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hello sir.I have Arts(history,political
science,psychology,economics and english) as my subjects,i
wanted to know is it possible to become a pilot.

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Hello Marif,
It is not necessary to have college degree in the US to obtain a pilot license.  Most pilots follow the following steps if they aspire to fly for the airlines:
Private pilot certificate
Instrument rating
Commercial certificate
Multi-engine/instrument rating
It is also common (but not necessary) to obtain a flight instructor rating.
With this said I must tell you that most of the airlines prefer a college degree.  It does not necessarily have to be in aviation.
My advise to you is to find a flight school that can take you through the various licensing steps and go for it.
Good Luck,
Dave Bidwell

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