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    Application Questions

    You can start your application process now. You should take the SAT and ACT. You might do better on one than the other. Standardized test scores are huge- but you still are going to have to get the rest out of the way. You have the summer to study and to plan out your Senior year.
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    MBAs

    Who goes on to get there MBA? Are these people who stay in or only for grads that are getting out/already separated?
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    After the Academy

    The Yellow Ribbon and New GI Bill have changed things a bit. You can always look into that. There are also more mini-online courses than ever for the things you might want to do. A degree can make a transition to a civilian job a bit easier- but that's about how you sell it.
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    Am I competitive for an Academy appointment?

    Your SAT/ACT will be a big factor. Also try to pick up a meaningful leadership position in a student organization. You don't have to be in 10 clubs- but you should try to be a co-chair of one. Focus is good. Keep taking the hardest classes that you can and still get an A or B. Don't...
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    Admissions Consultants

    Getting In So, there are about 50,000 that apply and 5,000 that get in right? I'd say it is safe to say that there are thousands of DS that could have gotten in but didn't due to some random thing or some little thing. I don't really think it is going out on a limb to say that there are some...
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    NROTC Recruiter

    Call the Unit Instead of going through a recruiter, you can contact the NROTC unit that services the universities your DS wants to attend. The Freshman advisor is usually the recruiting officer to. They will know how to get you started. I think that's the best way to go about things. You...
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    Admissions Consultants

    Ok. Thanks for the thoughts. It seems like most people prefer the forum (but that is also why you are on the forum :) SAF is definitely a great resource. I got into USAFA without any "outside" help- but that probably wasn't the best thing. I didn't ask my parents or anyone at school. I...
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    Admissions Consultants

    Do people ever hire admissions consultants to help students with interviews and essays? I see this for Ivy league admissions. Do people do it for Academies?
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