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If a Cadet is not given the opportunity to participate in the Soaring Program, the Jump Program (Wings of Blue/Wings of Green), or the Powered Flight Program and they do not have an Engineering major, are their chances of getting a Pilot slot diminished? If their chances are diminished, what...

Hmmmm... Anyways, my DS chose USAFA because he is a "people person," often easily distracted, and he thought that he may lose his focus if he went ROTC. He does want to be a pilot, and that was also a primary decision point, as well as his desire to experience the constant militay discipline.

Thanks for the help with the quote button. What a crack-up, as my wife would say, "it's right in front of you, dummy.":shake: As far as the quote in question, I absolutely agree, and it is healthy to consider different perspectives.

Prep School Disclaimer: I hope I copied this correctly from the previous post. Yes, no question. The ROI must be considered. However, I think that my point was not fully addressed. What I am saying is that the ROI should be considered in the milieu of factors in evaluating the...

Prep School In an effort to add some objective information to the discussion, the West Point Prep School Website states that, since 1951, Prep School Graduates made up 11% of the Corp of Cadets and 23% of the Senior Cadet leadership. I don't think that one can take a look at a direct...

Prep School I agree wholeheartedly with each of Christcorp's posts - as a taxpayer.

Does anyone know how Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations work? At in-processing, the AOG information sheet stated that Thanksgiving vacation starts on the 20th of November, whereas, the calendar states the 23rd. The AOG sheet and the calendar do agree that Christmas vacation starts the 21st...

Utahn's Thanks, (DS), St. George - yes, they grow up too fast. Congratulations to you and your DD too. It's kind of overwhelming, but incredibly exciting.:yllol:

Appointment? Red Fox, aren't you on the appointment thread? You're listed as UT-03, and I know that Proud Utah Mom's DD is also listed from UT-03, and she is going to accept the appointment. If you didn't receive an appointment, but possibly rather a nomination, I would guess that Proud Utah...

appointment recon4ds, UT02, congressional, 11 Mar - call from congressman's office, BFE arrived 18 Mar.:biggrin: