My DS was recently offered admission to USAFAPS and selected as a Stamps Scholarship Recipient at a four year university. We are curious to know about the 10-month program at USAFAPS and the likelihood of being offered an appointment to USAFA the following year.
He is interested in becoming a pilot and is currently working towards his PPL. The full ride scholarship also includes an enrichment fund that he could use towards the costs to earn his Instrument Rating. The four year university does not have a dedicated aviation program — he intends to major in Business.
As we look to the May 1 decision deadline, we would appreciate any input to help him make this decision. We recognize that USAFAPS does not guarantee an appointment to USAFA, and want to weigh his options.
On a side note, DS has been involved in AFJROTC for the past four years and we read somewhere that he would come into USAFAPS at a higher rank. Does that impact his experience as a cadet candidate?
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We would also like to add that DS is considering the option of Air National Guard if he goes the four year university route, with the hope that he could join ANG as a pilot.
He is interested in becoming a pilot and is currently working towards his PPL. The full ride scholarship also includes an enrichment fund that he could use towards the costs to earn his Instrument Rating. The four year university does not have a dedicated aviation program — he intends to major in Business.
As we look to the May 1 decision deadline, we would appreciate any input to help him make this decision. We recognize that USAFAPS does not guarantee an appointment to USAFA, and want to weigh his options.
On a side note, DS has been involved in AFJROTC for the past four years and we read somewhere that he would come into USAFAPS at a higher rank. Does that impact his experience as a cadet candidate?
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We would also like to add that DS is considering the option of Air National Guard if he goes the four year university route, with the hope that he could join ANG as a pilot.
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