Looking at applying to TESU

[dfrecore]

First, I'm guessing Technical Math will not work for either school's Math requirement, so you'll probably need to take College Algebra/Applied math for either one.

Second, COSC will be cheaper.

Here's the quick breakdown (assuming $100/course for everything except corner/capstone):

TESU
1) you need 8 courses to bring in for $800
Math
Am Govt/Comp Politics
5 UL BALS courses
1 Free Elective course

2) Cornerstone & Capstone, tuition & fees $5422

3) TOTAL COST TO COMPLETE A BALS DEGREE AT TESU: $6222


COSC
1) you need 10 courses to bring in for $1000
Math
UL US History/Govt
5 UL BALS courses in your concentration (recommend Psych)
3 UL courses in anything including business

2) Cornerstone & Capstone, tuition & fees $2849

3) TOTAL COST TO COMPLETE A BSLS DEGREE AT COSC: $3849

I did apply to COSC and they took the math but not the Public Speaking class. I tried switching to the general studies degree and my adviser literally told me I couldn't, I was going to try again later. ( I still need to try and switch)

So two things strike me:
1) did they take the math course as meeting the math requirement, or did they "take it" but put it as an elective - I'd check
2) I can't believe they didn't take Public Speaking to meet the Oral Comm requirement, that literally makes no sense.  I'd appeal

Now, I would just call back, tell them that you want a different advisor, and ask about switching your degree again.  I've never heard anyone say that you cannot switch to a BSLS degree there, that's just crazy.

No matter what, it will still cost twice as much to get the TESU degree, and you will not find them easier to deal with than COSC.  Their customer service is hands-down the worst of the Big 3, but a LOT.  So don't let your first problem with COSC throw you off.  Seriously, it's cheaper and they're better.