As his fascination grew, Gollin began running experiments. He wrote to one university asking whether his PhD thesis in physics would qualify him for a PhD in aerospace engineering. (Answer: Yes, for just $1,235.) For a Saint Regis degree, he completed a multiple-choice test that included stumpers like identifying the building where the US president resides. Gollin intentionally answered 79 of the 100 questions incorrectly. Not to worry, wrote “Advisor Pat” in a chipper email from Saint Regis. His test score translated to an improbable 2.7 grade point average, qualifying him for an associate of arts degree.
— Fraud U: Toppling a Bogus-Diploma Empire | Magazine
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