Everest Online states that it is a division of Everest College of Phoenix, Arizona. But there is something peculiar about this school: it has a Siamese twin. I'm not kidding. Everest appars to be joined at the shoulder with Florida Metropolitan University (FMU).
Sometimes we find that truth is stranger than fiction, and that is certainly the case with these two "online" schools. For fun, you should visit the web site of Everest and then compares the images with those used by FMU. Most of the photos are the same. The programs are presented in a nearly identical manner. The method of application is the same.
Everest states that it has nine-month "career programs," which apparently lead to a certificate. It also awards AA and BS degrees, but only in business administration and criminal justice. FMU doesn't directly tell you what it offers.
But here's the real news: these Siamese twins appear to be owned by Corinthian Colleges, Inc., of Santa Ana, California. The strongest indicator of this is that the web sites of Everest and FMU are copyrighted by Corinthian.
Neither school is accredited by AACSB; further, the Florida school appears to lack regional accreditation by SACS.
Corinthian appears to be doing okay with its online, for-profit schools. It recently reported quarterly revenues of $235 million.
My advice to serious students: don't even think of going near Everest, FMU or any other "school" operated by Corinthian. Tell you friends to avoid them also.
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