Hey guys,
don't forget that passing the ATPL exams is not the be all and end all. On top of the study required for the 14 subjects, there is a great deal of flying to be done for which the preparation and air time can be mentally exhausting.
Personally, I don't follow the analogy of an ATPL being like 3 years of degree crammed into 1 year. It is fundamentally so different in requiring a blend of practical skills, common sense, split second decision making and a certain level of academic ability to make the comparison meaningless.
That does not mean it is easier or harder to complete than a degree. The only thing which may be comparable is the required effort and the intense strain of the exams.
Anyone who thinks ATPL courses are not difficult needs help as they are not seeing all of the picture! IMHO
Obs cop