Students who apply early often demonstrate greater attention to detail in their spelling and storytelling compared to students who submit their applications closer to the deadline.

While early submission does not affect the grading process directly, it does allow both the evaluators and students ample time for thoughtful review and preparation.

It takes only a few minutes, and it makes it clear to us that you took the extra time to read it through at least once.

Add a heading with your name and the date, please.

Brownie points if you make us laugh with a creative essay title!

While we love to hear stories about the first time you flew on an airplane… we would rather read more about YOU!

What do you like and dislike? Where do you see yourself in aviation? What do you enjoy about aviation? Were you inspired by anyone to pursue aviation?

Submit a letter of recommendation from a non-relative adult who knows you best.

We know this is tedious, but it won’t be the last time you’ll need one, so it’s good practice.

You can get a letter from a neighbor, family friend, school counselor, or teacher. You can get one from a pilot or flight instructor to show your connection to aviation, but a letter of recommendation should come from someone who can speak to your character and knows you well.

This is the same advice for getting hired at an airline!

We have other interests than aviation. Hard to believe I know…

We want to hear about your Video Game Championships, Robotics Awards, Water Skiing Competitions, etc.

We also know that not everyone has the opportunity to play sports or musical instruments.

If you have a part-time job, take care of your grandma after school, pick up your sibling, etc.

Share with us how you spend your time when you’re not in a classroom.

We understand students applying to camp will come from various economic backgrounds.

Before applying for financial-aid, we want to encourage students to have hard and honest conversations with their guardians to better understand how much aid to request.

We do not want the cost of camp to deter any student from applying. We want you to try your best on your application, be honest with us and those supporting you, and have a goal in mind. We believe in you and are always available should you have more questions.

Remember that students are accepted based on merit. A student’s request for Financial Aid holds no weight in their application.