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Hey guys! This is a thread for any appointees or appointee hopefuls that aren't quite convinced they want to commit to USAFA. I was in your shoes last spring... I got my appointment in January and didn't end up accepting it until May 1st. I had a tough time picking which college was right for...

How competitive is it to join falconry? What's the time commitment like?

My mom booked a trip to Colorado for August 4th-7th in order to watch the acceptance day parade. I've seen a couple places that families only get to meet with cadets for about an hour after the parade, is this true? We have family in Colorado so it will just be a little vacation for my parents...

Can anyone offer any guidance/insight about making the decision to attend a service academy or not? I went on the appointee tour a couple weeks ago and also visited campus this summer. I have spent a lot of time reading different posts on this forum and I just want to make the best decision for...

Hi- What is the process for joining ROTC at a university? I did not apply for the scholarship this fall because honestly the deadline snuck up on me at the time and I wasn't really considering ROTC. I have an appointment for USAFA Class of 2018 and that is where I am strongly considering...

Does anyone have experience with this major? What type of career do cadets with this major typically go in to? How much of a focus is placed on business/management?

I went to register for my appointee tour today and it said the event was closed... did anyone else experience this? Unfortunately I already booked my flight to Colorado anticipating the fact that I would be able to register because it is before the 14 day notice.

Do any cadets ever fly home for a weekend? I've heard that if you are in good military/academic/athletic standing you get more free time on the weekends.. do cadets ever take a quick trip home?

I applied EA and got deferral notice on the 15th. However, I got a call yesterday from my congressman and he said that he was contacted by the academy and they said that they are going to give me an appointment. He told me I'll get official notice within a few days. Is it common for anyone to...

Hi, What type of alcohol abuse would constitute as waiverable? If I report that I have drank twice before would that not allow me to get into the academy?

I applied to Summer Seminar and didn't get in. I was really bummed and thought that I probably wouldn't get accepted to the academy. What are my chances? Academics: -3.99 unweighted GPA -Ranked 3/585 -5 AP classes so far, registered for 3 senior year -April ACT was a 31.. will find out...

When can I apply? Where/How do I apply? Do I need an ACT/SAT score? I havent taken the ACT or SAT yet but I do have a plan score

Hi guys! I was wondering what times I would need to run in the 1600m and 800m to get looked at for a scholarship. As a freshman I tried out for the golf team only to get cut lol; I decided to join distance track 3 weeks late just to do a spring sport. I had never been a distance runner, but...

Hi guys, So here's the deal. I have been playing basketball since I was in kindergarten and it had always been my main sport. This past year I was one of two sophomores that made the JV/Varsity team at my school. The problem is I'm not so sure I have a passion for it anymore and there is a...

Hi all, I am going to be a junior in high school this year at a large public school in MN. As a sophomore I took AP Calc and APUSH, the rest was all honors. For my junior year I took AP stats, AP English, and CIS Bio (AP without the test). I decided not to take AP Euro.. rest of classes were...

Hi all, I am going to be a junior in high school this year at a large public school in MN. As a sophomore I took AP Calc and APUSH, the rest was all honors. For my junior year I took AP stats, AP English, and CIS Bio (AP without the test). I decided not to take AP Euro.. rest of classes were...