Reality Check

I did go to clown school... My clown name was Sneakers. That was long long ago.
 
VelveteenR said:
I read that as the poster recognizing the odds and trying to make sure kiddo completes his apps for alternate plans in case plan A doesn't work out. That's not lack of support. That's just good planning. There is no scenario under a kid's control where an academy has "no choice but to pick you up."
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You got it right! I am a horrible forum writer so I might not be clear! I'll have to do more lurking than writing . These forums have been of such value to myself and my boys who are also on here. The thread caught my eye because of all the posts. I felt, the initial poster gave some good advice!
 
Well, the usafa is accredited through the north central association of colleges and schools. My tech school as an enlisted had classes under air university which is accredited through the the southern association of colleges and schools, whereby I received an associates degree. So I guess, as an enlisted person in tech school, I was BOTH in the military AND in college.

The only difference mentioned was that as an enlisted, I couldn't simply quit. If that is the criteria between being "In the Military" and being "In College", then I would concede a compromises. A 4th or 3rd year cadet c4c and C3C is in BOTH the Military and College, BUT a 2nd year and 1st year C2C and C1C are NOT in both, because they can't simply quit.

That's about as far of a compromise I can go. LOL hee hee.
 
Christcorp said:
Well, the usafa is accredited through the north central association of colleges and schools. My tech school as an enlisted had classes under air university which is accredited through the the southern association of colleges and schools, whereby I received an associates degree. So I guess, as an enlisted person in tech school, I was BOTH in the military AND in college.

The only difference mentioned was that as an enlisted, I couldn't simply quit. If that is the criteria between being "In the Military" and being "In College", then I would concede a compromises. A 4th or 3rd year cadet c4c and C3C is in BOTH the Military and College, BUT a 2nd year and 1st year C2C and C1C are NOT in both, because they can't simply quit.

That's about as far of a compromise I can go. LOL hee hee.
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Progress^^. You went to a "technical college" for your 1st 2 years. Here is your proof:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/technical+college
Technical College
noun (Education) an institution for further education that provides courses in technology, art, secretarial skills,agriculture, etc. Sometimes (informal) shortened to: tech

Here is some more proof:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/technical-college
technical college
Pronunciation: /ˈteknəkəl ˈkälij/
noun - courses in a range of practical subjects, such as information technology, applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, and secretarial skills.

The bottom line: if you are pursuing a college degree, you are in college. Even when it is a NON-traditional military college or a technical college. :) I'm malleable but I'm not going to disagree with the dictionary. :)
 
MN-Dad-2016 said:
What institute of higher learning impresses you? I'm not easily impressed. But I honestly don't believe our son could have gotten a better academic education. He believes he is at HMS exclusively because of his education that made him radically different (Harvard LOVES diversity even if they are white males). He did medical research, had small classes with no TA's, mentors galore, passionate instructors, he learned leadership and time management under pressure, etc etc. He is convinced he got a world class education. Our family was impressed by USAFA and the opportunities that have already taken place. I was impressed with many of the instructors too. I think General Johnson is also doing an incredible job. I cannot speak for the other SA's. But if they mimic what the cadets learn at USAFA, I'm impressed.
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I have to agree. We believe our DD landed a spot during the first round of medical school selections partially because of where she received her degree. She only applied to one medical school. During her white coat ceremony, in front of her 179 fellow classmates and their parents and friends the dean of the medical school made sure that the audience knew that a graduate of the Air Force Academy was a member of the class of 2020.
 
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