Recent content by pv123

DS: 1420

May I ask what your major was?

1)Thegirlinthefireplace/Self/Oct 23, 2023/Undecided/Presidential Nom/LOA/Direct Appoint 2) MidMom2028/DS/Nov 15, 2023/Accepted/Superintendent/Direct Appoint/AL 3) NavyUMO/DS/Nov 16, 2023/Undecided/Disabled Vet/Direct Appoint 4) TKinion/DD/Nov 16, 2023/Accepted/MOC, DAV/Direct Appoint 5)...

We were so worried about DS’ gpa 3.77 and a -C on his transcript. But, his ALO interview said his resume was the best he'd ever seen… thankful but surprised to see his appointment early on Nov. 2. :)

I am not very familiar with it, but I do know there are some services (for a fee) that help with this process. "Academy Endeavers"...expensive though

NUMBER USERNAME DS/DD/SELF LOA/NO LOA APPT DATE STATUS STATE NOM SOURCE DIRECT/NON-DIRECT 1 PV123 DS 11/2/2023 ACCEPTED NV Presidential Direct 2 Thegirlinthefireplace Self LOE 11/2/2023 Undecided CO Presidential Direct 3 JacoAZ Self 12/5/2023 Undecided AZ MOC / Senator Direct 4...

Some received appointments starting Nov. 2nd, so it makes sense to check their portals daily.

No, no; = most High schools have a 4.0 scale, and some have a 5.0 scale. Your transcript will usually list a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.0 weighted calculation. Your weighted calculation is usually used to calculate your class rank. For example, if you have all A's, your unweighted would be...

Yep, the 26th - Book your hotel now:)

I strongly concur with Capt MJ. Like your first essay, why are you writing with such a literary style? USAFA is not Brown University:/ Getting accepted for SS will not matter for an appointment to USAFA, but your attack on the actual essay prompts for USAFA application will matter:)

Very good! I wasn't brave enough to point that out about his content.

Weird, I just reposted :)

Your draft is engaging and vividly describes a significant event where you demonstrated leadership and resilience. However, it seems to focus more on the narrative( too much creative writing) the event rather than directly linking the experiences to the personal growth or specific attributes...

Your draft is engaging and vividly describes a significant event where you demonstrated leadership and resilience. However, it seems to focus more on the narrative( too much creative writing) the event rather than directly linking the experiences to the personal growth or specific attributes...

That’s fine, if it was an ethical dilemma or setback- not just “challenges”. Make sure you answer the last part of prompt.