Originally Posted by
HectorD
I realize that the aviation program is more selective; why, is a mystery to me since its not that secure of a degree either way but to each his own. Anyways, statistics aside, someone smart should not apply to such a selective program in the first place. Call me naive because I applied to the program but now that I look back, it is allot smarter to apply to your REAL degree program and then minor in aviation. If you are not admitted into the program your first year then just transfer to a different college. Its not worth it loosing flight time for something anyone can get anywhere other than where you are (if that makes sense).
Just my two cents of course. Don't mean to insult anybody.
I'm not really sure if you CAN minor in flight...
Back to the quals, I had around an 11 GPA (Out of 12, my school was messed up) with all of the AP courses my school had (Calc and English...), 1190 on the SAT (its not that bad, just go in and do your best), and about 4 different sports teams, NHS, Honor Choir, and a whole bunch of community involvement (think volunteering). I had no problem getting into the program. One thing I would tell you is that if you are wanting to get into the program, I would do it from the beginning. It is MUCH harder to transfer into it, then it is to stay in it. I had 2 friends of mine that tried for 3 semesters before they got the transfer in, plus they had to study their asses off to keep their grades up in their "old" major, while I coasted along with my 3.0. Also, if you are close enough to come visit, I'd set up at appointment with Rose (in the Avtech guidance office) to come visit your Jr. and prolly Sr. years. So, when it comes time, just apply if you're still interested, then worry about choosing majors and such, once you know if you've been accepted...
Good luck, and keep those grades up!