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WoutWarningWoutRemorse said:I am not using the CF to "get into" school. I want to gain as much eduction as possible, masters, PHD and LLB. If I can do that with the forces great, if not I will do it on my own. I have already applied for Masters and am confident I will get in. Also I have also applied for CF and confident I will get in. Therefore, I anticipated there being a conflict of schedule, if not of interests. I was always under the implied impression that the CF fostered continuing education, what you seem to be saying is that this is not the case once you have gained/obtained the pinnacle of learning ie a lowly BA.
No-one here, including myself, is saying it's not possible. I have a very good friend who recently completed his PhD while serving. BUT, it is not a common achievement - and if it is a central goal to your life plan, you may not be increasing your chances of accomplishing it by joining the military.
You asked for opinions and advice, which you are free to ignore and bash on with your life plan however you desire. We can only offer views that might help you understand the environment you are planning to launch yourself into. Don't be surprised if the CF's expectations for you have some small effect on those plans over the next 30 years.