Search results

When my son was waiting for his appointment we sent in a deposit for his plan B school. Like others said, if he got into Usafa, I had no tuition to spend, if he didn't, then the deposit was necessary. I was also paranoid about Injury. Something could happen either before or in BCT and he would...

There are few absolutes in the USAF, but generally people who are color blind are not pilot qualified.

I completely agree. The SA is only 4 years but the service is longer. You should choose the branch you want to serve in. The admissions process is but a very small part of this and shouldn’t be the deciding factor between branches in any way. If less contact with an ALO makes you change your...

I have a slightly different take on this subject. The Academy is looking for future officers, independent-minded leaders who can take on a task and not only run with it but lead and excel. The USAFA application is exactly one of those tasks. Why would an applicant need hand holding and weekly...

Your deadline is for all the required elements directly under your control. The ALO interview is not one of those things that needs to be done by that deadline. When you have completed all of your elements, your portal should say you have met the deadline, yet still tell you what is missing...

There are very few. It's always needs of the AF. You can't go to the Academy with one job in mind. You will likely be disappointed. You can certainly influence your choices by performing at the highest level, but even then you may not get it. Several years ago there was a significant need in...

Yes, a friend with a presidential nom got an appointment.

As a mom, I was very pleased with the way that cadets are treated when they are sick or injured. These young adults are an asset to the military and were always taken care of by their classmates and commanders. In fact, one year when multiple freshman fainted at the A day parade, their upper...

All interviews this year are 'virtual'. They will be via Skype or FaceTime or some similar mechanism. You should choose a quiet space where you aren't interrupted with a benign background. Dress as if you are meeting them in person. Make sure you have a good internet connection.

Congratulations to her for having so many choices. I would agree that she needs to know which branch she wants to serve in, not the SA itself. Most important about wanting to be a pilot is that ANYTHING along the way can eliminate that possibility. Not just her current size, but other physical...

if the representative has a slate that isn't full, there is certainly a potential for them to add you to their slate. The congressional deadline is 1/31 for them to give their slates to USAFA. I know of someone who applied to the wrong congressman due to change in boundaries. He was able to...

You will be considered for the prep school if you are determined not to be a candidate for direct admission. You cannot apply to the prep school, but they will review your file and recommend for prep if there is a shortcoming that they think can be improved. Generally this is an academic...

Right off the admissions page: 'At least 17 but not past your 23rd birthday by July 1 of the year you enter the Academy' No, you are not too old. That said, if you apply now you will have had 3 years of college when you get in, do you want 7 years of college? There is no skipping time, you...

Our son went to boys state in Illinois. He was nominated through this school. He enjoyed it very much. Our daughter went to girls state, had fun too.

DO NOT get surgery before you go. It will disqualify you. This program works well and they will do your eyes if needed.

Last person in the medical school class may be called doctor but they didn't match the residency they wanted. Quality matters everywhere. You may have gotten a trophy for participating in T ball but life is competitive everywhere you go and doing your best and performing well will get you to...

You should think twice about that double major. At the academy and in the Air Force, rank matters. You could go for the double major and then it may effect your GPA negatively, hence lowering your rank and effecting many things. Pick the major that you are interested in and don't be concerned...

62-EXB astronautical engineer.

AFIT for space systems sponsored by NRO