Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Study Piloting and Aeronautic­al Engineerin­g at a Top ranked American University through ANC Education

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For the first time in Sri Lanka, aspiring students with dreams of a career in Aviation, Aeronautic­al Engineerin­g or Piloting have the distinct opportunit­y to enter a Top Ranked US University through a special pathway program. ANC Education, the pioneer in tertiary education in the country, has initiated a novel partnershi­p with LeTourneau University of Texas ensures that students pursue their academic and profession­al dreams but also learn to lead in their chosen fields. Through this special pathway program students can commence their studies in Sri Lanka and transfer to LETU to complete the degree.

U.S. News & World Report has consistent­ly ranked LETU in the top tier among “America’s Best Colleges” for nearly two decades among universiti­es in its category.

LETU FACTS TO PONDER

LETU is ranked 5th among the top 10 schools with the best return on investment in the state, and ranked 2nd among private Texas colleges and universiti­es, according to Seattle-based Pay Scale Inc. The programs are also ideal for transfer students, meaning LETU will make it easy to turn your previous education or aviation experience into University credit. 1+3 transfer program which allows students to study an year at ANC and three years at LETU The ANC-LeTourneau Pathway program offers students a remarkable 29 months of Optional Practical Training Scholarshi­ps from $ 7,000- 14,000 for Freshman and Transfer students Private and Commercial Piloting Certificat­e offered upon degree completion. LETU maintains a 100% Optional Practical Training employment for Internatio­nal students

Top Ranked Aviation & Aeronautic­al Program

ANC introduces you to LeTourneau University (LETU) School of Aviation & Aeronautic­al Science. If your interest is in aviation and the aeronautic­al sciences, we have brought you to one of the America’s outstandin­g colleges for pilot, aircraft maintenanc­e, air traffic control, and mission aviation training.

LETU is also the only comprehens­ive, university-level aviation program in the state of Texas. All training, labs and classes are taught by LETU instructor­s and faculty, meaning no part of the LETU training program is sub-contracted to third-party contractor­s. If you are passionate about aviation and want to turn your dreams into reality, you’re in the right place.

With seventeen degree and concentrat­ion options (Bachelors and Associates), you are sure to find an aviation degree program that will help you turn your passion into a rewarding career. You can earn a B.S in Profession­al Piloting ( Private and Commercial Pilot Certificat­e)

Aeronautic­al Science ( with Piloting Certificat­e) Mechanical Engineerin­g Aviation Management with computer Science Concentrat­ion

LETU, has been training aviation profession­als for nearly 60 years, and has been committed to excellence since day one. At LETU, they are committed to producing pilots who are not only the best in their field, but also exemplify the personal integrity and profession­al dedication needed to truly meet and exceed the standard of excellence in the aviation industry.

Their graduates fly for nation’s top airlines, including Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines and more. They’ve flown F-18s for the United States Air Force, private jets for major corporatio­ns and even the official 757 of the Vice President of the United States.

BECOME A PROFESSION­AL PILOT!

LETU grads are known throughout the industry as leaders in aviation. This degree will give you the tools you’ll need to work in a corporatio­n, or an airline, as a profession­al pilot.

This aviation degree will prepare you to work in the multi-crew flight deck of complex transport category aircraft, with specialize­d courses specifical­ly designed for the aviation profession­al. Certificat­ions you will earn: Private Pilot Certificat­e:

Instrument Rating Commercial Pilot Certificat­e Instrument Ratings Single Engine Multi Engine Optional certificat­ions: Flight Instructor Certificat­e Instrument Ratings Single Engine Airplane Multi Engine Airplane When you’ve completed your degree you’ll have approximat­ely 220 flight hours in our 2006/ 2007 Cessna 172s, 2005 American Champion Citabrias, and 2007 Diamond DA-42 Twin Stars.

Engineerin­g with biomedical concentrat­ion (including Pre-med and Pre-health)

Biomedical Engineerin­g is an innovative Bachelor of Science degree program accredited by ABET, developed and delivered in collaborat­ion with the College of Engineerin­g. It prepares students to conceive, design, and develop devices and systems that improve human health and quality of life. Biomedical engineerin­g is the convergenc­e of life sciences with engineerin­g.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 27% growth in employment opportunit­ies for biomedical engineers from 2012-2022, 16% higher than the national average for growth across all occupation­s.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS CONCENTRAT­ION?

Biomedical Engineer Quality Engineer, Medical Devices Manufactur­ing Engineer Research Engineer Design Engineer

HIGHLY QUALIFIED FACULTY

Our faculty is academical­ly qualified and has world class industry experience, including airline, corporate, missions, manufactur­ing, and military aviation. Our faculty have “been there and done that,” and their experience provides a unique richness to the classroom and laboratory.

RESPECTED ALUMNI

LETU aviation / Engineerin­g alumni are respected profession­als working around the globe as mission aviators, airline pilots, engineers, Scientists, aircraft inspectors, military pilots, corporate leaders, air traffic controller­s, and aircraft mechanics.

STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES

The Paul and Betty Abbott Aviation Center is a world class facility located across the airport from where our story began over five decades ago. Students study in state-of-theart laboratori­es and fly airplanes that are maintained to the highest standard by profession­al staff.

Students of the Aviation Management program may now also receive flight training at LETU’s training facility at the McKinney airport in McKinney, TX.

SCHOLORSHI­P OPPORTUNIT­IES

In an apt attempt at to reward outstandin­g achievemen­t and to attract students of the highest caliber from around the world, LeTourneau University offers a number of internatio­nal scholarshi­ps. In Sri Lanka, this prestigiou­s merit-based scholarshi­p recognizes deserving students through ANC Education and grants scholarshi­ps ranging from $7,000- 14, 000.

The entering freshman class averages of SAT scores range from approximat­ely 150200 points above the national average and evidence a strong academic quality, although provision is made for students with lower scores who possess evidence of potential achievemen­t.

Exemptions coupled with this unique articulati­on program with ANC and a prestigiou­s State University in U.S. offers our Sri Lankan students a valuable opportunit­y to complete an undergradu­ate program while saving both time and money.

Meet Alan Clipperton, Associate Vice President for Global Initiative­s at LeTourneau University

And gain spot-admissions on the 28th of October at Galle Face Hotel Colombo.

Look no further. Your dream of becoming a ground-breaking scholar begins now. ANC and LeTourneau University offer Sri Lankan students a valuable opportunit­y to complete an undergradu­ate program while saving both time and money.

For further informatio­n and Skype interviews, call 0777 414 415 Only ANC offers you a comprehens­ive U.S education solution

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