Recent content by Missnj

Apply! I'm probably the worst person at math in the world, and I managed to get through the required math classes here (2018er).

You don't have personal time during the week except for Fridays and Sundays. It's about an hour to an hour and a half each time. You're allowed to go to a religious service, the Peak Performance Center, the Free-Thinkers Club, or spend your personal time in your room.

Oovoo works, but were technically not allowed to have it on our computers.

Whatever you do, DO NOT bring them to Basic with you! You'll have to carry them around with you all day. If you plan on playing the cello during the year in Drum and Bugle or another USAFA group, they will have a place to store it for you. As far as the snowboard goes, you should be able to...

When a 4-degree gets their phone back is strictly squadron-based, but the majority of people will have them back right after basic. They're also allowed to use them on Doolie Day Out and a select few other times. During the year, they can have whatever media they'd like on their phones as long...

You can wear any sunglasses you want as long as they're conservative in color and style. They aren't issued, but you can buy them at home or you can buy them out in the Springs after basic or during Doolie Day Out.

I'm 99% sure you get to submit requests for where you go on ops. I'm not sure about the trip to the foreign country though. Like I said, I just became a three-degree, so I'm mostly just good for answering questions from incoming freshmen.

I would recommend retaking it anyway. It can't hurt to try to get a higher score.

Hi everybody! I posted a thread like this towards the middle of the academic year, and I just became a sophomore at the Academy on Thursday. Basic is coming up quick, so if you have any questions about that, the school year, Academy life, or anything that you might be worried about, you can...

Sure thing! Good luck and happy training! Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Hi Bailey! First of all, congrats on deciding to apply! Life is much better after basic. Breakfast doesn't start until 0700 during the week, you don't get basic wake-ups anymore, and even though you're really not supposed to, you can sleep in and nap on the weekends. You'll have two or...

Hey guys! I'm a C4C this year, so feel free to ask any questions about the Academy you might have and I'll answer them the best I can. :) Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Hi! We don't have speed reading as EI, but we have it as an optional class that you can sign up for. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Yes--you lose points for not writing the "optional" essay. It's used to identify people who will put the time and effort into writing something and to give them a better chance than those who just say, "Eh, I don't feel like it." Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

From my understanding, the selection committee notes that you completed your application early and gives you an extra point or two for being motivated enough to finish it before it's due. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app