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I know this is looking a bit of the ways into the future, but what things should I have my parents bring or ship out to me in August once the Academic year starts? Also I was looking at the list of recommended items to bring and it says do not bring your cell phone. Is this just the Academy...

Where is everyone going to be staying on the 28th? It might be fun to hook up someplace in Highland Falls to hang out and meet everyone before beast the next day. (yes I do know that Highland Falls doesn't have much, but I'm sure there is someplace we could all meet.)

How much "free time" do you have during CBT? I'm talking about time to read/write letters, hang out with squad mates, etc. How often, if ever, is there available time for family/friends to visit once the academic year starts?

What's the easiest way of getting the word out to your friends on what your mailing address is during CBT? I was thinking along the lines of making a list of all of my friend's e-mail addresses then once I find out my mailing address is, sending a letter to my parents with it and having them...

Hey I haven't heard anything from the Naval Academy either positive or negative. Does anyone know if they are done filling the class or still have slots open?

Did anyone else get a letter talking about being on a list from the West Point Admissions office sometime in the past week or so?

Hey I want to get some people together to just talk academy stuff on Flashchat sometime over the weekend. What time would be good for everyone? (Be sure to indicate what time zone you are in. :wink: ) I should be free all weekend. I'm on Pacific Standard Time.

What qualifies as a varsity sport letter? At my school, we can receive a letter for participation various band activities. The points are awarded based on what group you are a part of and any other extra band activities you participate in such as Marching Band (me 4 years), Pep/Basketball...

I just received word that I have been nominated by my representative to attend the Air Force Academy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon::jump1::jump1::groupwave::jump1:

How does the Air Force Academy translate and evaluate SAT/ACT scores? I have been told by my ALO that I have solid scores, but they are right in the middle 50% of people who enter the Academy. I have a 700 CR, 610 M, and 600 WR (i only used the highest scores out of the 2 tests that I took) and...

Ok I've got several questions so any help would be greatly appreciated. How important is the CFA. I've got the USAFA catalog in front of me, and I know it says that it is part of Admissions Panel 20%, but what would it do to my chances of receiving an appointment if I didn't do so well on it? I...

Hello I am so glad I found this forum. I am looking to be in the class of 2013 for any of the service academies, but the Air Force Academy would have to be my first choice. I had an amazing time at the Summer Seminar back in June, and hope to experience it full time this time next year. It's...

Hey I've been getting ready to start getting my nomination from my representative, senators, the v.p. and the president. Pretty much all of them ask that I send in a personal letter stating why I want to go to one of the service academies. Does anyone have any advice about the best way to go...