Bad news for my TESC degree

[cookderosa]

Tell them that they are your first choice...and tell them why.

Assuming you have a decent GPA in their science courses reference that too....and maybe seek support from a couple of those instructors...find yourself some alies.

Include something like....."I chose TESC because I could continue to work towards and accomplish my goals while remaining at the bedside of my ailing grandfather. You find the nature of my degree unusual...I found it necessary".

I would lose the antagonist "for your future reference" and instead say something like "The New York times recently recognized my Alma mater for their innovative and trustworthy approach to higher education, here is a link to the article"

unpredictabilities is a funky word, I would fix it.

+1 on everything he just said. Also, I like your letter a lot. Good for you. They would be LUCKY to have you!