Also, if you ever get contacted regarding the Diversity Visitation Program, pursue it! My ALO contacted me regarding the program and put my name in (had to fill out a pretty extensive application for me) for a spot. It is a 5 day trip to the Academy, all expenses paid. There were about 25 of us for the session I attended. We got to tour just about every part of the Academy, sleep in a cadet's room, attend some of their classes, go to meals with them, etc. Even got to meet Col Benyshek (Director of Admissions), Gen Armacost (Dean of Faculty), Gen Williams (Commandant), and Gen Johnson (Superintendent). Overall great experience. PM me if you have any questions.