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While not a direct response to a "Varsity Letter", a thread was started a while back on "Why" sports is so important. Not just to the academies, but even as quoted by the NCAA, but for "LIFE ITSELF". And why the military, colleges, companies, etc. consider it on your application. Here's the link...

As Flieger and MJ stated, now is a great time to do your research. I can’t emphasize enough to “know what you’re getting yourself into”. There are plenty of YouTube videos and websites to inform you. Then, come here and ask all the questions you have. (HINT: search first. There isn’t a question...

As a retired Air Force enlisted, I’m with the Air Force and military. I was also an academy ALO in my state recruiting high school kids to the academy. My son applied to the academy and did his 4 years. I believe for him it all worked out. Besides being a cadet he also got to play football at...

My son is a sto and graduated from the academy. Normal application when you apply for any job around your 3-4 year. STO is a little different because you have to apply, they decide to allow you to try out, you go through a week long physical selection process (better be in great shape), then out...

Realize also that the academies have the latitude to switch around nominations. Example… you have a presidential nomination and a senator and another individual from your state has similar. They may use the military nomination for you so they can free up the senate nomination for someone else...

In my opinion, which doesn't count for much, the way the CFB championship playoff SHOULD BE IS: Currently, the most games possibly played is 15. 12 normal season, 1 for conference championship, 1 for bowl game, and 1 for championship game. My proposal keeps the same amount. 1. The P5 conference...

My comment about army being tough was humor. Hence the Major Payne video. Army definitely sucks this year. Having said that… that makes them a very dangerous team and game. They have absolutely nothing to lose. They do have the commander in chief trophy however to fight for. Air Force has to...

Army is tough. Very misleading https://media.tenor.com/q3kpIjLkKEMAAAAd/major-payne-dance.gif

Air Force is on a roll. Even in 20 degrees and a major snow storm, the falcons beat in-state rival Colorado state 30-13. This coming Saturday we will play Army at the Denver Bronco’s NFL Mile High Stadium in Denver. Time to win the Commander in Chief trophy again. ”Kick @$$ Falco(n)”

Unless you received a 1600 on the SAT, why would you think an ACT converted score in the low 30's is "SO LOW". The MAXIMUM ACT score is 36. A 32 ACT is basically the same as a 1425 SAT. Did you score a 1600? Also, the 2 tests have some areas that aren't totally equivalent to each other. But the...

One thing I've noticed over the years, and it doesn't seem to change much, is that the dreams, aspirations, goals, etc. of the individual walking in as a cadet on day 1, dramatically changes in the 4 years they are at the academy. Most/Many of these grand dreams of being a pilot and a glorious...

As someone who was also an ALO, "Not my son's obviously", I can honestly say my son was in a unique position. He had ALL the appropriate boxes checked. Ranked #1 in his class; ALL of his classes were in the IB program and advanced classes; graduated with a 4.0 gpa unweighted; multi-sport varsity...

I'd like to add 1 thing to the wonderful answer Capt MJ posted. The one time where early submission and an entire completed package could be beneficial; I emphasize COULD, because the academy rules seem to always change a little year to year..... is if the applicant who has completed their...

In ALL the reasons you wrote on why you wanted to apply and attend the Air Force academy…….. not ONCE did I see anything that said “you wanted to SERVE your country; be a military officer; be part of something bigger than yourself; etc….” Just something to think about. You might say you want...

SUNK NAVY!!!