SAS,
As for doing the QXC as the first solo nav, you've got to be kidding me. If it is true, tell us the name of the school so we can get it closed.
It is true.
I believe the school in question should be closed - but I've put all that behind me now and am enjoying my flying.
For what it's worth, an Instructor recently posted some of the goings on at that place - the thread was quickly deleted from the Instructors forum...