I recieved a call today from ATP financing/admissions department congratulating me on being approved for the full cost of tuition. This is exciting news, and only 5 days after submitting the application. I must say I am immpressed with their quick turnaround. I once again would like to thank my co-signers for the support, we love you very much.
This is a quick overview of the general steps I have been presented with thus far:
- Apply for financing
- Reserve a starting date ($1,995 payment to reserve spot, goes towards total cost)
- Schedule an Interview ($100 payment to cover instructor fee, any ATP school nation-wide)
As I spoke with the ATP representative today he requested that I commit to a starting date within a couple days in order to secure my spot at the school in San Diego. The program I am enrolling in starts each Monday and is limited to only two students per Monday. The good news, all of June and July starting dates are available, I have reason to believe this is in part because of the current status of the economy as well as the school being only a couple months fresh out the door. Anyhow, I expressed to the gentleman that I would need to discuss it with my wife and that I would get back to the admissions department tomorrow. Once again, the ATP rep was extremely friendly and informative.
After discussing it with my wife we decided that July 13th will serve as a great day to begin the program. We plan on leaving Minnesota on July 5th and leisurely making our way down to San Diego, with a stop in Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Sequoia National Parks. We are both so very excited to see our lives transforming to the next stage. We thank god.
However, prior to our trip, I am required to visit one of ATP's flight schools to partake in what I have called a 'Placement Interview'. They are interested in testing my knowledge in order to give them a better understanding of where I am in the aeronautical knowledge department. They will have me take a test as well as have me show my skills in their flight simulator. I am a bit rusty, considering I have not flown in over a year, I will need to hit the books. Anyways, the wife and I decided that I should interview at the location I will be training at. We are tentatively looking at flying down to San Diego [probably the cheapest locale to fly to in comparison] on Tuesday, June 2nd and returning on Friday, June 5th. My Aunt and Uncle have been kind enough to offer us a room, a car, and lots of love. Our 1 year anniversary is on June 7th, so this is will be our gift to one another.
We are both very excited!
On another note, 4 weeks until I graduate! My father plans on throwing me what I call a GAG [Going-Away-Graduation] party on Saturday, June 20th.
Sweet mother of pearls!
ReplyDeleteGRATS!!!