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In article <1993Jan5.193201.17143@cbnews.cb.att.com>, baf@cbnews.cb.att.com (bernice.a.fink) writes:
> My son's Spanish teacher was solicited by an organization that calls
> itself the "United States Achievement Academy" (USAA) to nominate his
> top students for an "International Foreign Language Award" (IFLA).
> The teacher submitted my son's name and we received a mailing from
> USAA requesting that we submit biographical information and an
> optional picture for publication in their "National Awards Yearbook".
> The mailing offers copies of the yearbook at $39.95 for book with
> picture and bio, $35.95 for book with bio only, and $9.95 to get
> picture and bio published without getting a copy of the book.
> The mailing says that scholarship opportunities will be sent 
> on receipt of the biographical information.  The address is in
> Lexington, Kentucky.   
> 
> Can anyone tell me if the USAA is "dedicated to the recognition of
> achievement" as they claim?  Or is this simply a way of selling books?
> Please respond only with facts - not opinions.   Thanks!
> 
> 					"B" Fink   baf@angate.att.com


It's a scam, they pull this on college students too.  I got awarded a greek all
american doo-hickey in college.  They promised to send me a copy of the page,
at no cost, just for submitting my bio, never got it.  I am sure I would ahve
gotten it if I had bought any of the plaques, key chains, "key"s or what not
they had to offer.

They are in the business of sell books, do not be fooled.  Stick with who's who
and get your student something nice for graduation.

B Turner
Admissions 
University of Cincinnati
	"opinions are mine alone, nasty remarks will be giggeled at"