d22block

I'm a senior in high school and I jsut want to know what everyone thinks about these schools that I've been accepted to

Embry-Riddle
Averett University
Dowling University
Purdue University (No word on acceptence yet)

I've also gotten $32,000 from Averett--I should let other schools know this and maybe they will offer the same, correct?

thanks a lot

FlyArmy

Embry-Riddle for sure. Major in aviation. Don't ask for any scholarships, you won't need them. Your civilian flying job will pay it back in no time and you should get a guaranteed job right after you graduate...probably with a major airline.

Lowtimer77

LMAO. The funny thing is that they probably tell prospective students these exact things.

Slice

Purdue! Go for max male to female ratio! Nuff said...

Slice

Proof that Army pilots are dumb.(or at least this one). Worst advice ever! lol.

FlyArmy

Don't know what Slice is talking about; it's great advice. Way better than getting an engineering degree paid for by taxpayers or scholarships...

d22block

I know Riddle is the best but you still need scholarships-Riddle is a LOT of money! And it'll take some years to get a good paying pilot job correct?

Slice

Well, when you put it that way, I agree 100%.

CaptainCarl

Shoot, forget Embry-Riddle. You don't even need an education. Just pick a major airline that you want to work for, go to the ticket counter and tell them you are there to pick up your captain's uniform. They will hook you up. Hell, just tell them that you want a cash advance on your first year's salary and you are only going to fly Monday through Friday with all weekends and holidays off.

Some people... Listen kid, forget that aviation degree. Go to your state university, work on a degree in business or engineering or the like, get your ratings at an FBO, and party like a rock star for four years. You won't regret it.

rickair7777

Hey People...he's in High School! He might actually believe this crap...

D22block: Everyone here is being very sarcastic. Embry-Riddle is a private college with an average flight training program and an aviation degree which is the fast-track to mediocrity.

However, it is FAR overpriced for what it offers...what little disposable income you earn as a regional pilot will be devoted solely to paying off your student loans for years (or decades). The only thing ER excels at is separating young people from their future earnings.

Despite what the ER recruiters may tell you, the aviation industry does not hold their graduates in high regard...if anything we laugh at them behind their backs for spending all that money for no reason.

To get the best value for your educational expenditure, attend a public school and earn a NON-AVIATION DEGREE (REPEAT: NON-AVIATION DEGREE) and do flight training at a club or small school at a nearby airport.

If you want to attend a flight school which will get you preferential hiring, there are several but their names all start with "United States". Refer to the military forums for more info. There are no civilian flight schools which have a "good reputation" with the airlines.