*Another* Big 3 Decision Thread...

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I'm not a huge fan of the AA at TESU, as it's too expensive (that $2000 residency waiver is a killer). COSC is probably your best bet there, but even then, I'm not a huge fan (it really won't get you anywhere professionally later on).

I say, you are so close to a BA at one of the Big 3, go for it instead.

One problem at TESU - they do not have space in any program that I can see where you can really get the most bang for your buck with your military credits. The "military" degrees seem to be BSAST's, requiring more math than you're going to want to do. The BSPS is where I can see those UL credits you have being used the most, but even then, you're only getting 15cr out of it, which to me is not enough.

I've included degree plans for TESU's BALS and BSPS anyway. If you apply at TESU, I would definitely ask about your military credits working in a better way for you. If they aren't helpful, then apply for the BSPS and lets see what they give you. You can easily switch to the BALS later.

For EC, make sure you apply as a POAG student to get the discount (after joining POAG of course, $25). https://poag.org/

I don't know enough about EC and COSC to help you, but I do know that they are much more flexible in how they apply credits - helpful for those that already have a lot of credits completed like you. In most cases, I think they are a better choice than TESU in these circumstances.

Thank you for your service, and good luck!