Associates degree or PPL?

[Kev365 (Kevin Wortley)]

A bachelor’s degree is recommended but the bare minimum requirement to attend ATP is an associates degree (two years of college) OR having your PPL correct? Should I take the extra time to receive an associate’s or is having your PPL better?

[Brady]

Kevin,

Just recently updated on ATP’s website, see screenshot below:

As for the degree, have you started any college courses? Having a degree will only better you in the long run for multiple reasons that are listed here:

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