Recent content by Gleasons84

So I have a question then. We know that the academies are competitive, how do they base their decision? Do so many get picked from each state? Do they look to see what each cadet wants to major in and see how many of each they may need? Engineers, pilots, etc? If they have 5 pilot slots they...

Pima, you are right about not having any control over a dq, but if I can assure that all the correct paperwork is in place and everything that Mr. Mullen suggests is done, I am hoping that we will be able to either pass the exam or be waivered. That's my hope anyway. I do thank you for all the...

Actually been working with Mr. Mullen the past week with the medical through personal email. My son has allergies and had surgery last year and I had a few questions in regards to that. He asked me to send a copy of my sons medical records so he could view them, and see where we go from there...

Pima, I would be more than happy to answer your question, my husband and I both served in the Air Force and loved it! Even though we are out now, we still love the military and the Air Force and still have friends that are in. I am 3rd generation Air Force, both my mom and dad served, in fact...

He does do sports, he is in track, basketball and tennis and is involved with the school student senate. We are working on community service, that is where he falls a bit short right now. Im thinking that once he is able to drive, that will even out with the rest.

Im new to all this so Im not familiar with what this means "EOGs/SOLs", would you mind explaining?? Thanks! Shannon

Is there a difference between the PSAT and the SAT, if so which one would you recommend he take, he was also thinking of taking the ACT as well, but they don't offer that at his school and we would have to drive about an hour to get to the high school that did. :frown: Yeah, he does have a...

To a ALO or anyone who has an opinion on this they would like to share:biggrin: My son is in his Sophomore year and is taking AP English and has the option to take the test given at the end of the year, which if scored high enough would give him college credit. The school has gone through...

Mike, when you say that the sooner you have your application in the more times it is reviewed, can you elaborate on that please. Thanks!

Mike, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!:biggrin: WOW! That makes so much more sense to me now. I completely understand what you took the time to explain and I will take your advice and do just like you suggested. We have already been in contact with his ALO. I will really need to make sure that he...

I was reading the timeline on the USAFA website and I was hoping that some of you might be able to answer a few questions that I have. :confused: It states important dates-Between March 1 of your junior year and December 31st of your senior year, must request a senate nomination; now here in...

Thank you very much, I will relay the message to him. He has actually signed up for the forum as well. I told him that it would be a great opportunity for him to meet others and see what they are doing to prepare for the academies as well. Yes the USAFA is the only academy, he does have a...

I am a parent of a future USAFA cadet hopeful! :biggrin: He is just beginning his sophomore year, but has been preparing for the academy since the 7th grade. My husband and I both served in the Air Force, and our proud that both our boys would like to do the same. Im not quite sure how I fell...