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PurduePilot
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Thanks for all the replies! As of now, I'm leaning towards a non-aviation degree (possibly computer science). Nonetheless, Purdue still seems like a very good school
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Purdue has a very good computer science department. My roommate just graduated from that program. It's difficult, but not overly so... if you know what you're doing. Be prepared to work! He spent hours on end coding. I guess that's the way it is at all schools for that major though.
Don't hesitate to ask me any more questions! If you'd like to come see the school, I would advise you to do so before late October (the weather starts to get cold around then and your tour will be outdoors).
By the way, lately American Airlines has had some really good deals to/from LAF. So if you're looking to fly in, you can do so for not much more than $300.
Thanks for all the replies! As of now, I'm leaning towards a non-aviation degree (possibly computer science). Nonetheless, Purdue still seems like a very good school
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Purdue has a very good computer science department. My roommate just graduated from that program. It's difficult, but not overly so... if you know what you're doing. Be prepared to work! He spent hours on end coding. I guess that's the way it is at all schools for that major though.
Don't hesitate to ask me any more questions! If you'd like to come see the school, I would advise you to do so before late October (the weather starts to get cold around then and your tour will be outdoors).
By the way, lately American Airlines has had some really good deals to/from LAF. So if you're looking to fly in, you can do so for not much more than $300.
chris6387
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The admissions lady told me that the average SAT score was 1300
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Yikes, that's tough! I haven't taken the SAT's yet, but I don't know if I'd be able to nail a 1300.
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It's difficult, but not overly so...
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Hmmm... If I majored in computer science, do you think I would have enough time (and it would be reasonable) to flight train on the side, or would it be too difficult?
Aside from that, how marketable is an Aviation Management degree to have as a back-up if something happened and I wasn't able to "make it" as a pilot?
The admissions lady told me that the average SAT score was 1300
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Yikes, that's tough! I haven't taken the SAT's yet, but I don't know if I'd be able to nail a 1300.
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It's difficult, but not overly so...
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Hmmm... If I majored in computer science, do you think I would have enough time (and it would be reasonable) to flight train on the side, or would it be too difficult?
Aside from that, how marketable is an Aviation Management degree to have as a back-up if something happened and I wasn't able to "make it" as a pilot?
I don't know about the computer science programs specifically but in general you're first year at Purdue(at any college actually) is going to be somewhat tough. It's a huge adjustment. Living on your own, getting the hang of college classes, exploring all the college life has to offer, etc etc. It's going to require a significant amount of time and dedication on your part so honestly I wouldn't recommend flight training during your first academic year. Historically people's grades are lower their first year so concentrate on keeping your grades up then fly in the summer. Going into your second year you'd probably be able to devote some time each week during the semester to flight training if you like.
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PurduePilot
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Hmmm... If I majored in computer science, do you think I would have enough time (and it would be reasonable) to flight train on the side, or would it be too difficult?
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I would agree with Jason on this point. You should devote your freshman year to getting adjusted to college and exploring what it has to offer. If I were you, I'd put my flying career on the back burner for year. Make friends outside of aviation. I hate to say it, but flying does get boring after awhile. Having friends interested in different things does "spice" things up a little.
With that said, if you decide to take Computer Science as a major is probably a good back up plan. If you budget your time wisely there is no reason why you couldn't fly in your spare time. My roommate had no problem finding time to do the stuff he wanted. Heck, he'd even take off for an entire weekend for biking!
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Aside from that, how marketable is an Aviation Management degree to have as a back-up if something happened and I wasn't able to "make it" as a pilot?
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While Aviation Management allows for more options in the aviation field, it is still restricted to aviation. I would still very highly suggest this major to anyone interested in aviation. It's just that the only thing still hiring for this major is ATC. That's a really good, stable, back up plan for anyone considering it.
In this economy I would advise anyone to steer clear of anything aviation orientated until it picks back up. However, since you're going to college now and not graduating until 2007(8?) things will have picked up around then. If you're thinking about going into something aviation orientated, then this is the best option.
I'm rambling. Anyhow... yeah, I think Aviation Management is a really good major taught by world-class professors and you almost never have a class size more than 60 people (in your AT classes anyhow) and all the AT classes are taught by professors (which isn't always the case for other majors).
Purdue is great school and I highly recommend you at least check us out! I couldn't picture myself at any other school.
Hmmm... If I majored in computer science, do you think I would have enough time (and it would be reasonable) to flight train on the side, or would it be too difficult?
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I would agree with Jason on this point. You should devote your freshman year to getting adjusted to college and exploring what it has to offer. If I were you, I'd put my flying career on the back burner for year. Make friends outside of aviation. I hate to say it, but flying does get boring after awhile. Having friends interested in different things does "spice" things up a little.
With that said, if you decide to take Computer Science as a major is probably a good back up plan. If you budget your time wisely there is no reason why you couldn't fly in your spare time. My roommate had no problem finding time to do the stuff he wanted. Heck, he'd even take off for an entire weekend for biking!
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Aside from that, how marketable is an Aviation Management degree to have as a back-up if something happened and I wasn't able to "make it" as a pilot?
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While Aviation Management allows for more options in the aviation field, it is still restricted to aviation. I would still very highly suggest this major to anyone interested in aviation. It's just that the only thing still hiring for this major is ATC. That's a really good, stable, back up plan for anyone considering it.
In this economy I would advise anyone to steer clear of anything aviation orientated until it picks back up. However, since you're going to college now and not graduating until 2007(8?) things will have picked up around then. If you're thinking about going into something aviation orientated, then this is the best option.
I'm rambling. Anyhow... yeah, I think Aviation Management is a really good major taught by world-class professors and you almost never have a class size more than 60 people (in your AT classes anyhow) and all the AT classes are taught by professors (which isn't always the case for other majors).
Purdue is great school and I highly recommend you at least check us out! I couldn't picture myself at any other school.
chris6387
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Thanks for all of the helpful adivice! Fortunately, I've got time to consider all of my options. I'll definatley consider Purdue when I start to apply to different colleges.
One more question: do you think I should try and start on my PPL in my senior year in high school and then take a break for a year, then resume training again later in college
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not start flight training all together until I am fully settled with college?
Sorry to have so many questions. Thanks again!
One more question: do you think I should try and start on my PPL in my senior year in high school and then take a break for a year, then resume training again later in college
-or-
not start flight training all together until I am fully settled with college?
Sorry to have so many questions. Thanks again!
PurduePilot
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One more question: do you think I should try and start on my PPL in my senior year in high school and then take a break for a year, then resume training again later in college
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not start flight training all together until I am fully settled with college?
Sorry to have so many questions. Thanks again!
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I started my PPL training before I got to college. I finished it up in my freshman year. If you want to get your PPL before college, Purdue will credit you the courses you would normally take for the PPL -- if you decide to major in flight.
Having your PPL in your hands before college also gets you ahead of the game so that's one less license you have to worry about getting while swamped with work.
It just depends how you want to play it.
One more question: do you think I should try and start on my PPL in my senior year in high school and then take a break for a year, then resume training again later in college
-or-
not start flight training all together until I am fully settled with college?
Sorry to have so many questions. Thanks again!
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I started my PPL training before I got to college. I finished it up in my freshman year. If you want to get your PPL before college, Purdue will credit you the courses you would normally take for the PPL -- if you decide to major in flight.
Having your PPL in your hands before college also gets you ahead of the game so that's one less license you have to worry about getting while swamped with work.
It just depends how you want to play it.
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By the way, lately American Airlines has had some really good deals to/from LAF. So if you're looking to fly in, you can do so for not much more than $300.
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Whoa, you're right... I found a RT fare from Seattle for $160 including taxes. Awesome price, I'll probably be coming out your way in September...
zach
By the way, lately American Airlines has had some really good deals to/from LAF. So if you're looking to fly in, you can do so for not much more than $300.
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Whoa, you're right... I found a RT fare from Seattle for $160 including taxes. Awesome price, I'll probably be coming out your way in September...
zach