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So with the copious amounts of appointments being given out and on the way, I'm wondering, just how much "bubble wrapping" is necessary? For past and present appointees, did you or are you going to still do spring sports? Or are you planning on avoiding sports in order to avoid injury? My...

Hey everyone, According to the postcard I got from the USAFA in the mail today, my file is complete (although I think it has been since around October 5th) Now that LOAs are starting to go out I'm beginning to worry a little about my file and being one of those 4.0 GPA kids who doesn't...

Hey everyone, So I took my CFA today and just submitted my results by phone to my assigned admissions officer. When I got done with the test I was pretty dissappointed because although I had maxed a few categories, I was below average for two. In fact my mile run was more than a minute over...

Hey Everyone, I just got off the phone with an academy admissions Lt. Col and he says that the boards haven't started meeting yet. In fact, they won't start meeting until next Monday, September 28. I know this seems to be contrary to popular belief on this forum, but I heard this from an...

Hey everyone, Let me preface this by saying I am very well aware of how hard it is to get an LOA and that they are the on the same level as those appointments given out in march. I am not in any way exclaiming that I will get one. I am currently a listed as CANDIDATE on my application. I...

Hello everyone. I did a practice CFA the other day and it looked like this Mile Run: 6:40 Push Ups: 70 Sit Ups: 82 Shuttle Run: 9.2 (But was on slippery cement, I'm hoping a track will bring me to 8.0) BBall throw: 55 ft Pull Ups: 7 How does it look? I know the BBall throw and...

Hello, I'm currently in the application process for the Air Force Academy and am a little worried because I have a left varicocele. It doesn't cause me that much pain and is not that large. Is this disqualifying? If it is, is it ok to schedule surgery asap to I can get rid of it before...

Hello Everyone, I'm working on getting together my application for the USAFA and I'm wondering, how soon would I have to get it in to have a chance for one of the fall/winter LOA's? I know you have to have an amazing candidate profile to get one but I'm just wondering when the...