According to the U.S. Department of Education, "Accreditation is the recognition that an institution maintains standards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accrediting agencies are organizations  that establish operating standards for educational or professional institutions and programs, determine the extent to which the standards are met, and publicly announce their findings."

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