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    Am I competitive at all? c/o 2020

    Also, make sure you take the ACT. Some appointees do very well on it vs. the SAT.
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    Opportunities for Economics Majors

    Econ Major My DS, a member of Class 2011, is an Econ major and is currently involved in acquisitions. From what i know (since he does not talk much), he reports directly to a Full bird Colonel and he deals with quite a number of AF vendors. Thus, he is involved with the corporate or business...
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    What My Dad Said

    First salute Let me just try to get this straight. After the oath is given by a commissioned officer, those 2nd Lieutenant shoulder boards are then put in by the parents on each shoulder. Once this is completed, i remember backing up a bit and making my first salute (being a former AF...
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    LEAD applicants for Direct Appointment and Prep School

    time frame before applying for LEAD RE2012USAF and chocksout, Hey guys, i just have a question for the benefit of my youngest son. How long do you guys have to be with the reserves before you are allowed to apply for the LEAD Program?
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    AFA Informant Program

    5th Amendment Right and right to an Attorney I totally agree with both of you tutmom and jojo. As an attorney, i am totally pissed with how OSI handled the situation with the cadets. If these were criminals, then i would understand. But these are cadets. They are quite young and inexperienced...
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    Prep School Appointments

    Thx Thanks for the response guys!
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    Prep School Appointments

    typical prep school average gpa, act and sat scores Lfry, If you don't mind, what in your opinion is the typical prep school average gpa, act and sat scores?
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    Ah yes, the never-ending "Chances?" threads.

    HeWantsTheBFE - First of, congrats on your appointment to USMMA. That is a great school. That was my second son's first choice. However, he only made it to the waiting list. Fortunately, he received an appointment to USAFA that same year. He is now a proud member of USAFA Class of 2015. With...
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    Path to the Academy

    another possible option Another possible option is to attend one of the preparatory schools. My 2nd son, who did not make it on his first try, attended North Western Preparatory (NWP) located in San Bernardino, California. My son attended NWP as a free agent meaning that he did not get a...
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    "Hold Status"

    Thank you so much Lynpar. My son worked so hard to get his appointment.
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    "Hold Status"

    Guys, i would like to address the issues. Bugsy, I wish I could switch places with you but I guess this is our kids' destiny. First of. I already have an older son at USAFA Class of 2011 so I am looking forward to graduation on May 25. Ever since DS #1 entered USAFA in 2007, DS #2 always looked...
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    "Hold Status"

    "Hold" Blake - My son is also in a "Hold" status and USMMA is his first choice. However, he fortunately received his appointment to USAFA. Since he was hoping, just like you, of receiving good news from USMMA, we also realize that there is a deadline for accepting his appointment with USAFA...
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    2015 Appointments

    Appointments 110. SoCalDaddy (DS #2) - NWP (Free Agent) - Appointment Mar. 26 - CA (31)
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