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    If you want it - don’t give up!

    Totally understand the feeling. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions or want to chat about it. -Nilet
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    If you want it - don’t give up!

    I had a 30 ACT. Took it once more and got the same score. -Nilet
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    If you want it - don’t give up!

    I can totally relate to this. I never knew it at the time, but my father had many of the same concerns you have voiced right now. After I graduated, he shared with me what he had thought about my path at the time. He told me that there were multiple times he almost voiced his opinion against...
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    If you want it - don’t give up!

    First off - you have to do the cliche things which generally make you be successful. As my mentor at the Academy told me (also an F-22 guy) “work hard be a bro, that’s it.” But obviously extend it to everything you would expect. Work out, study hard, sleep, etc... Start developing good habits...
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    If you want it - don’t give up!

    Yes, I did. I had a Type 7 converted to a type 2, so I had used one of the three years by the time I got accepted. Even though I got accepted before my second semester of college that year, and the Air Force knew I would be leaving to go to USAFA, they insisted I stay in college for another...
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    If you want it - don’t give up!

    I throw this thread out every year as the as the appointments (and rejections) start rolling. Please feel free to ask any/all questions about the various topics. I was a three time applicant to USAFA, and am glad I did it! Below is where I started, where I’ve been, and where I am. Just because...
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    Answers for: Turnbacks, Reapplicants, AFROTC, and NCAA prospects

    I'd like to revive this thread for any who may be interested in the topics above (see page 1 post for complete list). I try to do this at least once per year. In addition to the experiences listed above - I commissioned in May of 2018, and attended SUPT at Laughlin AFB. I dropped my aircraft...
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    Answers for: Turnbacks, Reapplicants, AFROTC, and NCAA prospects

    Badger, Yeah that is rare, in fact I haven't heard of that before as they typically try to deconflict any prior relationship someone may have had as best as they can. -Nilet
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    Answers for: Turnbacks, Reapplicants, AFROTC, and NCAA prospects

    To add clarification to my initial post - I am no longer pursuing the Marine Corps, and instead will be going to UPT at Laughlin AFB -Nilet
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    Answers for: Turnbacks, Reapplicants, AFROTC, and NCAA prospects

    Badger, 1) Not sure. The admissions office is on its own schedule, and any rumors you hear about timelines that they have are likely just - rumors. 2) You will be reassigned to a new squadron. When I worked BCT this summer, there were several people who were in this situation, and although...
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    Answers for: Turnbacks, Reapplicants, AFROTC, and NCAA prospects

    Hey everyone - this time of year I typically bring this thread back to the top of the list as I think it can be helpful for those who fall into my similar situation. The original post reads: "Back at it again, I like to start a thread a few times per year for this because I get so many...
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    Answers for: Turnbacks, Reapplicants, AFROTC, and NCAA prospects

    Christcorp, I definitely know you don't need any answers - I've seen you on here since I submitted my first application back in 2011! At any rate - I should should have probably clarified that since the start of this post back in October, I have actually withdrawn myself from the BullDawg...
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    Answers for: Turnbacks, Reapplicants, AFROTC, and NCAA prospects

    I actually did not go to a prep school! I was a direct AFROTC Scholarship recipient, and therefore went to College at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota for two years. As far as what it was that got me in, it was several things combined. The third time I shamelessly pursued a principle...
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    Answers for: Turnbacks, Reapplicants, AFROTC, and NCAA prospects

    Typically - once she shows interest in coming to the Academy (which she can do now), a recruiter will notice her if she has a shot. Some things that she can do in order to boost her chances would be to register for sports recruiting websites, update statistics and profile, and/or contact the...
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    Answers for: Turnbacks, Reapplicants, AFROTC, and NCAA prospects

    This is actually a pretty common questions! So what I will pass on about this subject is the best advice I have ever gotten - major in something you like and can perform in. Period. The reason for this is that grades play such a pivotal role in your stratification as a cadet, and stratification...
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