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  1. baileydb

    Appointee tours

    I'm wondering if they changed it a bit from the earlier tours this month. They've recruited lots of freshman to lead appointees around to some classes and lunch tomorrow, so it should be fun! :)
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    Appointee tours

    Hey y'all, Just a quick tip for any 2020'ers who will be on the appointee tours- go ahead and bring a book or something to keep yourself entertained. While on the cadet escorted portion of the tour, you might be stuck sitting in a class while cadets are testing and it might be a bit boring...
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    Failing CFA scores??

    I wouldn't be too worried. My ability to do pushups has always fluctuated and on my first PFT here, I did only 22. On the most recent, I was up to 46. Hard work goes a long ways! You can do this!!!
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    Failing CFA scores??

    Hi! First off, don't be discouraged! Physical fitness is not everyone's forte, but you'd be surprised at how quickly you can improve with some hard work! I will preface my advice with the fact that I'm a cadet at USAFA, not a mid, however, I assume that they have very similar PT standards. My...
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    Candidate Writing Sample

    Agree with some of the other posters. It's a good place to let your personality shine through. To most admissions personnel, you are just statistics on a piece of paper. Use this question to show them who you are and tell them about the great things you have achieved.
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    Parents Weekend - it's practically here!

    I've already warned all my friends not to fall in love with my beautiful sister lol. Having a Dad who's a retired O-4 should help :)
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    I managed to make it two weeks without falling on the t-zo...until yesterday. I face planted...

    I managed to make it two weeks without falling on the t-zo...until yesterday. I face planted gloriously in front of everyone.
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    Question about cadet life

    We were briefed extremely thoroughly on religious tolerance. That means we have the right to practice our religion or not practice as we see fit. In my short time here, I have seen that USAFA is one of the best places in terms of respect for all religious/ political views. So far, religious...
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    Acceptance Day

    Thank you so much!!!
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    Acceptance Day

    Haha, I would never claim to have done particularly WELL in BCT, but I survived! As for the forum, I imagine that as I start getting homework, I may have to step away for a while :(
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    Acceptance Day

    That was so sweet of you to do that! Yes, parents of 2020 onward, it means SO much to have family there on A-Day! What a boost to morale it was for all of us to get to see family and show them around (even though we aren't even close to figuring it out ourselves-haha!)! If you can afford it...
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    Questions?

    1) I am from Colorado, but I found that the running sucked a lot, mainly because we were in ABU's with camelbacks and rifles much of the time! You have a couple years to prepare for that aspect, which I HIGHLY recommend doing! As far as the altitude though, I can't answer that. 2) Yes, get a...
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    My new theme song: "Every Day I'm Shufflin'!"

    My new theme song: "Every Day I'm Shufflin'!"
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    Civil Air Patrol Cadet Promotions

    If you work hard, you can promote and gain leadership fairly quickly, depending on the size of your squadron. I know it took me two years to make C/2dLt, and I missed a few promotions, so as long as you follow the guideline of promoting every two months, you should have rank fairly quickly :)...
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    BCT ends

    Thanks!!! The B-2 flyover was SOOOOOO cool! The B-2 is my favorite plane and that was the first time I'd seen it in person so that was pretty neat! By "Wing King" are you referring to our Cadet Wing commander? If so, he is one of the greatest leaders I have ever met! I remember on the Assault...
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    Questions?

    The Assault Course, by far! Unlike jwest, my first BCT was pretty easy compared with 2nd BCT. And I found the A course to be the biggest challenge I have faced in my entire life. And we had to do it twice! I received both a congressional and Presidential nomination. I don't know much about...
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    Questions?

    Thanks! I keep getting surprised when I get called "cadet" instead of "basic"!
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    Questions?

    I'll be happy to provide a second opinion/perspective if needed! Although I will add the disclaimer that at this point, I have NO idea what is going on during this transition week, so I'm pretty much only good to answer questions about Basic from the perspective of a Basic :)
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    Wow, AFA Losing Cadets!

    By the PT card, are you guys referring to the rule that they are only allowed to give us 15 reps of each exercise? If so, they definitely found creative ways of getting around that. They would hold us in the down position for 30 seconds then bring us up and that was one rep. We could do 15 of...
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    BCT ends

    Thanks everyone! BCT was really tough and I am honestly so glad it is over! It sure feels great to sit here with shoulder boards! Boozebin, not sure how much wisdom I will be able to impart as a C4C but will definitely stay on the forums and keep in touch! I am still so grateful for everything...
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