo in June of 98. Is there any new news of trancripts or lawsuits? My e-mail is cityguy983@yahoo.com

Victor Antunez Name posted: 2007-11-05 22:21:35

who should we pick a bone with?

I attended cosmo in 96 & graduated,as did my brother.I remember them telling us the only place that would not except our diploma was the cook county sheriffs office.They were always so quick to boot you out if your payment was a just the least bit late.Then charge you the late fees & any other fees.Since then they acted shady,but where were those BITCH ASS MUTHAFUCKERS that knew those BITCH ASS MUTHAS were robbing us blind.I mean city ,state,& even county officials.They had to know, Cosmo use to have ads in the Sun Times.The alderman of that ward must have known,the CBOE,& even the state board of education.Flags should have been raised!Who cares though it was just a bunch of inner city youths ,it wasn't anyone they cared about.Fuck em they said.NO!Fuck Them!They knew & didn't care.Maybe I am wrong.I dont think so though.I think we a legitamite gripe with these people also.Cause money doesn't grow on trees my moms,brother, & I worked to hard to throw all that money,time& effort away.

Ailsa Cruz Name posted: 2007-11-06 13:45:53	agreed
	I agree. Nothing will get done bitching into this black hole of a web page though. i posted Lisa Madigans info and thats what everyone needs to do. I already received a response from her office. If you do not speak up to people who matter nothing gets done.

cynthia Name posted: 2007-11-06 22:32:50	im shocked
	I recently needed my trascripts.The place on randolph was boarded up and the number was out.we need to do something,but unfortunetly i just might go and get my g.e.d and put some finality to this situation. I will still go forward with a complaint and believe the class action lawsuit should go forward ass well.

Michael Name posted: 2007-11-08 15:04:20	I too need my transcript
	Can anyone help me find these people such as Dr.Leonard the science teacher i need my transcripts as well they got my money i got no diploma

Michael Name posted: 2007-11-08 15:13:17	my email address if anyone can locate these people
	here's my email address if anyone can help me locate these people mds1945@sbcglobal.net

Donatus Name posted: 2007-11-14 11:06:37	they screwed us
	I graduated 12-07-99. I received transcripts once from theses people. I need them again and now I,m screwed. I've even e-mailed Montell about theses lowlife bloodsucking conartist. My e-mail address is donatus.harrell@yahoo.com

Jennifer Name posted: 2007-11-15 13:29:46	Cosmopolitan Prep School
	This is ridiculous,my college is stating that my diploma is not accredited therefore financial aid will not cover my clases,until I get a GED (thats why I got my diploma,because I didn't want a GED)or I have to take an ability to benefits test. If I score high enough the I will get financial aid.

LISA TEUBNER Name posted: 2007-11-16 10:58:03

INFO

The school was neither registered nor recognized by the Board of Education. We DO have records prior to 1981. PATRICK HURLEY from the Attorney General's Office needs information for law suit purposes and can be reached at 312-814-3000. If no one responds to the PO Box 411376, Chicago 60641, for records after 1981,then PLEASE go get a GED from your local Community College while you are waiting. This is the best information from the ISBE that I can give you. My number is 217-782-2948.

Kevin L. Williams Name posted: 2007-11-20 12:07:49	Transcripts & diploma
	I need transcripts and diploma for an apprenticeship program that I will be attending this coming new year, I have found out that the school is closed and no one has any information at this point, please help me. I have an AA degree fom ITT but this company wants the high school transcrpts I just found this website and am adding my name to the list. Kevin L. Williams 708-841-0995

Robyn Moore Name posted: 2007-11-27 16:19:01

Bull$hit Cosmo

Please add me to the list for the class action lawsuit...both me (1990) & my sister(1997) graduated from this school. I actually had a diploma & a copy of my transcripts for many years. Now, everthing was destroyed in a flood. I cannot obtain my records anymore. I have attended collegea & I am a teachere now... I may not be able to quialify for some new certifications & will ultimately lose my job!!! That is just unimaginable! mrs_robyn@sbcglobal.net

Katherine bray Name posted: 2007-11-28 21:21:38

what a waste

i begged my parents to send me to this school so that i could finish early they gave me all the money and when i had a copy of my transcripts they told me that it still had to take some sort of test just for wright college... now i wanna try to get into NIU so I can do gen eds. for the nursing program and what do i have to do high school over in order to go to college?? If so I really think that we should all be repayed for the money that was a waste.. im at a stand still i lost the transcripts i had and even if i did have them what are they really worth i have a diploma on my wall that just upsets me because i really feel like i accomplished nothing but not only that but i feel so bad that my parents put useless money in for my education... I should have known better when a teacher was talking about picking up women on the street and paying for her services

Rokiena Name posted: 2007-11-30 01:01:31	Please add me to the class action lawsuit
	I was a student as well and i would like to be added on the lawsuit. Have lots that i could say right now but I'm just so hurt. Now wonder all the jobs keep turning me down. White castle won't even hire me

Rokiena Name posted: 2007-11-30 01:04:19	Please add me to the class action lawsuit
	I was a student as well and i would like to be added on the lawsuit. Have lots that i could say right now but I'm just so hurt. Now wonder all the jobs keep turning me down. White castle won't even hire me. Please feel free to contact me with any information at peaches6315@yahoo.com

ailsa Maurelli Name posted: 2007-11-30 16:18:45	lawsuit
	there will not be a lawsuit unless you start complaing to lisa madigans office. if enough people start acting then something can be done. sitting on this web page saying you want to be added to a suit will not do anything. be proactive and reach out to madigans office instead of waiting for someone to reach out to you.

Koshina Moore Name posted: 2007-12-03 14:25:54

Consumer Complaint

I need for everyone who has attend this school, visited this site and who knows of people who have attended this school to email me there email address and a brief explanation of your complaint along with your contact information (name, email, home address,or phone number where you can be reached) to be included in the complaint, if you wish to complain as a class-action, if not please visit http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/about/email_consumers.jsp to lodge a complaint. Either way file a complaint because this is your life and your money that they have screwed with. Thanks!!!!!!!

Daniel Gonzalez Name posted: 2007-12-10 15:48:56	Please Help!!!!
	I also completed the high school course 96, i when to DeVry in 97 now i am applying to become a police enforcement i was searching for the address for cosmo i did not find any address. and just find out all this "i am in shock" i do have my Diploma but don't know what is good for any more, Please add me to this class action lawsuit Danyah77@yahoo.com

Nolberto Rivera Name posted: 2007-12-11 17:10:41	Student
	I was student in 1996, and would like to be a part of the class action suit. Please contact me as soon as possible.

Brenda Name posted: 2007-12-13 12:34:55	Cosmopolitan Prep
	I would like to be included in the class action lawsuit

Tiffani Hudson Name posted: 2007-12-18 12:56:10

I NEED ANSWERS!

This 1st comment goes out to Rmart: At the age 16-18 you don't really research a schools when you are trying to get out of SCHOOL!. I am highly pist that I paid all that $ and to read these comments it scares me to think i might get so far in life and have to turn around and get my GED. So if anyone has any answer, please email me at nakiasweet@hotmail.com. I need a copy of my transcript and i would like a copy of my highschool diploma. If there are any lawsuits outthere I would like to be apart of it. I would also try my best to find out any information about this matter. Someone please email me at nakiasweet@hotmail.com and update any info on this website. I feel really bad right now. I also want answer. How in the world could the city of chicago allow this to ruin people careers and so much more? I NEED ANSWER AND I WILL GET THEM! I completed part of my education (I guess) at cosmo in 2001. So please let me know what the next step in bring this school or the new founder DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tiffani Hudson Name posted: 2007-12-18 12:59:16

I NEED ANSWERS!

This 1st comment goes out to Rmart: At the age 16-18 you don't really research a schools when you are trying to get out of SCHOOL!. I am highly pist that I paid all that $ and to read these comments it scares me to think i might get so far in life and have to turn around and get my GED. So if anyone has any answer, please email me at nakiasweet@hotmail.com. I need a copy of my transcript and i would like a copy of my highschool diploma. If there are any lawsuits outthere I would like to be apart of it. I would also try my best to find out any information about this matter. Someone please email me at nakiasweet@hotmail.com and update any info on this website. I feel really bad right now. I also want answer. How in the world could the city of chicago allow this to ruin people careers and so much more? I NEED ANSWER AND I WILL GET THEM! I completed part of my education (I guess) at cosmo in 2001. So please let me know what the next step in bring this school or the new founder DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slickster Name posted: 2008-01-03 13:00:15

Hey Try this

I currently have a copy of an old transcript I actually got from Cosmo in the early 1990's. I have purchased a coporate seal to stamp my transcripts. This transcript has gotten me through college & a very nice job...all that require background checks. Hopefully, you can purchase a seal for $25, create your own transcripts & make it after all! I hope this idea helps someone. Keep your fingers crossed. Slickster

gorgeous1 Name posted: 2008-01-05 00:18:21

Transcripts

I want my transcripts too. After all these years fighting to be the best you can or make of your self you find out you really did nothing at all. That shit hurt .It's like a knock up side the head . I'm very hurt.But I guess life goes on. So there I must go. This shit is unbelieveable I could not believe it when the school I tried to get into would not take this fucked up diploma or didn't recognize it. what a shame.

Szymon Name posted: 2008-01-10 04:40:21	WOW
	How did the city of chicago allow this? If there is a lawsuit i would like to be included -- szymonm@gmail.com

K.Lyke Name posted: 2008-01-13 17:22:07	wasted time and money
	i attented cosmopolitan prep and graduated in 1994 and now i need my transcripts for futher schooling i'm glad i looked online because i was getting the run around for a while now. i would like to get involved with the lawsuit. if anyone obtain's any info. regarding this the transcripsi can be reached at lyke.3@hotmail.com thanks.

K.Lyke Name posted: 2008-01-13 17:22:08	wasted time and money
	i attented cosmopolitan prep and graduated in 1994 and now i need my transcripts for futher schooling i'm glad i looked online because i was getting the run around for a while now. i would like to get involved with the lawsuit. if anyone obtain's any info. regarding this the transcripsi can be reached at lyke.3@hotmail.com thanks.

Trisha Name posted: 2008-01-14 21:17:28

Amazing

This is mind boggling... I received my diploma and transcripts in 2003... Come to find they are worthless.. I do not understand how a school can operate for so many years and be allowed to deceive children and there family, into thinking the earned a diploma... I have my unofficial and offical transcript as well as my diploma..... So i need to know what i have to do to actually make them count... please contact me at sexyricanma24@aol.com if anyone has any questions

Kathy Name posted: 2008-01-15 19:38:35	If you have your transcript
	For those of you that have your transcript you can attend college... Cosmo was like being home schooled...The only thing is you will need to take a placement test for classes but your transcripts count those of you who do not have your transcript or diploma that might be a problem...

Malaika Henderson Name posted: 2008-01-21 18:53:03

I want to thank the dean of student, the teachers, and exspecially the cashiers who took our money and, and gave us no hope for a better future.

i don't appreciate the fact that the people who ran this program, were some real amatuers. in society you don't fuck up others lifes because you can't think straight, and is out to make a quick buck, and at the same time you also were giving us the easy way out instead of really teaching us something about real life experiences, as well as with our bullshit ass homework. we could have actually went somewhere else, and got a better education for all this dam trouble. i figured that at young adults, as we were, the staff being the adults, had everything under control, but as years moved along i see that the staff was just as dumb as criminals doing crimes in this day and age.in this situation i say that you dumd ass unprofessional team of unorganized, unethical assholes put us through alot of hell but in the end it will pay off because we are going to keep fighting you legally, and that is with the man in the black robe meaning the judge . why i say a team of assholes is because i know that one dumb ass couldn't have done it all by them selfs because they would have gotten caught the first year. one thing that i will tell to who ever was responsible for this hanious act yall dumb ass need to go to jail for the rest of yall life. when yall dumb asses go to sleep at night make sure yall pray and pray real well, cause the good lord is going to make you rep what yall dumb asses has sewed.

jose garcia Name posted: 2008-02-01 02:06:50	transcripts
	i really need an official copy of my transcripts, ive been attending harold washington college and i graduate in jan. it is crucial for me to get those transcripts. please contact me.

javier antonio salinas jr. Name posted: 2008-02-03 19:10:07	transcript for Hsed
	don't have it

Kelly Chavis Name posted: 2008-02-04 18:12:10

i need my transcripts!!!!!!

I am a thirty year old single mother of an infant daughter. In light of current personal events, I now wish to further my education in order to make a better life for myself and my child. I attended Cosmopolitan Preparatory School from February to August of 1996 and recieved a "diploma". I've prided myself on the fact that I was able to obtain a grade point average of 3.8 while I was there. Now after reading all the emails posted about the school possibly not being accredited, I am absolutely devastated. It pains me to think that my diploma and g.p.a. could mean absolutely nothing and my time spent at this "school" was a complete and utter waste. Is there anybody out there who can and is willing to help me find out what is going on with this place? I am unsure that they even exist anymore, but I need to know something, and I need to know REAL SOON! My email address is kelly.chavis@sbcglobal.net. Whatever useful information anyone has regarding this subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!:>

john doe Name posted: 2008-02-04 21:15:13	scam????
	i went to cosmo in 93, after that i went to uic and wright. if this school wasn't legit, why did uic accepct me?

cynthiabrown Name posted: 2008-02-07 18:25:54	bullshit school
	I am so hurt.I went to cosmopolitan in 93-94.I am 40 years old now.I have to start over again,because this school is full of shit.I am so ashamed,that I will not tell anyone.

Favian Serrot Name posted: 2008-02-12 11:14:43	What's going on?
	Ok all I want is to get my transcripts so that I can enroll in this electrician's program and they require a copy of my high school transcripts, unfourtantly from what I have been reading is that Cosmo's diploma isn't good for anything so what was all that money I paid for then? did I get ripped off or what? well anyway if there is a lawsuit for this school let me know @ FavianT1980@hotmail.com

Brenda Name posted: 2008-02-26 11:08:42

Need transcripts you need to get in the lawsuit

I called today on behalf of my husband to the Attorney General and I was told that they are trying to do a lawsuit against Cosmopolitan Prep but people have to file a consumer Fraud complaint with the Attorney General @ 312-814-3000 there they will tell you how to file a complaint either online or by mail by filling out the form in their website. Hopefully we can all get together and get some action and compensation from this school so we can get what we all paid for an EDUCATION.

Ailsa Cruz Name posted: 2008-02-29 15:55:38	lawsuit
	I submitted that a long time ago to the attorney general,,, and guess what,, nothing ever happened. What a surprise.

JACKIE Name posted: 2008-03-05 11:09:06	I WANT MY MONET BACK
	LOOKING FOR MY RECORDS CAN ANY ONE HELP

justin foss Name posted: 2008-03-05 12:28:43	bitchezzzzzzzzzz
	all u fake ass bitshes need to quit complaining!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kris Hansen Name posted: 2008-03-05 19:13:16	Records
	I need a copy of my transcript I finshed in 96 THANK YOU!

Chanel Maloney Name posted: 2008-03-07 12:30:36	This is unbelievable!
	I can't believe they would do such a thing! We could really start a class action law suit! We would really get paid! I have been turned down from so many career opportunities due to not having these transcripts. If anyone has any info about a lawsuit, please include me! If not, I will be looking into it!

Thomas Neal Name posted: 2008-03-07 18:37:22	Transcripts
	I have started college and have out a student loan, to now be told my high school diploma is no good because the school was not acredited,I was not aware of that when I attended. Has any one received a refund or know where the school is located now. I did receive a transript some years ago for classes I do not remember taking. The school was a fraud.

Thomas Neal Name posted: 2008-03-14 10:15:17	Transcripts
	If anyone would like to file a class action law suit include me in, my email is tneal@att.net. Do anyone have information on the founder Mr. Steiner. Or maybe the last principle. I'll check with a attorney if you do. I will need everyones information.

Thomas Neal Name posted: 2008-03-14 10:18:38	Law suit
	One of the employees of Cosmo filed a discrimination lawsuit against them. It is on the web, maybe this would be a source of information about the school. Shw was a teacher there.

marisela patino Name posted: 2008-03-16 19:25:06	law suit
	I ALSO GOT SCAMMED SO IF ANYONE IS GOING TO FILE A LAW SUIT IM WITH YOU!!! MARISELAPATINO@YAHOO.COM

john davis Name posted: 2008-03-17 12:06:05	transcript
	if anyone have any information on the school let me know. jesdavj@hotmail.com

p.cole Name posted: 2008-03-17 18:10:20	THATS CRAZY
	I hate that this world dont have someone looking out for scans like thing I finish this in 1996 and I had to go back to ged classes because NO ONE WILL TAKE THE FAKE DIPLOMA I HAVE.

Nashawn Name posted: 2008-03-19 16:52:02	OH WOW!!!
	I can't believe this shit I graduated in March of 2002 and I really need my transcripts! I hate to say it but this was all a scam!! If anyone know any information please contact me nivg32@yahoo.com

Carmen Name posted: 2008-03-26 14:13:46	Free GED classes
	Hello everyone I'm so sorry for what everyone has gone through. In any case that you are unable to get your transcripts I work for an agency that does GED prep classes. Feel free to contact me burgosc@chicagocommons.org.

Yvonne Cunningham Name posted: 2008-04-01 12:25:31	Cosmopolitan
	Hello, I graduated from Cosmopolitan in June 1994. I am so upset. This explains why I can't get a job !!! They can't verify my high school diploma !!! Anyone that is filing a lawsuit, please include me in. My email is puddins_76@yahoo.com

Nicole Grant Name posted: 2008-04-01 14:17:40	Diploma
	PLEAE HELP ME!!! I am trying to go to school and get a better job, I need my high school diploma, I graduated in 1987

stephen Name posted: 2008-04-03 11:34:13	diploma/transcript
	I was told the school is in a legal battle with the state and all records are sealed by the court, yeah that sucks; sorry.

Kira Name posted: 2008-04-04 11:42:41	THIS IS So Retarded
	What the hell can we do about this !!!!!!!!! Oh my god this is so crazy I need my diploma so bad

KIRA Name posted: 2008-04-04 13:38:40	fake school
	I want to take fony ass people down too let me know where to start my email address is k53mendez63@yahoo.com please dont hesistate email we can take these people down man there going down

anonymous Name posted: 2008-04-08 17:01:19

justin foss

That is very immature and unnecessary. If you do not have any information to provided these people, then just don't comment at all. I'm sure that while dealing with this matter, your comment was not appreciated. Find another hobby, ok. Thank you. I work for a company that runs background checks and this website was very useful in explaining to the hiring party why we were unable to verify the diploma and why the applicant was unable to provide documentation.

PPT Name posted: 2008-04-09 14:05:47	So now what?
	So does anyone actually have a pending law suit against the school.? Is anyone at Attorney General working on this?

Selina Name posted: 2008-04-09 15:13:48	Diploma
	If anyone has information pls contact me @ selinav60632@yahoo.com in regards to the school & obtaining Diploma's

Justin Name posted: 2008-04-15 00:30:58	Information regarding this school.
	Im wondering if anyone has any news regarding this situation...I recently just saw a video clip that was on cbs news and was relieved that it was finally brought to the media's attention.Please contact me with any information 773-983-7092 Justin

Justin Name posted: 2008-04-15 00:32:53	Information regarding this school.
	Im wondering if anyone has any news regarding this situation...I recently just saw a video clip that was on cbs news and was relieved that it was finally brought to the media's attention.Please contact me with any information 773-983-7092 Justin

Justin Name posted: 2008-04-15 00:34:21	LAWSUIT
	ALSO IF THERE IS ANY LAWSUIT THAT HAS BEEN IN THE WORKS PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU. 773-983-7092

melissa Name posted: 2008-04-21 01:55:22

File a complaint for Justice

We must no longer write about it. We need to do something about it I did not realize there were so many of us. I went to the school in 1984. yes 24yrs ago. Been in the U.S Navy Operation Desert Storm. I will not sit down & do nothing. There is no way at almost 41yrs old I am going to go take a GED class, to attend college in Charlotte, Nc. Even my 14yr old daughter said to me "mom you must fight for what's rightly yours." Lets go get them guys by first contacting the Attorey General office, yes again If you are one that has already done It/ Attorney General@ (312) 814-3000.My email is mcharlotte3@yahoo.com

Marla Name posted: 2008-04-23 10:01:34	can't believe this
	I pulled up this website to locate the number for the school only to find all these grips. I had no idea that this was happening. I to attended this school back in 97 and thought I could move on with bigger and better things. This is a mess and needs to be dealt with. Anyone who has valuable info please contact me at marlathomas7@yahoo.com

JESUS Name posted: 2008-04-23 20:01:22

GRADATED IN 97

If any have formed a class-action already, add me to the class. I also have a useless diploma from them. email: prelaw@comcast.net. If not I suggest we file a class-action against the State of Illinois. This so called school was accredited at one point. Which shows that the State allowed them to operate under false pretense after the school stopped filing. Forget the complaints, nothing will come of them. Let's organize a class-action against Illinois.

Kelvin Name posted: 2008-04-28 22:32:22	High school diploma
	WOW!!! You have to be kidding? I went to cosmo in 1984-85 and I was under the impression that I had a high school diploma. If anyone has any info on how to pursue any legal recourse please email me at klwhite216@yahoo.com

Kelvin Name posted: 2008-04-28 22:36:26	High school diploma
	WOW!!! You have to be kidding? I went to cosmo in 1984-85 and I was under the impression that I had a high school diploma. If anyone has any info on how to pursue any legal recourse please email me at klwhite216@yahoo.com

Patricia Name posted: 2008-05-08 13:28:14	Unaccredited Schools
	It’s ok for a school to choose not to participate in the accreditation process despite the enormous benefits of accreditation. But they should at least disclose that they are (a non accredited school) instead of taking peoples money and giving the impression they are an accredited school. This is so bogus.

keyshia Name posted: 2008-05-10 12:32:59	high school diploma
	I received my diploma in 96. If there is any info on how to pursue legal action or if anyone has already started please contact me bbradley31@yahoo.com

Veronica Name posted: 2008-05-16 15:01:20

MISLEADING INFO

IN ORDER FOR ANYTHING TO HAPPEN WE HAVE TO CONTACT LISA MADIGAN OFFICE AT 312 814-3000 IN ORDER TO FILE A COMPLAINT. YES IT IS A SHAME THAT THIS SCHOOL WAS ALLOWED FOR SO MANY YEARS TO GET AWAY WITH STEALING OUR MONEY ON THE ASUMPTION THAT THEY WERE ACCREDITATED AND THEN HAVE THE NERVE TO CHANGE THEIR NAME AND COMMIT FRAUD ALL OVER AGAIN. THEY NEED TO BE STOPPED AND HAVE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT.SO FOR EVERYONE THAT HAS FALLING VICTIM TO THIS SCHOOL PLEASE CALL THE NUMBER ABOVE AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD OTHER WISE THEY WILL CONTINUE TO GET AWAY WITH IT.

elisa Name posted: 2008-05-16 15:44:53	diploma
	i need my diploma is very important i graduated in 2000. please help me

Mona Name posted: 2008-05-19 17:30:29

CPS

Hi all! I too am a grad of Cosmo. Class of 68, back then the school was located at 116 S. Mich. ave. It was a good school then. The teachers were usually Law students from John Marshall Law School. The student population was mostly white kids (troubled youths from various other school systems) and middle class Blacks. The founder who also taught classes (Civics and Lit.) was a Carl P. Steiner he was self-published and wrote a book about Pres. Lincoln and the U.S. Constitution. Of course we (students) were required to buy a copy of his book for his class. Jennifer thats probably were the claim founded by CPS orginated from not Chgo. Public Schools. Cosmoplitan Prep. has never (even back then)been accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation. Though many of my class went on to college, grad school etc. A class action suit will not result in a remendy for your problem. You are dealing with a few nafarious and shady individuals. Small time hustlers which wouldn't yeild enough monies to solve your problem. Organize, find a nonprofit group with urban education concerns, i.e. churches, community groups. Who can/will insure that effected students of Cosmo Prep have obtained the level of High School education and can act has a clearinghouse for those Cosmo's Students trapped in this dilemma. God Bless!

Christian Ruiz Name posted: 2008-05-20 13:56:11

Bottom Line

I recently lost a copy of my Diploma on my way to a customer meeting. Do not ask me how it happeneD, it just simply disappeared. Anyhow, I came in contact with the ISBOE and they only could show me this letter. Date: May 20, 2008 TO: Whom It May Concern FROM: Chris Schmitt Division Supervisor Accountability Division RE: Cosmo Prep High School Cosmopolitan Preparatory School and Marin Preparatory School, which absorbed Cosmopolitan Prep, have closed as of June, 2005. There is no way to obtain records from Cosmopolitan Prep H.S. from the Illinois State Board of Education after 1981, as Cosmo Prep and Marin were never registered with our office. The only information we have regarding this private school is an address which was published in the Chicago Tribune. The article stated for students to write to the school at: PO Box 411376, Chicago, IL 60641. This PO Box is now closed. Should you need further information regarding other issues, please contact Lisa Teubner at 217/782-2948. Lisa Teubner ISBE Private Business and Vocational School Closed School Records My question is why are the records not available. Did the school burn them, did they lose access to the information and do not know where the data is at. What happened to the data. Did they throw it out not caring about the records. It is quite obvious that these people are SAVAGES and did not care about the accountability of the students whom would have to show proof of graduating. The only students that will be able to show proof after 1981 are those that took the initiative to regeister at a local college or University. As these academic resources may have copies of transcripts, diplomas....additionally, if you have at least an Associates that is proof all in its own that you graduated as there would be no possible way of obtaining one otherwise. Good Luck, Christian Ruiz

Nashawn Name posted: 2008-05-22 12:52:41

Wow

Well I just contacted the Attorney General Office to discover there is no lawsuit just an investigation which can take years it’s obvious that they do not have enough consumer complaints or really not looking into this case. If you look at the early comments posted in 2005 that’s when former students of Cosmo started filing complaints with the Attorney General Office and look three years later nothing has changed. The best thing to do is try to obtain a GED which is really F’ed up but it’s been three years and no progression at all with this situation. I’ve tried to locate as much info as I can which is not much only thing I have is I contacted three teachers that was employed at Cosmo and as of now they are working with me to try to get more information. If anyone finds out anymore info please contact me at nivg32@yahoo.com

Cesar A Name posted: 2008-06-24 05:37:11	They got us!!!
	well what could i say i got robbed blind me and two of my sisters went to this school thinking we were finishing school.But i guess not well i want to get on list because is getting bigger so if anyone has any info. let me know my email is cesar_61880@yahoo.com

zenitra Name posted: 2008-07-12 18:55:26	file a complaint
	We need to have all staff members investgated also and owner. NOW!

lissette Name posted: 2008-07-27 23:44:16	HELP
	I really need to know if this school was located on state street

maria fleitas Name posted: 2008-07-29 22:12:27	TRANSCRIPTS
	need urgently my transcripts

Monique Powell Name posted: 2008-07-30 17:32:59	Transcripts
	Did anyone manage to get there transcripts...please email mon_powell@yahoo.com

Ramon Mendoza Name posted: 2008-08-04 14:17:50

Dont waste time get your G.E.D.

I attended cosmopolitan prep in 1998. I finished, received my diploma then went on into the military. I am now a SSG in the army and have been highly decorated with medals for my duty overseas and in the states. Unfortunately I needed a copy of some transcripts but there nowhere to be found. I investigated from A to Z. Get your G.E.D. people dont waste time. Cosmopolitan Prep is a phantom school. I had to obtain my G.E.D. so that I can have some type of high school or equivelent background. The reason the Cook County Sherriff's dont accept the diploma is because Cosmo Prep is not accredited by the state and because its primarily a school for drop outs and restarts. Since the sherriff's department is already full of gang bangers they are trying to contain there own people. The CPD does accept this diploma because they do an extensive background check. Colleges accept any diploma because regardless if you pass or fail the college receives money from the state and a tax credit for each student who attends. Attorneys have no say, no power, no nothing when it comes to battling this lost cause trust me I know, I had the top military J.A.G. officers work on my side. Dont waste your time get your G.E.D. its not hard at all. I walked in to the city colleges of chicago building on Jackson and Franklin to take the test and in one week they informed me I passed. It is not hard

Finished Name posted: 2008-08-25 14:51:56	Done!!
	I'm so done, I'm tryin to transfer college's and it looks like I got to get a fuckin G.E.D.!!!!! So now I have to stop my education and downgrade to 12th grade!!! How fucked up is that!!!!!!!!

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tom gerhardt Name posted: 2008-09-08 11:42:08	good school
	hey this was a great time of my brothers life. He did great in his 1st highschool, we had to move and cosmo did give him classes he was interested in that was 2003., and felt proud he finished. and if there is a lawsuit going on let us know, he is in prison ,write him at jeffrey gerhardt #R60252 at Hill Correctional facility, p.o. box 1700, Galesburg, Il 61402. peace.

fatima harris Name posted: 2008-09-15 01:46:49	diploma
	I would like to know how do I go about getting a copy of my diploma?

DYCHEA JOHNSON Name posted: 2008-10-01 01:21:49	transcripts
	Luckily i kept a copy of my transcripts,but it was hard getting them 2 years ago just before the school closed.I also always thought something was up with this school,has anyone found any information on them since they closed?If so please let me know.

Chantee Walker Name posted: 2008-10-04 17:19:06	Another Victim
	I am too a victiom of Cosmo...Please update me with any info and lawsuits chanteewalker@yahoo.com Thanks

Letty Name posted: 2008-10-07 13:11:01

FUCK MARIN/COSMO WHATEVER, BIGGEST SCAM EVER !!!!!

I attended Marin Prep and supposably graduated in March of 2005. I received my transcripts & my diploma the same day. I am currently in college obtaining my associates degree & just found out by my financial aid representative about what was going on with this school. Now I am being informed that I have to obtain a G.E.D. before I can finish my education & accomplish my dreams of becoming an RN. So if any of the stupid mother fuckers that worked at Marin Or Cosmo whatever the FUCK you wanna call yourselfs are still looking at this website I hope you MOTHER FUCKERS BURN IN HELL !!! & I hope you all know that payback is a BITCH & you all have it coming. This so called "school" fucked up the lives of alot of people I hope you money hungry mother fuckers are happy with stealing money from so many people, my parents didn't pay for this shit I did. For everyone out there trying to get into school don't let this shit stop you I've been trying for along time & I've achieve something but now I have to go from attending College to having to attend G.E.D. classes it's not fair. If anyone is filing a suit please let me know my e-mail is letirodriguez02@yahoo.com

Letty Name posted: 2008-10-07 13:12:17

FUCK MARIN/COSMO WHATEVER, BIGGEST SCAM EVER !!!!!

I attended Marin Prep and supposably graduated in March of 2005. I received my transcripts & my diploma the same day. I am currently in college obtaining my associates degree & just found out by my financial aid representative about what was going on with this school. Now I am being informed that I have to obtain a G.E.D. before I can finish my education & accomplish my dreams of becoming an RN. So if any of the stupid mother fuckers that worked at Marin Or Cosmo whatever the FUCK you wanna call yourselfs are still looking at this website I hope you MOTHER FUCKERS BURN IN HELL !!! & I hope you all know that payback is a BITCH & you all have it coming. This so called "school" fucked up the lives of alot of people I hope you money hungry mother fuckers are happy with stealing money from so many people, my parents didn't pay for this shit I did. For everyone out there trying to get into school don't let this shit stop you I've been trying for along time & I've achieve something but now I have to go from attending College to having to attend G.E.D. classes it's not fair. If anyone is filing a suit please let me know my e-mail is letirodriguez02@yahoo.com

kenneth Name posted: 2008-10-10 08:22:04	this school
	ummm? is this school real because if its not and i pay my money i promise you i will have my lawyer involved

Paul Johnson Name posted: 2008-10-14 11:43:54	transcripts
	T need my transcripts how do I go about getting them.

TONITA Name posted: 2008-10-20 02:28:30	TRANSCRIPTS/ DIPLOMA
	I'M ALSO A VICTIM OF THIS SCHOOL THAT TOOK OUR MONEY AND GAVE US NOTHING. I WENT TO COSMO IN 1997/1998 AND I DID RECIEVE A DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPTS WHICH ARE USELESS.YES YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND SOME COLLEGES IF YOU HAVE IT BUT YOU WILL STILL NEED A G.E.D. AT THIS POINT ALL WE CAN DO IS START OVER AND TRY TO FIND THE CREEPS THAT PLAYED US. CONTACT ME AT SMTHTNT@YAHOO.COM

Dhafir A. Bounds Name posted: 2008-10-21 09:57:49	TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA
	i NEED A COPY OF MY TRANSCRIPTS SO I CAN ATTEND COLLEGE AND FOR WORK. I GRADUATED FROM COSMO MAY 1995. I DESPERATELY NEED MY TRANSCRIPTS - TELL ME HOW DO I ACQUIRE A COPY OF BOTH MY TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING I GRADUATED AND MY DIPLOMA?? PLEASE HELP!! IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DESTROY SCHOOL RECORDS. THERE'S GOT TO BE COPIES SOMEWHERE!!

Dhafir A. Bounds Name posted: 2008-10-21 10:03:09	TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA
	i NEED A COPY OF MY TRANSCRIPTS SO I CAN ATTEND COLLEGE AND FOR WORK. I GRADUATED FROM COSMO MAY 1995. I DESPERATELY NEED MY TRANSCRIPTS - TELL ME HOW DO I ACQUIRE A COPY OF BOTH MY TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING I GRADUATED AND MY DIPLOMA?? PLEASE HELP!! IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DESTROY SCHOOL RECORDS. THERE'S GOT TO BE COPIES SOMEWHERE!!

Dhafir A. Bounds Name posted: 2008-10-21 10:08:53	TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA
	i NEED A COPY OF MY TRANSCRIPTS SO I CAN ATTEND COLLEGE AND FOR WORK. I GRADUATED FROM COSMO MAY 1995. I DESPERATELY NEED MY TRANSCRIPTS - TELL ME HOW DO I ACQUIRE A COPY OF BOTH MY TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING I GRADUATED AND MY DIPLOMA?? PLEASE HELP!! IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DESTROY SCHOOL RECORDS. THERE'S GOT TO BE COPIES SOMEWHERE!!

Dhafir A. Bounds Name posted: 2008-10-21 10:10:41	TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA
	i NEED A COPY OF MY TRANSCRIPTS SO I CAN ATTEND COLLEGE AND FOR WORK. I GRADUATED FROM COSMO MAY 1995. I DESPERATELY NEED MY TRANSCRIPTS - TELL ME HOW DO I ACQUIRE A COPY OF BOTH MY TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING I GRADUATED AND MY DIPLOMA?? PLEASE HELP!! IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DESTROY SCHOOL RECORDS. THERE'S GOT TO BE COPIES SOMEWHERE!!

ANGELO Name posted: 2008-10-23 16:41:25	HAS ANYONE TRY THIS?
	I also need my transcripts I guess there no lawsuit going on SO has anyone contacted the media about this school if so what if not we should get together and get of hold of channel 7 or 5 or 2 or fox my e-mail address is magicandfire@yahoo.com plz write to me and how can we get together and move with this

ANGELO Name posted: 2008-10-23 16:42:42	HAS ANYONE TRY THIS?
	I also need my transcripts I guess there no lawsuit going on SO has anyone contacted the media about this school if so what if not we should get together and get of hold of channel 7 or 5 or 2 or fox my e-mail address is magicandfire@yahoo.com plz write to me and how can we get together and move with this

ANGELO Name posted: 2008-10-23 16:49:15	HAS ANYONE TRY THIS?
	I also need my transcripts I guess there is no lawsuit going on SO has anyone contacted the media about this if so what happen if not than we should get together and call the news media like channel 7 or 5 or 2 or foxnews my e-mail magicandfire@yahoo.com plz write to me and lets get together and resolve this

calvin schaffer Name posted: 2008-11-08 12:38:51	need transcripts
	i. attended cosmo in 1988 i graduated, i need my transcripts and also need a new diploma thank you

Ratunda Hicks Name posted: 2008-11-10 14:04:20

Official Transcript Needed

OMG- Are you serious? I graduated from Cosmopolitan in 1987. I have been in school on and off since then. I've always kept a copy of my diploma and transcript. Until now, it has never been an issue. My unofficial copy of my transcript was sufficient. I've attended Northeastern Illinois University and Governor's State University...never a problem. Now that I'm attending Devry, I need the official transcript. I never knew the school wasn't accredited. What a mess! Yes, a class action suit needs to be filed! p.s. - now I know why I never feel as smart as my college classmates. :-) ratunda@comcast.net

GABRIEL SALGADO Name posted: 2008-11-12 20:20:18	copy of my diploma
	I WAS TRYING GET GET A COPY OF MY DIPLOMA. IM UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SCHOOL OR A PHONE NUMBER. IF I GET EITHER IT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP. THANKYOU

Dumb Fuk Name posted: 2008-11-13 09:17:43	Dipaloma
	Hi, I guez we all idiots!!! I lurn to reed and right at cosmo. I tink i got A in all my papors. Teecher sad I was good. I gas not. I wan my money back. Tell me were dey live and i will kill'm all.

Vince Name posted: 2008-12-02 16:12:38	Any info would be good
	I just spoke with the Illinois AG's office, and they told me to submit a complaint form and when they find them, they will prosecute. I was there in the early 80's and have no idea where my transcripts are today. I don't have a need for them but i am willing to participate in any action that could get something done about this. i'll keep an eye on this blog

Cosmopolitan Finance Department Name posted: 2008-12-09 15:20:22

Transcripts

Dear Students, If all you morons had paid a little more attention in the classroom you wouldn’t be in this predicament. We, the staff at Cosmopolitan Prep, feel that we have thought you all an invaluable lesson. “Do your fucking homework next time.” Now, if you are still interested in obtaining your transcripts please send $15.00 cash to: Cosmopolitan Preparatory Att: Accounts Receivable Department 188 W. RANDOLPH CHICAGO, IL 60601 Please include your bank account information along with your full name and mailing address. Best Regards, Michael Cosmo Director of Finance Cosmopolitan Preparatory School for the Challenged

Ke-ke Name posted: 2008-12-16 13:53:35

Please help

if anyone has a copy of this diploma i would really appreciate it I accepted a job offer and they would like to see a diploma and me like an idiot i lost my copy i grfaduated in 2002 if someone can email me a copy of the diploma name can be whited out i just need to know what exactly it said so i can duplicate it i would really appreciate it im sure you all know as bad as the economy is no one needs to lose a job over this bull crap. thank you email go4itkee@yahoo.com

Pippa F. Smith Name posted: 2008-12-17 22:06:00

Need Transcript

I graduated from Cosmo in 1982 and I was working a job. I just got a call this evening saying that they couldn't verify my transcript and I have been told don't come in tomorrow. I have an AA degree working on my BA, I have no idea how to get a copy of a transcript. I don't think I need to go get a GED, when I have been working other jobs, and gone to school for the past 20 years. Does anybody have any contact with the Attorney General and what is being done. Please email me at pippafsmith@yahoo.com

Mrs Angie Name posted: 2008-12-19 01:50:07	Diploma
	Hello everyone im in the same boat I graduated in 1998 we all worked hard and paid a pretty penny don't let these negative emails discourage you,we went to cosmo to get a diploma and thats what we got I refuse to listen what some of these emails are saying pray pray and pray

Justin Carver Name posted: 2008-12-21 22:58:34

Here is the deal...

The diploma and transcripts were both one in the same...FAKE! Everyone that is trying to obtain these, just don't even bother. Do as I did, get a G.E.D. go to college and at best...pray that the Attorney General does SOMETHING to at least get our money back or hell...even find a way to make our "diploma and transcripts" accredited. Sorry to burst everyone's bubble, but they are long gone. These people had me come in and work for them after I had missed too many days and got dropped from a class, that job was alphabetizing all of their student files... with that being said...every file from the early 1980's up til the year I "graduated" which was... I wanna say 2003 were completely gone. Now I found out some info about that...it seems as though the school has not been accredited since the early 1980's up until my graduate year. So I guess you guys can do the math...there are no existing files... So I wish everyone the best of luck, I know it hurts that we all got screwed over...but ask yourselves... will the city/state ever really do anything about it? Probably not. Contact me with any questions or any additional info you may get. justinleecarver@hotmail.com

sam coburn Name posted: 2008-12-22 16:07:56	transcripts
	I need my fucking transcripts where is that bitch martinez.

KEISHA S Name posted: 2008-12-29 14:49:27

WHERE IS MY TRANSCRIPT'S

THATS INSANE THAT A SCHOOL CAN TRY TO GET AWAY WITH FALSIFYING THAT THEY ARE ACCREDITED. IM NOT PLANING ON DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS IN FACT I HOPE THAT THIS CLASS ACTION SUIT THAT IM STARTING PROVE TO OTHERS THAT YOU CANT GO AROUND PRETENDING THAT YOU ARE AN ACCREDITATED SCHOOL AND CHARGE PEOPLE AND THEN TURN AROUND THAT NOONE AT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION EVER HEARD OF YOU. SO IF I WAS ANY OF YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND GET ON THE PHONE LIKE I DID AND MAKE SOME NOISE ABOUT THIS. I WILL KEEP YOU ALL POSTED ABOUT THE OUTCOME OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT I FILED. GOOD LUCK.

Steve Katsafaros Name posted: 2009-01-05 11:17:14	copy of diploma
	I finished in 93 and i need a copy of my diploma

Lourdes Rodriguez Name posted: 2009-01-16 20:08:31

Diploma

I also attended Cosmopolitan Prep School, at least that's what they called themselfs back when I attended and graduated back in 1982. For a while I misplaced my diploma and decided to try to locate information on the school so that I may obtain a copy, when to my surprise I see all of the comments of prior students for the past 20+ years have been on this site for the same purpose as me. After speaking with my daughter about this site and what was going on she mention to me that she know where my diploma was located. Sure enought I found it but what good does it do me if this paper is nothing but paper. I will be pursueing this matter to the fulliest and to the best of my ability. I will be contacting Patrick Hurley @ the Attorney General's Office & filling a Consumer Fraud Complaint. I will also be contacting Lisa Teubner @ (217)782-2948 to see if she has any further information on this matter. I will be writing a follow-up & any update information on this web-site that I may obtain from either of the office's listed above. If anyone has any important information that maybe useful to me as far as, current school contact information, teachers, names of past employees of the school or any information from Lisa Teubner or Patrick Hurley @ the Attorney Generals Office please do not hesitate to forward it to me @ lourdes2171@yahoo.com. If I have to go to the extent of contacting all local news media & informing them of years of complaints on this web-site & that no legal action has been taken by the Attorney General's Office to resolve this matter I will, because I am also a victim of fraud and I will not let up til something is done about this! Hang in there I will place any updated information I may obtain on this web-site.

victor zavala Name posted: 2009-02-19 18:09:32	civil suit
	i want in on the suit

Nelly Name posted: 2009-02-23 14:37:34	Complaint
	I called the Attorney General office and I was told that there are only 70 complaints done so far for this school. Please contact the and make your complaint to 800) 386-5438 (Chicago). We have to do something!!

Virginia Name posted: 2009-02-23 19:40:46	Complaint
	I "graduated" in 2/2000 I will be calling in to submit a complaint, I know other people that have graduated from that "school" and will ask them so submit a compliant also. Please keep me updated if you hear any news about this matter. Thanks -V

mS.MARLENE Name posted: 2009-02-27 19:36:28

WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.......THIS IS NOT THE LAST THIS SCAM SCHOOL WILL HEAR OF ME.

HI EVERYONE .,I TO WENT TO SCHOOL HERE,FROM 2001-2005/IN MAY 05 I HAD FINISHED 14 CLASSES HERE AND WAS TOLD BY THE SOCALLED PRINCIPAL DAVID AND HIS SECRETARY THAT I TO WAS GONNA GET MY DIPLOMAS AND MY TRANSCRIPT.THEY KEPT PUTTING OFF WHEN THEY WERE GONNA GIVE THEM TO ME.,THE PRINCIPAL AND THE SECRETARY RITE THEN I KNEW WERE ON SOME BULLSHIT.THE FOLLOWING WEEK I CAME TO THE SCHOOL AND IT WAS CLOSE /THE FACULTY WAS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND "A STRAIGHTUP NIGHTMARE AND A HELL OF A RIDE .4 YEARS OF MY LIFE I THOUGHT SPENT 4 NOTHING.THERE HAD TO BE SOMETHING I COULD DO AND I DID.......I CONTACTED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL LISA MADIGAN AND FILED A COMPLAINT....THEN WAITED ON THE PAPERS TO COME IN .THEY CAME...I FILLED THEM OUT.,AND RETURNED THIS HUGE PROBLEM THE SCAM SCHOOL MADE IN FULL.THEN I CONTACTED JON YATES FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE.,HE THEN WROTE ABOUT THIS HUGE SITUATION AND PUT THIS STORY IN THE PAPER IN 05'.BACK THEN I REMEMBER TELLING HIM SO MUCH AND EVEN BREAKING DOWN ABOUT THIS.FINALLY I KEPT ON MOVING FORWARD.LISA MADIGAN SOON RESPONDED AND MY TRANSCRIPTS ARRIVED IN THE MAIL.,SOME LUCK I GUESS AFTER WAITING ALMOST TWO YEARS 4 TWO PIECES OF PAPER THAT SAID I GRADUATED.WOOOOW!ITS BEEN ALMOST 4 YEARS AND I STILL FEEL THE PAIN AND ANGUISH I WENT THROUGH AND EVERYONE ELSE HERE WENT THROUGH TO.I FEEL AND I KNOW THIS HUGE CASE WAS SERIOUSLY OVERLOOKED AND WAS NOT PAID THE PROPER ATTENTION.I FREAKIN KNOW THESE SCAMMING MONSTERS SHOULD BE IN JAIL NOT ONLY THE PRINCIPAL ''DAVID MARTINEZ BUT EVERYONE ELSE WHO WAS IN ON IT..YEAH I RECEIVED THE DAMN TRANSCRIPTS BUT ALL THE TIME IS LOST AND OVER 2000 DOLLARS ON THIS FAKE ASS SCHOOL THAT LEFT US OUT IN THE COLD.IF YOU WANTA TALK TO ME OR WRITE ME PLEASE DO MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS marbonita711@gmail.com /pLEASE DONT HESITATE TO WRITE ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR JUST WANNA SHARE SOME NEWS GOOD OR BAD.,MS.MARLENE

mS.MARLENE Name posted: 2009-02-27 20:05:30

DONT HESITATE.,CONTACT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL!@312-814-3810

THE LAST ADDRESS FOR THIS SCAM SCHOOL THAT HAD 2 DIFFERENT NAMES WAS COSMOPOLITAN AND THEN IT WAS MARIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL. THEIR LAST ADDRESS WAS 240 WEST RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO ,ILLINOIS 60601 THE PHONE NUMBER HAS BEEN DICONNECTED ALSO[312-236-9877]THESE ASSHOLES IM SURE HAVE FLED .THEY ARE IN BIG TROUBLE .I TOO WANT MY MONEY BACK .I HAVE MY RECEIPTS.,IF THIS IS YOU DAVID READING THIS REMEMBER WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND AND YOU TO WILL GET YOURS.,HOPEFULLY THEY LOCK YOUR ASS UP.YOU SCAMMING MONSTER!!!

Christine Murray-Starkey Name posted: 2009-03-03 12:40:20	high school transcripts
	I need a copy of my transcripts!! Is it a hopeless cause????

Carmen Name posted: 2009-03-09 11:48:25	Scammed
	Hi, I attended Cosmo in 1997 and currently seeking my transcripts only to find out this BS. I will do some research and keep everyone posted if anyone has any info pls contact me clcastro22@yahoo.com

Brenda Name posted: 2009-03-09 14:57:29

Cosmopolitan Prep?

I graduated from Cosmopolitan Prep in Jan 1982. I was able to attend college in Indiana but when I moved from Indiana and tranferred to Devry University I was in for a surprise, I was told my diploma was no good and that I hadd to take the GED test. I was in denial so I tried one of the city colleges and I was told the same. I swallowed my pride, studied and passed the GED and State Constitution test. I will tell everyone, do not take this so lightly. I had only a semester to graduate from high school but I decided to attend Cosmopolitan Prep so that I could graduate early due to a pregnancy. I could have stayed where I was, which was a Catholic High School and graduated from there but it was easier graduating early in terms of tuition and child care. These people have literally been a stumbling block to some, and have ruined others lives. There are some people who have lost their jobs because of this and probably some who have lost more than that. Please keep me updated on any and all actions against these people. I did call the Attorney General's Office today and files a complaint. We must get more people to complain. I can be reached at brenda.mcgee5@yahoo.com God Bless

MARLENE Name posted: 2009-03-10 04:08:02

MONEY BACK!!!!!!!

SINCE I WENT TO SCHOOL HERE FOR 4 YEARS AND PASSED 14 CLASSES .,AND RECENTLY FOUND OUT I CANNOT GO TO ANY COLLEGE WITH THESE TRANSCRIPTS .,I WANT MY MONEY BACK.I HAVE WASTED MY TIME THE STATE OR THE PRINCIPAL DAVID RODRIGUEZ SHOULD GIVE US OUR MONEY BACK.ITS MORE THAN 2000 DOLLARS!I DESERVE IT AND SO DOES EVERYONE WHO WENT HERE.ARE HEARTS WERE BROKEN,TIME WASTED AND OUR LIVES WERE RUINED BY THIS.I HAVE MADE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL I FEEL IGNORED!!!!!!!!!!!MS.MARLENE

Jazmine Hudson Name posted: 2009-03-21 11:47:31	Aggravated
	I graruated in 2001. Lucy was still there. I have been pissed since 06 trying obtain copies of my transcripts. I you or anyone else is placing a lawsuit against Cosmo I am on board pls feel free to contact me at licensedprofessional@gmail.com

Connie Name posted: 2009-04-01 21:40:44

It almost Destroyed me !

Man ! I felt 4 so long that I was the only person this happened 2 , it never occured 2 me about the others till I came across this site, I 2 attended Cosmopolitan Preparatory school back in 1997-98,at the age of 25yrs old it was the Absolute Proudest Time of my life ! I recieved my Diploma and transcript, I'm looking at it as I right this and I'm getting choked up, I then went on to attend Truman College for 3years then life got difficult so I had to work instead of finishing at the time so I did for 4years, so I decided it was time to go back to finish I wanted more out of life and I felt the only way to get it was to go back to school so I did I was at a point of feeling really unhappy with life but knowing I'm going back 2 school was encouraging for me, well. during enrollment I learned from the financial aid that my diploma was no longer exceptable that I had to go get a Ged in before I can enroll, I was Devastated ! I felt Violated, cheated, abused,etc. all those years, all that money I payed, I never wanted a Ged thats why I went there in the first place no disrespect towards getting a Ged but I wanted my High School diploma ! I grew extremely depressed, I felt worthless at the time and to it took me 2 years to bounce back from that, if anyone have any information on how to go about filing a civil suit against them please contact me at greensunshine33@sbcglobal.net, Please people stay Prayerful it was the only thing that brought me through and with enough of u praying and fighting together the Lord will make this ugly wrong right ! God Bless U All !

Gerardo Serna Name posted: 2009-04-02 13:21:40	How is going to move on this!?!
	So I just found out that this paper we got isn't worth anything and I'm beyond pissed! So who if anyone is going to move on this and track them down and get all of our money back!?! Well I'm going to start looking into this and see what I come up with anyone with any other info please email me at urbanvoices@msn.com I don't want to do double work if someone else is on it already. Peace G

Gerardo Serna Name posted: 2009-04-02 15:19:49

WE ARE GOING TO FIGHT THIS!

OK people listen up, we all ended up at this HS for one reason or any other and I think I thing we all have in common is that what ever the reason it was because we had some type of issue. So we end up going to this school thinking that we will get an education and that we will be able to start our lives over and get on the right track. I'm positive that we all have gotten on the right track but here we are finding ourselves with the past again and now it can really and it has for many affected their lives. So what do we do? Keep suggesting to each other to go to Wright or Truman to get our GED's? Some of us might have to just to make it a step closer to our goals in life. So WHAT DO WE DO?! We FIGHT back! I set up an email on gmail: cosmopolitanstudents@gmail.com and what I want to do is start getting a database of everyone so that when we find ourselves in front of an opportunity to file in court against these people we have a strong number of people that will be there. So email me let me know your thoughts and I promise you that I will work on this and find a solution to this for all of us. As we think about all of this keep in mind that not only is the principal at fault here but so were the teachers, they all must have known what was going on. p.s You'll see a myspace page I just set up and going to do the same with Facebook soon! Peace Gerardo Serna cosmopolitanstudents@gmail.com

Jean Wood Name posted: 2009-04-04 04:21:47

Move On from cosmo nightmare

Im probably one of the oldest cosmo students. When I went in 1980 this School was on wabash and ran By an 80year old man MR. Steiner and mrs Huser. I left a four year highschool to attend cosmo Just because I wanted to graduate early. I went to college and now realize that Colleges now ask for high school transcripts so now I cant complete my education. Even after doing a realastate program the state wanted transcripts.Therefore my money for that was waisted. Trust me there is nothing a law suit could do because they leave no trace. Get your GED and move on. beware of Schools that are not accredited and remember IT IS LEGAL for them to operate. We have to ask for proof of them being Nationally accredited. They,re are lots of them that advertise on TV that are not accredited, BEWARE! from someone who knows and just happened to be surfing the net and found this sight.

cynthia johnson Name posted: 2009-04-26 22:23:45	cosmopolitan prep
	I NEED MY TRANSCRIPTS AND DIPLOMA FROM 1986. PLEASE CALL 574-233-8162.

Ernest Mason Name posted: 2009-05-12 00:25:15

Diploma Search

I'm also looking for my diploma for a job I physically have it but can't find it because of a move to another state so I thought I'd go on-line to get a copy, simple right? My heart sank when I found this site. I went to this school in 1980 as well as jean and remember Mr. Steiner(Political Science)and Mrs Huser(English)and can't believe the waist of time,I was young and paid for it MYSELF! I suppose I learned something but I really hate being cheated out of a possible FUTURE I may have! I guess I'll have to move on too, DAMN!

Ernest Mason Name posted: 2009-05-12 00:26:36

Diploma Search

I'm also looking for my diploma for a job I physically have it but can't find it because of a move to another state so I thought I'd go on-line to get a copy, simple right? My heart sank when I found this site. I went to this school in 1980 as well as jean and remember Mr. Steiner(Political Science)and Mrs Huser(English)and can't believe the waist of time,I was young and paid for it MYSELF! I suppose I learned something but I really hate being cheated out of a possible FUTURE I may have! I guess I'll have to move on too, DAMN!

George Name posted: 2009-05-12 21:18:07	Cosmopolotan Prep
	I'm trying to go to ITT and I just found out that my diploma from Cosmopolitan is worthless and it is not recognised by the state of IL and the school went out of business, I attended in 1982. I don't think tha is fair for so many people that spent money and not gotten what we went there for

Elliot C. Myrick Name posted: 2009-05-13 12:34:55

No Diploma or Transcripts May Cost Me a GOOD Security Job

I am at a TOTAL SHOCK as I graduated from Cosmopolitan College Prep High School in August of 1986. I am desperately in need of my records as I have a Security Job in El Paso, TX and need my HS Diploma and Transcripts. Now, I cannot get anything whatsoever. Cosmopolitan used to be at 220 S. State Street and ran by a Dr. David Archer. If there is any help out there or if anyone has already started a class action lawsuit, please e-mail me as this is a total miscarriage of justice. I was 16 years old at the time and I later attended Columbia College to try to obtain credits and a degree in Photography and Photojournalism. Now,almost 26 years later, all the very hard work, attendance and achievements now seemed to be done for nothing for something that may now be worthless. If this school wasn't accredited, how can a SCHOOL be allowed to operate without the right credentials and WE as STUDENTS are coerced and put into these schools by our parents and must suffer because the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois had refused to do something about this years ago? It's unfortunate, but at age 16, you are a MINOR and have no say so. When something is planned by your parents, there are no ifs, ands, ors or nor buts. I hope that something is rectified soon as it seems unfair that all of us may have to resort into getting a GED or obtaining a High School Education elsewhere AFTER 26 YEARS!!!! THIS IS A LOWDOWN, DIRTY SHAME!

George Name posted: 2009-05-13 20:48:57	Cosmopolitan Prep
	Hey Elliot don'r feel bad. I can understand the frustration, I'm going through a lot of unnessesary BS. Now I have to retake a GED classes to get a new diploma, ITT wont let me start clas until I get a Real diploma, so I have to go through the whole prosess again

Elliot C. Myrick Name posted: 2009-05-13 23:13:42

CCPHS

Thanks George. I see that Dean Hickstein has an article about my science teacher, Bob Laurence, who was abducted by space aliens. He is one teacher that I'll NEVER forget. He had shot off a roll of Kodak High Speed Infrared film and had me process the film as he supposedly have caught some paranormal activity around his house. I only processed the negatives as I didn't have a decent working enlarger at that time. My mother became suspicious of him as he came to our home on the South Side of Chicago to get the negatives. She became concerned as he asked if there was anyone else in the house with me, which seemed odd for an adult to be asking a minor. Anyway, on top of my scores I had already, he had given me extra credit as I guess it wasn't everyday that he would find somebody this young that attended school that knew how to develop and process film. The part I am amazed with is that in 1987 or 1988, Bob Laurence was interviewed by ABC Channel 7 News (WLS) about his space alien abductions. I wish there is someone out there that knows or remembers that TV interview and can possibly track him down as there must be someway into finding out where everyone has taken off to. I have nothing against Mr.Laurence, but I think that this man holds a valuable key into finding Dr. David Archer and the other faculty members that took off with our monies, our records and OUR LIVES! Now, what the hell am I supposed to do as I feel that 23 years of my life has been robbed of many opportunites without even knowing why. When will we all get any justice? This is why I hate Chicago and the State of Illinois. People are afraid of change, they keep re-electing the same morons back into office, like Dastardly Dick Daley and other incompetent politicians. The city goes after the law abiding citizens instead of the criminals when it comes to using self defense. I left there 9 years ago and it seems as if I am cursed to that place as Chicago is a place I want to forever forget. Dastardly Dick Daley hasn't done anything pertaining to those hundreds who has died during the Heatwave of 1995 as my mother died as a result with an extremely slow response time by the EMT's. All of my family is now deceased and I feel so lost. I've been a truck driver for nearly a decade. Now that freight is slow and many companies are not recruiting as often, I try another alternative. Now, CHICAGO AND COSMOPOLITAN? Does life have a restart button? I am 39 going on 40 and I am getting old for High School and GED's. Why must I go through this BS again? I only hope that someone out there is reading this that knows of Bob Laurence or any faculty there so that the Attorney General's Office brings these leeches to justice! Werewolf@Gamebox.net

Elliot C. Myrick Name posted: 2009-05-13 23:43:12

My Letter To Barack Obama

Good Evening Mr. President, I write to you today as I need to find out if there is any legislation against fake schools issuing High School diplomas. Myself and many other students cannot obtain our Diplomas or Transcripts as we cannot obtain any jobs. One school in particular is Cosmopolitan College Prep High School in Chicago. I feel as if my life has been wasted and ruined as myself and others have attended this school, only to find out years later that it was not accredited. This has truly traumatized me as I cannot begin to tell you of the many job opportunities that were lost without knowing why. The internet also has a Jefferson High School with their $228 exam, diploma and transcript fees, only to see that they may be also a fake. I ask that while education is an American's most valued asset in today's job market that some sort of legislation be introduced to put an end to these so-called education scams that will cause Americans like myself and many others to be refused excellent job opportunities. I have no job yet, everyone in my family is now deceased with no sense of direction, cannot get any loans or assistance as I was a truck driver for over 9 years and have not profited or have anything to show for it. If there is any form of grant that I am eligible for, I would like to be guided in the right direction so that I may ge my life together again. I am now going to send you links to the problems that myself and other students that attended Cosmopolitan College Prep High School are facing: http://cbs2chicago.com/local/cosmopolitan.preparatory.high.2.335113.html And here: http://educationseek.com/schools/USA/IL/COOK/CHICAGO/COSMOPOLITAN_PREPARATORY/ Many of us have submitted letters and calls to the appropriate people, only for this atrocity to fall on deaf ears. I ask that something be done to resolve this as it seems to be a problem that's getting way out of control and is ruining American careers, our families and our lives. Thank you for taking this time out to listen from myself and many others who has suffered at the hands of Educational Fraud. Sincerely, Elliot C. Myrick.

Nicole Taylor Name posted: 2009-05-27 13:27:51	I need my diploma
	I wanted to know is cosmopolitan still open and if so whats the address and phone number?

Elliot Myrick Name posted: 2009-05-28 13:12:13

To Nicole Taylor in RE:I need my diploma

Dear Nicole Taylor, I am not sure if you have been reading ALL of the posts here, but Cosmopolitan has defrauded EVERYONE on this board as the school closed up 2 years ago and left without a trace. We are all seeking class action lawsuits as they ran off with everyone's money. I am just now finding out that the school is not accredited by The State of Illinois and our diplomas and transcripts are worthless. I regret to tell you that myself and all of us on this board may have to result into taking a GED in order to be accepted anywhere, which is a damn crying shame!

Cantrell Bonner Name posted: 2009-05-28 17:13:37	Transcripts
	I need my transcripts, I got them about five years ago now I can't get them at all!!

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TAMMIE Name posted: 2009-06-15 12:34:57	transcripts
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Annette Name posted: 2009-06-15 16:30:15	GED
	I had no other choice but to get my GED. Everyone go ahead and take the GED test, yes it made me very angry at first,to have to deal with and pay for GED,but I had to do me right now. We can't let these people get in the way of achieving our goals. If anyone wants to start a class action suit count me in. annetteadams_tn@yahoo.com

Lula Name posted: 2009-06-26 03:46:45

Transcripts

I attended in 1997. I have a master's degree from UIC so I refuse to think my time there was worthless, obviously I got something out of it. (Yes, some of the teachers were strange.) The State of Illinois was irresponsbible to allow them to operate. I am looking for a state job possibly and wonder if they will need this stupid transcript. FYI state of Illinois: if I have a degree, or in my case, two degrees from an accredited university, then don't insult me by asking for a h.s. trasncript!

jason w. Name posted: 2009-06-29 00:35:33	this "ghost" of a school
	Damm didn't realize that it was so hard to get your info back from this school that you paid money for and worked hard to get. there should be action taken against all people who allowed for this to happen. education is very important not a joke!

Amir Kalimullah Name posted: 2009-07-12 12:54:04	Cosmoplitan prep school
	I totally agree that something should be done to the people who let this go on for so long. everbody who went here should complain to the president of the U.S of America so something can be done for us I am ready to start school but cannot and is really pissed, discourage and down right F***ing Upset.

yolanda godinez Name posted: 2009-07-14 13:45:28	transcript
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michelle riley Name posted: 2009-07-16 19:21:46

I NEED MY DIPLOMA

my name is michelle i went to cosmopolitan between 1982 and 1984 work for chicago public schools for ten years got laid off last year this year i decided to get me a better career by going to college as i was filling out my forms for school i finish almost every form until the lady said i did not finish high school my god i am so hurrrrrt all this time i thought part of my young life was completed please!!!!!! is there someone i can talk to about this ohhhh my god i can't believe this i'm 43 yrsold and i don't have my high school diploma lord help me i've been trying to encourage my children and students that i work with to strive to finish high school and college.what can i do now.i don't have a high school diploma is there anyone can shed some light on this situation i just found all this out today.how will i get my diploma this is sad can anyone help us.my email address is fullardkemp@yahoo.com

klaudiusz marczuk Name posted: 2009-07-31 14:45:20	LAWSUIT
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Sonic Name posted: 2009-08-24 18:22:01

Found an alternative school

For those of you looking to get your transcripts and dipolmas from this school good luck trying. Quit wasting your time looking for this school and start looking for other solutions to graduate high school. I also attended this school and I feel your pain that you paid all that money to graduate from high school and only to find out later on that you're not a high school graduate. Well, I found out a alternative school not located in the state of Illinois. The school is called: Continental Academy. The school is accredited. And is located in the state of Florida. It's a home school program. You're going to have to paid the tuition to attend. But at least you'll be a high school graduate. The reason I know, is because I did some research on this school and I made sure this school was accredited. And it doesn't take long to get your diploma. It all depends on you. Give me some feedback.

Sonic Name posted: 2009-08-25 13:26:36	Found out an alternative school
	I'm pretty sure all the people that posted a comment on this web site could afford going to this school. This school is not that expensive. They have payment plans that are affordable to everyone. I hope all of you take my advice and attend. Good luck with any future plans any of you might have. Again, send me some feedback

darrell preston Name posted: 2009-08-28 13:40:11	transcripts
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Amir Kalimullah Name posted: 2009-08-28 15:35:12	Cosmopolitan prep school
	People are still looking for transcripts and Dipolma, when in reality it does not matter if you found them or not. The school was not accredited so everyone who attended will have to get a G.E.D or Highschool diploma anyway!

klaudiusz Name posted: 2009-08-31 15:09:12	LAWSUIT
	i just got my latter from ATTORNEY GENERAL WRITTEN THEN DAVID RODRIGUEZ IS IN NEW JERSEY AND IS THEREFOR OUTSIDE OF THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION. IF ANY ONE GOT THE SAME LATTER PLEASE CALL ME.702-292-4895 KLAUS. WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING WITH THIS.

Lyle S.Z. Name posted: 2009-09-03 13:35:24

WOW!

Just now see this site after searching for 'Cosmopolitan Prep Chicago'. I graduated from there in 1974 after attending 3 other high schools. I remember Mr. Steiner as a great lecturer and learned much from him. Yea... I even caught a few of his hurling 'Thomas Jeffersons'. I went on to Chicago City Colleges and then to be accepted to University of Chicago. After perusing other interests, I recently got my bachelors degree from NEIU. My experience there was very good and it took me out of unsuitable environments of other schools. Even if the school was not accredited... so what? Did you learn there? I did. Just take a simple GED and forget it. Most $chool i$ a big corrupt joke anyway. Life i$ more than $$$$$.

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steven yarbrough Name posted: 2009-09-07 04:08:23	i need my transcripts and diploma!!!!!
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Stacey Name posted: 2009-09-11 16:03:33

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I actually graduated in 1982, if you can call it that. Here is something I found out. I attended Northeastern after cosmo they had a copy of my cosmo transcript and sent it to me with my Northeastern transcripts. However the college I want to attend said they couldn't except them comming from Northeastern. The good news is that with credit hours from an acredited University like Northeastern they will except a letter from the closed schools of Illinois contact (#217-782-2948)that the school is closed and no transcripts can be located.For me it means I can finish college and finally get my degree. You might try like I did arguing the point that a University would not have let me in roll with out a high school diploma.I am now inrolled at the University of Florida. At some point cosmo was an accedited school I think that ended around 1982. I know that because I applied at University of Chicago, Roosevelt and Northeastern and was excepted at all 3. As of july 1982 they were acredited. Good luck to all. p.s keep filing with Att. General when they have enough complaints they will take action.

Anthony Sanders Name posted: 2009-09-28 08:57:29	Fake school
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raquel Name posted: 2009-10-23 18:13:28	transcripts
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Robert Name posted: 2009-10-24 14:00:51	Transcript
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rene Name posted: 2009-10-27 13:01:47	rippoff report
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marlene Name posted: 2009-10-28 19:55:10	Transcript
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Chanika Name posted: 2009-11-09 17:28:13

Lawsuit

Come on ppl everybody who went to this school need to file a complaint about these ppl. Its very unfair when u cant even go to college cuz u have a fake diploma. We really need to get together and get these ppl. Dont let them get away with this. We already have to much scammin going on in the world today. I understand money might not be important to some ppl but y let someone take ur money and live happily off you and then u got to go right back threw the same thing all over again. Dont settle for just anything understand and know ur rights.

K. Rayford Name posted: 2009-11-23 12:34:25

Cosmopolitan/Marin Prep High School Records, Class of 1988

All, I am another Graduate of Cosompolitan prep class of 1988 and though I did 20yrs in the Military, retired and completed my BA degree while in the military, following retirement, I applied at a new university to obtain my second degree and was told during the admissions process that I needed to obtain my High School Transcripts. So, we're all in the same boat on this one and considering the dates on this Cosmo Blog page, I'm hoping that atleast one of you has found some resolve to this problem and has some information to share. Any information that you may be able to provide would be greatly appreciated. email: kemo_rayford@msn.com Sincerely, Kemo F. Rayford SCPO USN Ret.

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ruben benavides Name posted: 2010-01-04 17:50:19	HELP
	This morning I went to Cosmopalitan Prep School to get my transcript..and later discovered the school was boarded up.Have we been scam>

Micah Parham Name posted: 2010-01-05 14:32:19	Cosmo
	Man this is so messed up. I can't find these guys either and I can't get my Diploma or so called transcripts. please please if anyone hears anything email me at micahparham@yahoo.com or mparham@cimco.net. This is sad business

Natasha Name posted: 2010-01-06 12:38:37

Maybe this can help

I graduated from here in 1993 and I need my transcripts as well. I'm not sure if anyone tried this already but here's some info form a blog I found... Question: "Is cosmopolitan preparatory school in chicago il accredited?" Answer: "It was, before it closed. I attended and graduated from there. For people looking for records, contact the Illinois State Board of Education in Springfield, IL. Phone: 217-782-4321." I'm calling today to see if they can help. Blessings to you

Natasha Name posted: 2010-01-08 13:26:48

Possible Help

Found out that the Illinois Board of Education has copies for anyone who graduated from 1981 and prior (But I didn't go into details about how to obtain since i graduated in 93). I was trying to get as much information as possible. The school was registered with the state until 1981 and the first owner provided the state with documents of students that attended, then the owner sold the school. The second owner (after 1981) didn't register the school with the state so of course, the state doesn't have any documents for students after that year. However, the person I talked to said she would mailed me a letter stating that they didn't have transcripts after 1981. She said if I show the letter to the college that i attended they may be able to provide me with a copy of my high school transcipts. I'm going to try that hopefully it works. She also suggested that i may want to get my GED to have that under my belt. God bless and i hope someone is helped.

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Transcripts

I was able to obatin my transcripts from Marin in 2002 after graduating . The problem is we can go to college . Upon startin I was given a list of colleges that accepts the trans and dipolma.The president did advise that you will not be able to get into the military or law enforcement. At that time they were still waiting to receive their license after being accredited by the state . I was able to recieve the info for Marin from the Board of Education actually .I wish that I could help other obtain their transcripts but it was so long ago..However I will get the school code off of some old paper work and post it

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rebecca Name posted: 2010-03-22 14:24:17	cosmo
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john Name posted: 2010-04-07 13:45:36	cosmo
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john Name posted: 2010-04-07 13:50:59

cosmo

YOU all are wrong. sometimes what happens: when the school started, it got accredidation. It does not mean anything more than it fulfills the requirements set forth to be accredited. The school needs to renew it after couple years, whre the the board checks for accreditation. If not, they wont accredite the schhol for renewal. The school can be easily run without accreditation like University of Phoenix before, when it lost accreditation and got reinstated. Accredited is your own research to do. The school to opreate is not required to be accredited. It just in the students interest. check out accreditation at wikipedia and what it means. It is nothing more, that is not required, but helps school to prove students a certain standard. When the business close, they would not care much what happens after. It is like a restaurant. U should have attended a state school.

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