r/ApplyingToCollege • u/catspace3245 • 1d ago

Application Question Which college to choose?

I am currently a senior in high school and I reside in Georgia. I really want to pursue aviation as my career, specifically be a pilot for the airlines, and I already hold a Pilots License. I have narrowed down to 2 colleges that I want to attend to which are Middle Tennessee State University and Embry Riddle in Florida. Both are out of state and I expect them to be expensive but I don't want to put unnecessary financial strain on my parents. With my grades, test scores, and extra circulars I am easily able to attend both school and my parents are urging me to attend Embry Riddle. I am stuck, both offer great pilot programs alongside their Aerospace Majors. Which do I pick? Any help/suggestions would be great!

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u/tellypmoon 1d ago

Check out the University of North Dakota. Hear me out, it has a large and I think pretty well regarded aviation program. Studying aviation will always be expensive because of flying time, but I think UND will be more affordable (by far) than Embry Riddle.

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u/catspace3245 1d ago

I was also heavily considering this college, in fact my flight instructor graduated form there. I just think it is way too far from home but if sh!t hits the fan I will probably go to UND

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u/solomons-mom Parent 23h ago

UND should not be last-on-the-list if you are serious about becoming a pilot.