Bullet and Stealth 81:
Thanks for the quick responses. Do you know how many Mids in each class get Marine aviation spots? I would assume most go to carriers.
Can someone tell me what types of aircraft a Marine pilot flys? Generally where they are stationed, etc? I'm not familiar with Marine pilots. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
TexasRocks
Believe me, I'm not adding any pressure to my son. We are taking this all very slow. According to the NCAA rules, an individual does not become a "prospective student-athlete" until the first day of the 9th grade year. That is when college coaches must curtail their contact of...
Christcorp:
I couldn't agree with you more about OPTIONS. That is exactly what I want my son to have-as many options as possible. I just want to expose him to what is out there in terms of colleges and universities. Right now he wants to study aeronautics and work for the AF. I understand...
Marine 75-78
Yes, my son is going into 8th grade. He is a track athlete (Discus and Hammer) and he's caught the attention of the coaches at USAFA and USNA with his performances this season. He also has a 4.6 GPA and wants to study aeronautical engineering. Seems like a good fit and just...
I've read on this site about prospective student/athletes at the Academy being selected as "blue chip" recruits. Can anyone tell me more about that designation and what it means in terms of how it might affect the admissions process? Thanks.
Asthma
We were told that he had allergy induced asthma. It started when he was 6 and ended pretty much by the time he was 8. It is not still an issue.
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer this question.