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Yupp. You can do a semester somewhere else and keep your IP slot. Buddy of mine is going to West Point for a semester, but teaching 251 (Basic Soaring) this go at the Academy. Russian's crazy--definitely kicking my butt, but it's worth it. Keep with it, but CSLIP during the summer's another...

Yes Ma'am. The motto's "On Target, On Time." We were told it was from an operational squadron, but the exact details escape me at the time.

Definitely. You have to come here with a strong core and excellent cardio. Even if you're a good runner, you'll still be pushed. I would recommend getting a good running schedule down now, and then get boots when you come to Orientation, and then run in those until Basic. Most people won't be...

Bust your butt to get those scores. One thing you'll learn about this place is that you're never going to be able to "slide" by, and your application is not the time to start. Like PIMA said, buy a pull-up bar TODAY and MAKE yourself do those pull-ups. If you want a routine, shoot me a PM and...

I'd call your advisor at your earliest opportunity, mainly because she'll be able to give you the best advice since she has access to your file. The directions can be obscure sometimes.

Also, there are some cadets here who got placed into Pre-Calculus and even Algebra! I'm not saying that you want that, just that Pima's right--you definitely want to get the best grades where you are the strongest. Personally, I took Calc 1 in high school as an advanced course. I'm not in Calc...

Also, don't get too busy. Something that I've noticed here is that the people in my squad were excellent at one or two things, but not average in a lot of things. If you love the Physics club, go with it! If you're wanting to get into CAP just to have it on your resume, I wouldn't worry about...

I have a similar situation. Only two documents haven't been in Admin's hands. The sheet about who to contact and pay my dues to should I die (heaven forbid), and the overdues sheets to the Armed Forces Bank. I was at the Visitor Center today to try to get this all straightened out, but either...

Alright. I'm going with...pretty much everyone on this one. By the time you start running the mile, you should be fairly exhausted. Not because you're not in shape, but because you've performed optimoly on everything else. By the time you get done running your mile, you should be dying. Again...

I would say that anything directed at anyone specific that would not yeild more information not previously attained should be kept in "private messages." That's what they're there for. If you'd like to express your opinion, private message me. I'd love to hear and respond. *For those of you...

Holy Toledo, Batman! We have close to 100 people on the forums with appointments!!! (Sorry, couldn't help myself. I'm digging the name.) Congrats to everyone with appointments and loads of paperwork in hand! To those waiting, don't lose hope. You still have a possible three months left! Good...

Thank you guys. I understand the concept of to not to anything in uniform, and CAP has the same regulations. The individual I was referring to made it sound like they couldn't say anything, anywhere to anybody. I just didn't know how it would be taken overall at the Academy, so thank you for...

Wow. Well, does this mean direct "threats" against people in the government, 'cause that's not what I'm referring too. In fact, I'd just as soon confront those people--certain respect and consideration is due. Or, are we talking about opinions about the going ons in government? I'm not trying...

Integrity's what it's all about. I got a speeding ticket (unintentional, of course) and called thirty seconds afterwards. Got the appointment two days later. Since this will transfer over to your Academy Application, should you choose to pursue an appointment, you should change it. I wouldn't...

I've been wandering about possible restriction whenever we'll take the Oath when we get to the Academy. I have a friend you enlisted in the National Guard, and they've told me that since they're a soldier now, they cannot say anything negative about the President of the United States or any...

CADETS: 1.raimius 2. Downfall75 (2)(me too) 3. CranoOrden (ride please?) 4. USAFA10s (probably, but I might have tennis) 5. Starvinmarvin_09 (another in need of a lift) Appointees: (yourself (how many people you are bringing with you)) 1. bsa07eagle (2) 2. marciemi (1) 3. bshaw (1) 4...

Also, it's important to remember that the admissions board considers the Whole Person! That doesn't mean just grades and physical stamina. I've talked to Cadets who got a 580 on their math SAT and were admitted. I got a ticket, told USAFA about 30 seconds after the Police Officer left, and...

usafa84: I understand your reasoning. We might disagree, but I understand where you're coming from. I'm not sure if you've stated this on other threads, but are you yourself a graduate, or only your husband? I'm just wandering because you mentioned him, but not yourself graduating from AFA...

Personally, I'd type. I didn't send the initial letter, but I am going to send a Thank You to my Representative and Senator for their nominations. It should be in business format, but definitely sign your name personally at the bottom of the letter. Google: Business Format Letter and look at...

And start working on your Congressional Nomination packets!!!--!!!. Added those for emphasis. I got my Representative's packet in January of my Junior year, and I really wish that I had worked on it, because it laid around in my room for about seven months and I didn't do anything for it. If you...