Christcorp
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Yes, he's in anatomy this semester. He's really looking forward to it. He thinks he made the right decision with holding off on medical and going with Pilot. He likes the idea of possibly being a "Flight Surgeon" some day. He really wants to fly, but has always wanted to go to medical school too. Most people outside of the academies would kill for having such options. It's nice when our cadets realize the true opportunities that they actually have, and don't take their education there for granted.
He has most of his instructors on board with any recommendations needed for grad school. Academically, he feels he is in good shape. His gpa and OPA are quite good. So hopefully he'll be able to get a scholarship/fellowship, and the academy will let him get his graduate school accomplished directly out of the academy.
On a side note, maybe you or raimius can shed a little light on the "Altered" OPA I've heard about. The way my son explained it to me, it's sort of like "Weighting" in high school. They look at the classes you've taken and gpa vs others and their classes. e.g. orgo, anatomy, etc... vs business. Also; a different scoring if you held higher group/wing positions vs element leader. And most importantly; what significance does your GPA/OPA have at the academy, or POST academy? I understand the importance of the gpa for going for grad/phd programs. But the OPA; where does that affect your life/career. Thanks. Mike....
He has most of his instructors on board with any recommendations needed for grad school. Academically, he feels he is in good shape. His gpa and OPA are quite good. So hopefully he'll be able to get a scholarship/fellowship, and the academy will let him get his graduate school accomplished directly out of the academy.
On a side note, maybe you or raimius can shed a little light on the "Altered" OPA I've heard about. The way my son explained it to me, it's sort of like "Weighting" in high school. They look at the classes you've taken and gpa vs others and their classes. e.g. orgo, anatomy, etc... vs business. Also; a different scoring if you held higher group/wing positions vs element leader. And most importantly; what significance does your GPA/OPA have at the academy, or POST academy? I understand the importance of the gpa for going for grad/phd programs. But the OPA; where does that affect your life/career. Thanks. Mike....