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Thank you for your help. A few answers: 1. That is my only SAT score, so yes it is best sitting 2. School grading scale: 4.0 for an A, 3.7 A-, 3.5 B+. +0.5 weight for honors, and +1.0 weight for AP 3. I am from Northern VA. I think my school is very strong for the things you mentioned 4. I...

Rising senior in HS, about to start filling out my AFROTC scholarship application. Here is a few things about me College Plans: Major in Meteorology at either Virginia Tech or Florida State GPA: UW-3.93, W-4.26 Courses: All honors or AP for core classes. APs-BC Calculus, Physics 1, and then...

I have a strong math background, so I am also interested in a few different types of engineering, but meteorology has been my main interest for a very long time

I have not taken the SAT or ACT but I am taking the SAT on May 7. I will almost definitely get a 1340+ (Equivalent of 30+ on the ACT) I will complete the PCQ now that I know I have interest in the AFA. I have done some fitness testing in JROTC (Mile, Shuttle, 1 min push-ups, 1 min curl-ups). I...

I was planning to post a chance me thread with all info about my academic record and ECs. Would that be good to write up and post now? I have already looked into it, and Meteorology/Atm. Science IS considered technical for scholarships. Also weather is listed as a 1.0 on a scale of stressed...

This is what I originally thought, but I have read a couple things which seem to me say that not all ROTC cadets will commission upon completion. Is this wrong? What are some reasons why somebody may not receive a commission after ROTC?

Finances are not an issue, my parents do have plenty of money set aside for me to go to college. If I get some sort of scholarship or go to a less expensive school, they said they would give me some of that money to invest how I want, so I am taking that into consideration. So essentially your...

I want to major in meteorology, which I do not think is extremely popular

Visited VT, going to an info session for PSU in a couple weeks and planning to visit in the next month or so, Visiting Texas A&M in 3 weeks, Went to the Air Force Academy to visit my cousin about 7-8 years ago

I am trying to decide (If I can get in) what option is best for me between the AFA, SMCs such as Virginia Tech, and just doing ROTC. Did any of you look into all 3? If so, what made you choose the AFA over the other two?

I am planning to study meteorology in college and would like to become a weather officer in the Air Force. My 5 top schools right now (I am a Junior) are Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, Penn State, Oklahoma, and the Air Force Academy. First two are SMC's, Next two would be ROTC-only, and AFA is of...