<p>Aussie - I can see some legitimacy in both interpretations, so I'm no help there. You've done the right thing by explaining to the college the correctness of your view, and they still say no. I'd say it's time to apply a little Donald Trump methodology:</p>
<p>Donald: I see how you might come to your position. But you're the only one who sees it that way.</p>
<p>College: We think we're right.</p>
<p>Donald: You may be right. But I don't do business with people who aren't competitive on price. You aren't the only game in town you know.</p>