Recent content by futurefalconmom_11

DS portal changed as well from LOE to 100% complete!

Nothing from Schmitt yet.

Have not heard anything from Senators, DS got a nomination from District 7 Congressman.

My DS recieved two so far, one "Honor Military Schools/AFROTC/AFJROTC Nomination Recieved" and "Missouri- 7th Congressional District Nomination Recieved".

You will not have free time at Flight Academy. It is very demanding you will have class all day 7 days a week (at least at ERDB) and you have to study in your free time to pass the exams. I would suggest applying to both in person and then decide if you do get accepted into both. I would not...

My DS has done both AFJROTC and CAP and has excelled in both. He his currently Captain and Cadet Commander for CAP and Cadet Captain in AFJROTC and Honor Guard Commander in his Senior Year of HS. He did have to sacrifice any leadership positions the past three years due to scheduling conflicts...

I got my son the act pacing watch which really helped with time and for the reading it really helps if you read as many books as possible that way you are comfortable reading fast but still comprehend the information. Pay extra to get copy of tests with answers offered twice per year on certain...

During the Candidate Kit portion, He will enter the names and contact info for each referral, after he submits his kit, they will get an email from USAFA on how to submit their LOR.

My DS recieved one as well.

Great advice, and definitely will help a mom not be stressed about an injury as well. I agree it is not worth the risk of injury and an appointment for a sport he does not love.

They have pretty competitive wrestlers with fluctuating weights, so if nothing else he can wrestle JV with opportunities to letter, and less pressure to win. He has had injuries, especially his shoulder, which is one major reason for not wanting to continue.

The wrestling coach said he cannot miss any practices therefore any leadership role in AFJROTC is out of the question. CAP is a little more flexible, however most wrestling matches are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and CAP meetings are on Thursdays, which he will not be able to control. He...

Right.... I think "to be an active and dedicated Cadet Commander for CAP" would be a relatively valid and justifiable answer to that question.

Thanks. He does not do any other sports.

My son is a junior in HS and has started the process of applying to USAFA. He has been on the Varsity Wrestling team and has lettered every year since being a Freshman. He is an average wrestler and does not plan on wrestling after HS. He is contemplating whether or not to wrestle next year...