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    USAFA vs. AFROTC

    Yeah, I'm 17. I know so little, and it's overwhelming. It's hard memorizing all the abbreviations of the military. I know it's a little too late to apply to the AFA, unless if it's possible to squeeze in the nomination, the CFA, and the medical evaluation all before January 31st. Understood...
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    USAFA vs. AFROTC

    I'm leaning towards an engineering field, particularly aerospace or civil engineering. Either that, or I can pursue my interests in astronomy, piloting, or even an Intelligence Officer. It's difficult for me to choose because I'm very interested in a good amount of fields. Like I said earlier...
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    USAFA vs. AFROTC

    Whoops, I worded that wrong. I didn't mean linear, but I meant to say that the ROTC is flexible and can be integrated with civilian college life, at least that's what I learned from research and previous threads. My bad that I wasn't specific on this, but I was referring to the AFA as a...
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    USAFA vs. AFROTC

    Hello! I'm sure some of you are sick of this question popping in every once in a while, but I'd like my own thread to develop my own decisions. I did read the previous threads regarding this, I'd just like that extra bit of insight. When I ponder about these two pathways, both the AFA and the...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    I appreciate that roller coaster analogy. But seeing as how it's almost too late for me, as stated by previous posters, the pathway to a civilian college to take AFROTC now sounds more appealing than rushing to prepare and schedule for the AFA. Or I could spend a year or two at a civilian...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    Yeah, I've been reviewing my SAT prep. book that's sitting in my room. I will be taking ACT too in the Fall. I took Geometry as a Sophomore, and Pre-AP Algebra II as a Junior. They're not the hardest classes, and it was my fatal mistake to choose the "easy path" to math. 100-150 points...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    Yes, I am a US citizen. Born outside the US and became a citizen. And how can I step up my math performance? Take Pre-Calculus and AP Statistics at the same time? Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    I am taking 3 AP classes this upcoming school year -- AP Govt, AP English, and AP Physics, along with Pre-Calculus. I am interested in SAT prep. classes but I have not yet joined one. My other classes are Weight Training and Leadership for the full year, hopefully adding on to my chances for the...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    I was a member of Key Club during sophomore and junior year, where we accomplished various activities for community service. Like hosting school events and donations around the neighborhood. What other community service activities look great on the transcipt? Sent using the Service Academy...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    I used to maintain a 3.9 until my 'C' and 'D+' lowered it to a 3.8. It's still pretty good though! So let's say I apply for the USAFA, and I do not get accepted or offered a prep-school slot. I then decide to go to the University of Washington (which is my back-up college) for a year or...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    I actually have contacted my ALO recently. He has shared information regarding the AFROTC scholarship, as well as providing information about a possible nomination. My Congressman's deadline is November 15th, which is odd because most deadlines, as stated somewhere above, are around Sept-Oct...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    I can assure you that I'm not a troll. But I do apologize that I'm extremely naive and clueless on the entire application progress. However, I want to thank all of you for your time. This is a good wake-up call for me, and the information you've shared will go into consideration. Sent...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    I have my Nomination process planned out. I will be contacting my state's congressman as soon as I create space in my schedule. But is there more to the process? I do not know what MOC or VP (vice president?) stands for, but I don't believe I'm eligible for Pres., Vet, nor ROTC. However, I...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    Really? Trying to remember from memory, I got around 530 for the Reading, around 530 for the Math, and around 410 for the Writing. I have to admit I didn't study as much as I was supposed to, but it was still highly embarrassing for me. That 1500 on the SAT, and my 'C' and 'D+' grade ruined my...
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    What can I do to prepare for the Candidate Fitness Assessment?

    Definitely! I am a 17 year old male with a 3.8 GPA, consisting of A's and B's. I had one C during Freshman year and one D+ during Junior year, along with a 1500 on the SAT. I am terribly ashamed of the bad scores, and they continue to hinder my self-esteem to the point where I believe my chances...
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