Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Applying for TESU | 16 years old
#1
I'm sixteen and I have earned about 54 credit, I would really like to apply to TESU. I'm wanting to get a associates(may be a bachelors) in computer science. I've read on this forum that they have allowed underage applicants that have a good amount of credits earned. I recently contacted TESU and the person said that they aren't accepting anyone under the age of eighteen anymore. Is there anyway I can get accepted? Any help is appreciated!
[-] The following 2 users Like Lulu1's post:
  • akr680, manmanthegr8
Reply
#2
Starting early.. I applaud your dedication!
Their policy may have changed. Do you happen to have a high school diploma, GED, ... ? Maybe there is a dual enrollment policy?
There certainly are alternatives to TESU also offering degrees in CS.
Reply
#3
(03-09-2020, 12:51 PM)lacussucceed Wrote: Starting early.. I applaud your dedication!
Their policy may have changed. Do you happen to have a high school diploma, GED, ... ? Maybe there is a dual enrollment policy?
There certainly are alternatives to TESU also offering degrees in CS.

I do not have I high school diploma yet, but I am going to graduate this year. What 'alternatives' would you recommend? It doesn't look like Excelsior or Charter Oaks offers degrees in CS.
Reply
#4
You're 16 and you're going to graduate high school with college credits in hand? Great job Lulu! Are those mainly CLEP/AP credits or did you do the ones from ACE/NCCRS providers? There are so many ways to get this done, but this is how I would do it.

1) Complete more credits until you reach 18 and apply to TESU, you can work towards the BA of your choice and leave the final two courses to be completed at TESU. Just make sure to do the age waiver and complete the Associates/Bachelors together, so you will be charged once for application fee, grad fee, residency waiver, etc.

2) If you need an Associates really quickly, because you're 16, COSC has an Associates of Arts/Science. This is a general studies Associates, but you can dump all your Computer Science courses into it. I would then work on the Bachelors in General Studies with a Computer Science concentration. If this is not what you want, refer to #1.

Note: For the price, the COSC would be cheaper than the TESU Bachelors. You may want to consider the energy/money/time you are going to invest into the degree and decide which would you prefer. If you have more questions, reply to this thread.
In Progress: Walden MBA | TESU BA Biology & Computer Science
Graduate Certificate: Global Management & Entrepreneurship, ASU (Freebie)

Completed: TESU ASNSM Biology, BSBA (ACBSP Accredited 2017)
Universidad Isabel I: ENEB MBA, Big Data & BI, Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
Certs: 6Sigma/Lean/Scrum, ITIL | Cisco/CompTIA/MTA | Coursera/Edx/Udacity

The Basic Approach | Plans | DegreeForum Community Supported Wiki
~Note~ Read/Review forum posts & Wiki Links to Sample Degree Plans
Degree Planning Advice | New To DegreeForum? How This Area Works

[Image: e7P9EJ4.jpeg]
[-] The following 1 user Likes bjcheung77's post:
  • schlocker
Reply
#5
(03-09-2020, 01:20 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: You're 16 and you're going to graduate high school with college credits in hand?  Great job Lulu!  Are those mainly CLEP/AP credits or did you do the ones from ACE/NCCRS providers?  There are so many ways to get this done, but this is how I would do it.

1) Complete more credits until you reach 18 and apply to TESU, you can work towards the BA of your choice and leave the final two courses to be completed at TESU.  Just make sure to do the age waiver and complete the Associates/Bachelors together, so you will be charged once for application fee, grad fee, residency waiver, etc.

2) If you need an Associates really quickly, because you're 16, COSC has an Associates of Arts/Science.  This is a general studies Associates, but you can dump all your Computer Science courses into it.  I would then work on the Bachelors in General Studies with a Computer Science concentration.  If this is not what you want, refer to #1.

Note: For the price, the COSC would be cheaper than the TESU Bachelors.  You may want to consider the energy/money/time you are going to invest into the degree and decide which would you prefer.  If you have more questions, reply to this thread.
Thanks for the suggestions. Most of the courses are ACE credits, most of which I got through completing study.com courses. Out of the options I would just wait and get a BA in CS because most IT careers that I'm looking would require it.
Reply
#6
Yeah, and if you're in the USA then there's WGU, you can apply when you're 16. They have a BSCS degree which is pretty good, it's competency based and you should apply after you have 90 credits or more for transfer. Just make sure to do ALEKS and CSM as well for your College Algebra and Stats requirements.

Transfer shows CSM, Saylor, Study.com/StraighterLine and WGU Academy: https://partners.wgu.edu/
Study.com Link: https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.as...142&pid=86
StraighterLine Link: https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.as...753&pid=86
Saylor: https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.as...769&pid=86
In Progress: Walden MBA | TESU BA Biology & Computer Science
Graduate Certificate: Global Management & Entrepreneurship, ASU (Freebie)

Completed: TESU ASNSM Biology, BSBA (ACBSP Accredited 2017)
Universidad Isabel I: ENEB MBA, Big Data & BI, Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
Certs: 6Sigma/Lean/Scrum, ITIL | Cisco/CompTIA/MTA | Coursera/Edx/Udacity

The Basic Approach | Plans | DegreeForum Community Supported Wiki
~Note~ Read/Review forum posts & Wiki Links to Sample Degree Plans
Degree Planning Advice | New To DegreeForum? How This Area Works

[Image: e7P9EJ4.jpeg]
[-] The following 1 user Likes bjcheung77's post:
  • Lulu1
Reply
#7
TESU age for admissions is 20, but they you can apply for a waiver if you're 18.  https://www.tesu.edu/academics/catalog/u...ons-policy

For what you're interested in WGU might be a good fit for your age and major of interest; as bjcheung77 mentioned you can apply to WGU at 16
Amberton University
- MS Human Relations and Business - 2022
Thomas Edison State University (TESU)
- BSBA General Management - 2018
- ASNSM Computer Science -2018

Reply
#8
Indeed, if you are within the US WGU is an option, or COSC. Be sure to get a degree plan asap, otherwise you'll probably be busy working on courses you don't need.
Reply
#9
(03-09-2020, 03:17 PM)allvia Wrote: TESU age for admissions is 20, but they you can apply for a waiver if you're 18.  https://www.tesu.edu/academics/catalog/u...ons-policy

For what you're interested in WGU might be a good fit for your age and major of interest; as bjcheung77 mentioned you can apply to WGU at 16
TESU does not budge on the 18 year old requirement. I guess years ago they did but now it is firm at 18.

 Maybe look into WGU they accept 16 year olds. Before enrolling you might have to finish your high school diploma. This would sense financially as well since then you could qualify for more scholarships and aid. If I were you I'd hold off on enrolling until you graduate high school.
Reply
#10
(03-09-2020, 07:12 PM)natshar Wrote:
(03-09-2020, 03:17 PM)allvia Wrote: TESU age for admissions is 20, but they you can apply for a waiver if you're 18.  https://www.tesu.edu/academics/catalog/u...ons-policy

For what you're interested in WGU might be a good fit for your age and major of interest; as bjcheung77 mentioned you can apply to WGU at 16
TESU does not budge on the 18 year old requirement. I guess years ago they did but now it is firm at 18.

 Maybe look into WGU they accept 16 year olds. Before enrolling you might have to finish your high school diploma. This would sense financially as well since then you could qualify for more scholarships and aid. If I were you I'd hold off on enrolling until you graduate high school.

Thanks, I'll look into WGU.
Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
Information TESU Debuts New Logo jch 15 699 03-22-2024, 02:35 PM
Last Post: bluebooger
  Business 421 capstone | TESU | Tips from our members akr680 10 1,981 03-22-2024, 12:00 AM
Last Post: TopHatWombat
  TESU Research Methods in Experimental Psychology amleigh 4 261 03-18-2024, 09:25 AM
Last Post: rachel83az
  TESU Response Time For Application joshua27 3 230 03-02-2024, 02:24 PM
Last Post: joshua27
  Free ways(e.g. TECEP)to register at TESU? Also say thank you to@bjcheung77@LevelUp Felisa 2 301 03-01-2024, 02:14 PM
Last Post: bjcheung77
  SAS Programmer Certificates at TESU jg_nuy 5 269 02-29-2024, 08:18 PM
Last Post: mog538
  Conflicting info from TESU for dual degrees?? ACI 32 2,158 02-22-2024, 12:19 PM
Last Post: faptaincrunch
  Admitted BA Computers Science - TESU Chan.kckn 3 392 02-21-2024, 07:46 PM
Last Post: LevelUP
  Transfer to TESU Questions homeschoolmom1 14 726 02-20-2024, 06:18 PM
Last Post: jg_nuy
  Remaining Classes for TESU Degree faptaincrunch 7 568 02-20-2024, 08:19 AM
Last Post: faptaincrunch

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)