Hello my first post on here
So I am in year 11 and I am thinking about joining the RAF as an officer, weapons systems officer looks the most appealing as I will most likely be to tall for a pilot.
I have taken four GCSEs last year and six this year as they have been split into two halves. I got an A in Geography, and a B in technology, maths and R.E. This year I am taking English, Separate Sciences and History, for all which I have been predicted an A.
I am just wondering that with these grades, and now almost certain that I want to take this path. Just a few questions for anyone who has been in a familiar posision as me and for people who can help answer:
Am I in a position to apply for sponsorship for college?
It says on the RAF website that most people who go in as a WSO have a degree at university, if this is the case which course would be taken and would I be in a good position to ask for a sponsorship there also?
Answers will be much appreciated.
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Not yet, no, but I will go in the next time I am in town to ask these questions if you think it is best.
One more question you could possibly help me with that maybe does not need AFCO to tell me a little about:
Would my grades be good enough for a defence sixth form such as Welbeck, or is this strictly for people aiming to be an Army officer, as this really appeals to me?
One more question you could possibly help me with that maybe does not need AFCO to tell me a little about:
Would my grades be good enough for a defence sixth form such as Welbeck, or is this strictly for people aiming to be an Army officer, as this really appeals to me?
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Welbeck provides education for people wanting to go on to join any of the 3 services as an officer, not just the Army. It does seem to be focussed on engineering though, so I'm not sure how that would fit with your thoughts of becoming a WSO.
The AFCO will have details of Welbeck as well, so that's really your best bet for getting all the information you need in one go!
The AFCO will have details of Welbeck as well, so that's really your best bet for getting all the information you need in one go!
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I would go to your AFCO ASAP as applications to the armed forces tend to take a long time to process etc.
You can always apply for your college scholarship as you have nothing to lose by doing so. If you're unsuccessful, you can still go to college and spend 2 years working on your weak areas ready to either apply for direct entry from your A-Levels or ready to apply for a University Bursary.
You can always apply for your college scholarship as you have nothing to lose by doing so. If you're unsuccessful, you can still go to college and spend 2 years working on your weak areas ready to either apply for direct entry from your A-Levels or ready to apply for a University Bursary.