In the midst of the investigation a young man named Jake Kurland, distraught over not qualifying for the Academy entrance exam, steals a shuttlecraft and heads into space. When he discovers that the craft has a major malfunction, Jake panics and begins to plummet toward certain death. Fortunately, Picard keeps his cool and manages to help the teen make a safe return to the ship. Remmick, meanwhile, watches with interest.

After an exhaustive study of Picard's performance record, Remmick tells Quinn that he has failed to find any flaws in the captain's command. Quinn then informs Picard that he has proven himself worthy of the prestigious post as Commandant of the Starfleet Academy and may be promoted to the rank of admiral.

Despite Wesley Crusher's obvious intelligence and promise, he is not selected for the Academy. Although clearly disappointed, the youngster's spirits are lifted after a pep talk by Picard, who has decided to remain with the U.S.S. Enterprise rather than accept Quinn's offer.

Height: 5' 11" (1.80 m)

Wil Wheaton made himself known starring in the Rob Reiner film Stand by Me (1986). Wheaton left the Hollywood scene for eighteen months to pursue personal video production. He returned to Los Angeles and is working on many projects.

Plays guitar and golf.

Family: parents, Rick and Debbie; younger siblings, Jeremy Wheaton, Amy Wheaton.

Wil's first big break in acting was opposite Bill Cosby in a Jell-O Pudding Pops commercial.

Loves hockey, magic and juggling.

He said a few lines on Chunky A's (Arsenio Hall) song "Dope, The Big Lie". The song appears on the Chunky A album "Large And In Charge".

He and wife, Anne, have two sons: Nolan and Ryan. They live in Los Angeles (actually his step-children).

Was once spokesman for NewTek company, after leaving "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987).