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    AP Test Scores

    If you have already taken the test, it is always a good idea to send in the scores to let the Academy get a better "bigger picture" of the cadet. I would also mention them in the essays, but mentioning them is no substitute for sending them in and vice versa.
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    Recommendations

    The ROTC application is quite different from the Academy application process. The Academy application process includes the direct application to the academy and the requirement of a nomination source. I will not go into too much detail on nominating sources because that information is both...
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    Checklist before BCT

    We have to give blood? I have small veins and very low blood pressure, so I have ALWAYS been a pain in the neck to draw from. This will be fun...
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    Stuff to bring on I-Day

    A list of medications provided at the Academy includes sunscreen; is there any particular reason we should bring some ourselves?
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    Checklist before BCT

    I don't think there is a packet coming in the mail.
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    Anyone else get a ticket for June 20th?

    I had to change my form of transportation around recently to get furnished tickets, and I did so by going through my councilor at the school. Try starting there maybe?
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    Physically Preparing for the BCT

    Sorry if the information in my post could be interpreted wrong. The article I got the information from was actually referred to me by my LD coach since he knew I enjoyed reading up on the science of working out. When I was referring to long distance, though, I was strictly referring to LD...
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    Checklist before BCT

    To the "bring with you" section, I would probably add bringing a copy of all paperwork you mailed and at least three copies of your immunization records (to be safe!). That is what I will be doing.
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    Physically Preparing for the BCT

    After going through tons of articles and summaries and guides on running, I eventually found one which put running very simply (paraphrasing): If you run long distances, your stamina and speed will go up. Eventually, though, just your stamina will go up, and, if you want to gain speed, you...
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    Foreign Launguage Exam

    Where were we supposed to be told to take the test? I do not remember ever seeing it...
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    USAFA Drill Team?

    So in order to not be biased you were just going to tell everyone that your team is better for no particular reason? Would you care to share why?
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    Squadron Assignments

    In early June your Portal should update with your arrival time and your squadron assignment.
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    Academic and extracurricular letter but no varsity letter?

    I can tell you from very personal experience that your "whole person" application matters exponentially more than something singular such as a varsity letter? How? I didn't have a single letter and currently have an appointment. Miracles do happen!
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    Tech/computer jobs

    Tons. I hate to be that guy, but I have to point out how general your question is and how hard it would be to answer your question without something more specific. Maybe starting with, what exactly do you mean by a 'tech' job?
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    Foreign Language relationship to Special Forces Selection?

    One way to look at it is it certainly can't work against you, that's for sure.
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    Importance of school sponsored team sports?

    This is based off what I have learned during my application process. I cannot confirm anything as full fact, but I will do my best to give you an answer based off of my experiences. The application review is done in a "full person" sort of way. So ask your self, if you saw two identical...
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    BCT 2013

    To my knowledge, you bring cash because a debit card may (maybe specifically, maybe accidentally) have been confiscated or, assuming you have it, has the possibility of being denied. You can't go wrong with cash and, on a day where the basic cadet will be very, very busy, the stress relief...
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    Senior Classes and Noms?

    I was a test student for my first year AP Euro course. Let me tell you, not fun. It requires a lot of work and can be anywhere from very easy tests to majorly overboard ones. If you take AP Physics, you won't be able to validate anyway BUT the class is very useful if you plan on majoring in...
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    Senior Classes and Noms?

    First and foremost, any institution that is hiring/accepting applicants is looking for the person that pushes their limits and succeeds, not the one that bites off more than he can chew. If you know that you can juggle all of those classes, go for it. I personally think that 5 should be an...
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    Senior Classes and Noms?

    When you provide your transcript (and therefore classes) to the academy, a person will look at them, not a computer. While the final GPA you get may slightly differ (3.734 vs. 3.700) depending on a B or not in the engineering course, the overall picture you present will differ even more...
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