Hello everyone!
I have just joined the forums with the hope that someone could lead me towards the best course of action given my case.
I am guessing you need some kind background information in order to help me in any way, so here it goes. I have recently turned 17 ( over a month ago). In the past few weeks my parents have been telling me to make up my mind on where I want to go for university and what exactly I am planning on becoming. My first consideration was MIT (with the presumption that I make it), as I am planning on going to engineering, and as a second option staying for a Canadian University for the undergrad program and then moving to MIT for graduates. Now...my marks in high school are fairly high ( 96%+ in Chem 30, 98% in Math 30, 94% in Physics 20, and currently taking calculus with a current average of 91%), and I am also involved with different clubs at my high school, athletics, newspaper editor + I do volunteer work.
After searching the web for many hours I've come across a (possibly) better course of action : joining the CF.
Why I personally think this would be better is because: 1. I enjoy a VERY active life style.
2. I'd love to be given the opportunity to serve Canada as it has helped me and my parents . to reunite and live a decent life. I owe this country a LOT.
3. I'd still finish a university with a degree that I like.
4. This might be the best way to possibly get a chance of fulfilling my dream of becoming a
pilot. ( I know I am physically apt, but I also know what the chances of making it really are)
My only problem is that I've only been living in Canada for 3 years ( minus 2 days), and after all the hours spent researching information on the net, I've come across the issue (?) of the screening process for naturalized Canadians. I 've actually been a Canadian citizen for over 2 years, ( got it thanks to my father who has lived here for over 15 years). I understand the importance of this check; my only concern is that it might not be processed by September of next year if I apply lets say in January ( grade 12).
****So finally getting to the point...should I start the application process as soon as possible and hope it will get processed before I have to go to university ( with the possibility of leaving for a university in the states) or apply right now?
Also, what exactly would be the point of a credit check if I apply before I turn 18? Would the fact that I have no credit history affect me in any way?
PS: I was born and lived in Romania for the first 14 years of my life. The country is part of the European Union and NATO.
Thank you in advance!
I have just joined the forums with the hope that someone could lead me towards the best course of action given my case.
I am guessing you need some kind background information in order to help me in any way, so here it goes. I have recently turned 17 ( over a month ago). In the past few weeks my parents have been telling me to make up my mind on where I want to go for university and what exactly I am planning on becoming. My first consideration was MIT (with the presumption that I make it), as I am planning on going to engineering, and as a second option staying for a Canadian University for the undergrad program and then moving to MIT for graduates. Now...my marks in high school are fairly high ( 96%+ in Chem 30, 98% in Math 30, 94% in Physics 20, and currently taking calculus with a current average of 91%), and I am also involved with different clubs at my high school, athletics, newspaper editor + I do volunteer work.
After searching the web for many hours I've come across a (possibly) better course of action : joining the CF.
Why I personally think this would be better is because: 1. I enjoy a VERY active life style.
2. I'd love to be given the opportunity to serve Canada as it has helped me and my parents . to reunite and live a decent life. I owe this country a LOT.
3. I'd still finish a university with a degree that I like.
4. This might be the best way to possibly get a chance of fulfilling my dream of becoming a
pilot. ( I know I am physically apt, but I also know what the chances of making it really are)
My only problem is that I've only been living in Canada for 3 years ( minus 2 days), and after all the hours spent researching information on the net, I've come across the issue (?) of the screening process for naturalized Canadians. I 've actually been a Canadian citizen for over 2 years, ( got it thanks to my father who has lived here for over 15 years). I understand the importance of this check; my only concern is that it might not be processed by September of next year if I apply lets say in January ( grade 12).
****So finally getting to the point...should I start the application process as soon as possible and hope it will get processed before I have to go to university ( with the possibility of leaving for a university in the states) or apply right now?
Also, what exactly would be the point of a credit check if I apply before I turn 18? Would the fact that I have no credit history affect me in any way?
PS: I was born and lived in Romania for the first 14 years of my life. The country is part of the European Union and NATO.
Thank you in advance!