jujube
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My son received a LoA from the AFA, and is anticipating a nomination shortly, but has heard nothing from the USNA, and says he would have a tough decision if he receives appointments to both the AF and the NA.
Are there any generalized (and experience-based) opinions of the two academies to help in such a decision. Goals: He wands to fly. Some assume AF is the place to go to fly... Others say odds are better to get into flight at Annapolis. Some say AF is "cushier" all-around... Others say the first year at the AFA is grueling, but cake (relatively speaking) from there on out. He loves Colorado, but found Annapolis incredibly beautiful and liked the apparent cohesiveness of the four classes.
Hub and I are not military. My dad was a marine. Hub's dad army. Both enlisted / did not attend academies.
Also, when the appointment is offered, is there a deadline for responding? I feel like things are moving quickly with the AFA, and yet the NA news (if any) could come in March / April.
Thoughts / experiences / impressions to share?
Thanks
Are there any generalized (and experience-based) opinions of the two academies to help in such a decision. Goals: He wands to fly. Some assume AF is the place to go to fly... Others say odds are better to get into flight at Annapolis. Some say AF is "cushier" all-around... Others say the first year at the AFA is grueling, but cake (relatively speaking) from there on out. He loves Colorado, but found Annapolis incredibly beautiful and liked the apparent cohesiveness of the four classes.
Hub and I are not military. My dad was a marine. Hub's dad army. Both enlisted / did not attend academies.
Also, when the appointment is offered, is there a deadline for responding? I feel like things are moving quickly with the AFA, and yet the NA news (if any) could come in March / April.
Thoughts / experiences / impressions to share?
Thanks