A student from Upstate NY with a 2.8 GPA and a passion for flying overcame academic challenges to earn acceptance into Florida Institute of Technology’s Aviation Program with the right support and strategy.
Florida Institute of Technology
Location: Northeast
GPA/Class Rank: 2.8
Test Score: 1120
Major: Aviation
He had a lower GPA than most aviation program requirements and struggled with motivation after a sports injury ended his senior season. He had no Standout Factor. Instead, the focus was on strategically building a college list that would give him the best chance at acceptance and motivating him to involve himself in extracurricular activities after a sports injury.
Independent Flight Training
Varsity Lacrosse
Student-Athlete Volunteer Club
Part-Time Lifeguard
A student from the Northeast, entered the college process facing significant academic challenges on his path to aviation school. With a 2.8 GPA and average test scores, many of the programs he dreamed of attending seemed out of reach. At the same time, a sports injury ended his season and left him struggling with motivation.
He worked closely with his HelloCollege counselor to identify realistic aviation schools, fill out applications together, and rebuild momentum. One important step was encouraging him to resume logging flight hours to demonstrate his commitment to aviation. His counselor also researched extracurricular programs that aligned with his academic profile and passion for flying.
Ultimately, he was accepted into the aviation program at the Florida Institute of Technology, proving that, with the right support, all students can work towards ambitious goals.
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