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DS is candidate for 2016. Application is in, nominations have been received and mid year grades have been sent, but is there any way to update his resume of accomplishments from this past fall semester? He just received a number of awards from AFJROTC, has been appointed Squadron Commanderfor...

Can anyone give me input on how much impact the quantity of nominations have on the final admissions decision? Say DS has received 1 Congressional + 1 Senatorial + 1 AFROTC nomination but grades and test scores are only just above the norm....

Could I please get a little insight from someone. DS will be attending the Grass Roots Event in DC as a candidate next week. What exactly is the standard format? Should he be there from beginning to end, or is it Open House timing? Is dress casual, or, if he is AFJROTC, should he be wearing...

Hoping this is a simple question... we have two suite numbers for the admissions office. The recommendation letters, per on line form, have 2300 listed as the suite number. The pre-candidate handbook has 2400. DS' HS counselor says transcript forms and all pertinent school info were sent...

We have pulled up the most recent website for VP Biden's Nomination Application. It appears that it is totally electronic, EXCEPT the part about where to send the letters of recommendation, which, it is stating to send directly to the SAs. We have been reading through old thread posts...

DS is reeling in final choices for Congressional Nomination Recommendation Letters. He is wavering on his third choice, which would be from his tennis coach of nine years, due to the fact that tennis coach's (Aka #1) organizational and writing skills are not as sharp as they could be. DS was...

I am a "new to the ROTC COLLEGE aspect" parent of a Northern VA high school junior. DS is currently in AFJROTC and thriving in it, but before joining, his dream had been to attend West Point.The application processes are getting into full gear and I find that I am at a complete loss as far as...

Looking into "Plan B" college list in case USAFA doe not pan out. Suggestions? After SA, does AF pull from a few choice AF ROTC college programs over another?

DS scheduled for Session "A" 2011 SS. Travelling from Wash DC area. Looking at rates and most available flight options, DEN is way to go, BUT USAFA states clearly on SS instructions there will be no transportation provided to DEN by USAFA. Those of you out in the COS area, can you give me...

March SAT results are in... not what DS was expecting... His high scores between Jan and March are Reading 570 Math 610 Writing 570. He was enrolled in one of the top SAT Prep classes in our area... He doesn't know what happened. DS has Plan B ROTC colleges, but is determined to keep on...

I believe I started a thread on this before, but, sorry, am still confused, and have more advice to ask. DS is applying Class 2016. For the USMA, he has a High School Liaison Officer, and then, per Admissions Office letter, has a LOCAL Liaison Officer. He also has an appointed Admissions...

My two questions of the day... For USAFA and USMA applications: besides the science, math and english teacher recommendation letters, can an applicant submit OTHER field recommendations.. ie... Coach, DECA Advisor, Camp Director, Community Service Program Director, JROTC Commander... If so...

I hear consistency in EC Activities is of utmost importance on resume, but sometimes choices need to be made in order to not spread oneself too thin. My son's resume currently includes 2 varsity letters in tennis, with 1 year captain position and 1 varsity letter in football. Also has 1...

Son is PC 2012 for both USMA & USAFA. Will be attending AFA SS. He has been in touch with HS LO's for both USMA & USAFA. Has had an interview with HS MALO, but AFALO is really busy right now and he has not had chance to sit down and talk with him. Seems we have alot of LOs and Admission...

Are SAT Subject Tests required for USMA? If so, which ones are recommended? Thanks!

Are SAT Subject Tests required for USAFA? If so, any recomendations on which ones should be taken? Thanks for any input.

My son is a future candidate for both USMA & USAFA, class 2012. He has completed Pre Candidate Files, and has been accepted to USAFA Summer Seminar 2011. We are in the process of alerting all 4 nomination offices. We have been successful in submitting an online interest file to both our...