07-07-2018, 10:40 AM
I think TESU is having growing pains and I'm not sure anyone "knows" anything more than anyone else just yet. TESU has always had the "21 or older" rule, but that rule was broken easily and often by many members here for many years. At this point, probably because of the change in leadership, it appears as if they are attempting to "crack down" for some unknown reason. It's possible that there are actual reasons (perhaps it has to do with accreditation?) or it's an optics/image reason? But whatever the reason, I think it's just going to take some trial and error to figure out what exactly they'll allow at this point. It's also worth pointing out that Lumerit's zillion dollar program is supposed to allow an exception- and Lumerit is targeted at teens, not adults, so that's something to explore. If they'll make an exception for Lumerit's students, that reveals some of what their motives aren't (ex. accreditation) and does give some clues, but seriously Jenny, I don't know what anyone can offer in terms of certainty.