Good evening to ya'll-
The past few months, I've watched post after post go up about ATP and I've read all of them with few exceptions. After doing such, I decided to do the ATP 90 day career route. My box of books arrived today, and I'm set for a June 30th, 2008 in Atlanta (anybody going to Richmond that day, please quite right now so I can go there instead...). However, I'm debating switching to Stuart, FL.
Anywho, just thought I'd post a thank you to all of those who have taken the time to answer my personal messages seeking counsel and to all of those who have also just posted on this forum... the breadth of knowledge available here is unsurpassed by any.
A note: I'm open to hearing any opinions regarding starting at ATP, locations, or anything else someone may wish to share... although I don't think any opinion regarding ATP hasn't been shared already, which is great.
Second Note: I've read so many posts about people saying DON'T do ATP, it's a rip, and DO do ATP, it's worth it. I respect all of those opinions, and took all of them into account. However, for those newcomers looking for advice on whether to go to ATP or not, I'm not going to say "yes, for sure" or "no, for sure" even after I graduate (unless they go bankrupt with my money, or don't follow through - I anticipate achieving my goals). My particular situation in life was such that this really was the best choice I could make. I priced the FBO's, and yes, they were much less expensive. However, there are some places you just don't want to trust holding onto your $35K, which was something I debated (gotta admit, ATP will probably be still standing in 180 days). So, to anyone reading this, looking for guidance, the best guidance I received were all of the opinions, taking them all into account, and deciphering what would work best for my situation. I suggest to anyone to do the same, and I'll try to get a post going occasionally to see if my opinion changes.
Again, thanks for all of the help!
Mat
The past few months, I've watched post after post go up about ATP and I've read all of them with few exceptions. After doing such, I decided to do the ATP 90 day career route. My box of books arrived today, and I'm set for a June 30th, 2008 in Atlanta (anybody going to Richmond that day, please quite right now so I can go there instead...). However, I'm debating switching to Stuart, FL.
Anywho, just thought I'd post a thank you to all of those who have taken the time to answer my personal messages seeking counsel and to all of those who have also just posted on this forum... the breadth of knowledge available here is unsurpassed by any.
A note: I'm open to hearing any opinions regarding starting at ATP, locations, or anything else someone may wish to share... although I don't think any opinion regarding ATP hasn't been shared already, which is great.
Second Note: I've read so many posts about people saying DON'T do ATP, it's a rip, and DO do ATP, it's worth it. I respect all of those opinions, and took all of them into account. However, for those newcomers looking for advice on whether to go to ATP or not, I'm not going to say "yes, for sure" or "no, for sure" even after I graduate (unless they go bankrupt with my money, or don't follow through - I anticipate achieving my goals). My particular situation in life was such that this really was the best choice I could make. I priced the FBO's, and yes, they were much less expensive. However, there are some places you just don't want to trust holding onto your $35K, which was something I debated (gotta admit, ATP will probably be still standing in 180 days). So, to anyone reading this, looking for guidance, the best guidance I received were all of the opinions, taking them all into account, and deciphering what would work best for my situation. I suggest to anyone to do the same, and I'll try to get a post going occasionally to see if my opinion changes.
Again, thanks for all of the help!
Mat