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honestly, there's no substitute for being a part of the Long Blue Line. IMO it's definitely worth it, but only you can make that decision. but i can tell you this: if you don't do it or do OTS, you might second guess yourself later down the road. however; if you do start over you will most...

that's a good goal to have, but you should probably be focused on getting through basic training right now, not on getting into space. don't forget that at the Academy, you are surrounded by people who "do not let the status quo" keep them from "pursuing their dreams". and yet cadets/officers...

i read that 5 times and am still struggling to understand you. in plain language, do you have an issue with the word "******" or "downs"?

the most common term for "NARP" is non academic regular person. however, some people say it to mean "non academic ******** person" as a joke. but its purely a joke, we don't really think that IC's have downs.

ah yes AFAYahoo, you bring up the reason WHY there is a tzo gap, or at least the biggest reason why it exists: 4 DEG YEAR. us "regulars" had to go through intense military training that was almost nonexistent with the IC's. i'm not talking about physical training -- but mental. while i was...

hahahahaha :yllol::yllol::yllol:, the seriousness of your post implies that you think "NARP" is an official USAFA acronym, which i found just plain hilarious. the truth is that it's a derogatory term that IC's like to call non-IC's. another one is NICAD: non-IC authoritarian despot...

look, i'm a current cadet living with and among other cadets; athletes and non-athletes alike. i see them in class, march with them in formation, eat with them in Mitch's, and observe their behaviors otherwise. at this point you're going to believe whatever you want to believe, but I'M...

Christcorp, i see what you're saying and i agree with a lot of it. however; i'm not sure what illusion you are under if you think that most IC's had a 3.8 GPA in high school....i'm referring to those who had LESS THAN A 3.0 GPA :eek: yes, that happens. and it happens way too much. the academic...

the very definition of "blue chipping" is admitting a student DESPITE his or her lack of credentials WHEN COMPARED TO the other applicants. even if this happens once at a service academy that's still a shame. USAFA's mission is to, again, create OFFICERS not ATHLETES. i'm not talking about...

i'm not talking about cadet life for an athlete vs. non-athlete (that's an ENTIRELY different discussion). i'm saying that the rigorous standards it takes to get into the academy should not be lowered, even one iota, for incoming recruited athletes. i'm a cadet and i see it all too often...

nice credentials. IMO you're a sure-thing, as long as you keep it up with what you're already doing and be half-decent in your essays/interviews. then again, with all the blue chipping going on these days, you might still not have a shot over the 2.5 GPA football player who's a "good leader"...

yea, it's just sad to see all those hate comments on the bottom of the article. so much animosity towards cadets and faculty, i have a feeling it's personal with some of those commentators....

hey man, if you still got one more shot in you, go for it!! maybe do AFROTC for a year -- i know that helps a lot with setting yourself apart. but basically, don't give up! there is no substitute for being a part of the long, blue, line :thumb:

well i'm unfortunately not HG, i guess i have no honor!!

according to a nifty little multiple choice test cadets were "suggested" to take. i guess the measure of a man's character has come down to the letters you fill in on a scantron. but hey, i'm biased. read for yourself...