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    Sponsor Notification

    For those of us 2015 appointees participating in the bed and breakfast program, when do they notify us of who our sponsors are so we can contact them? Its coming up on 2 weeks left till I-Day and theres still no word.. unless I missed the notice somewhere. Do they tell us by mail or online...
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    Last Post & Shout Out To Everyone

    Well, its now that time of year where 2015 is about to head out to I-Day and BCT. Its been one heck of a ride since that time last year when I first picked up the AFA application. I just wanted to thank the posters on this forum for all the help and insight. This place is absolutely great and I...
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    Boot Issue

    Just out of curiosity, what type of boots are they issuing these days to cadets? Is there any change for 2015? Are they sticking with bellville's or bates, and if so which specific model? Thanks
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    Walk-On IC Athletes

    as the title states, what are the chances for cadets to walk on to the IC teams? i know there are tryouts during basic but if anybody out there could tell me, i was wondering specifically about swimming? Thanks
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    Wisdom Teeth

    I am sorry if this is a repetition.... But i just had my checkup with the oral surgeon today.. I am getting my wisdom teeth out in 2 weeks. I have already accepted an appointment to USAFA and I was wondering if this will adversely affect my status? Will I have to declare this with DoDMERB...
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    Parents Club 2015

    Hello, I just received a letter from USAFA today about the Parents Club for 2015 Appointees. It requests a reply mail and it must be signed by the appointee. The thing is, my online status still lists letter of assurance and to my knowledge, I have not yet been awarded a nomination. Therefore...
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    Class of 2015 LOA's Received

    hi all, just thought i would start a list going of people who have received LOAs for the Class of 2015. Feel free to add yourself to the list. ive added screen name, state and district and date of receiving the LOA.... thunderbird12 MA05 18 October 2010
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    Major in Comp. Sci... Can I still fly?

    I was just wondering, is it possible to major in Computer Science while at the academy and still be competitive for a pilot slot after graduation? I had originally planned to study aeronautical engineering, but after a recent suggestion, i am considering the option of computer science. I am...
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    LOA Notification

    So my MALO has told me i have a very good chance of receiving an LOA to west point. He was notified by admissions on July 28. I was wondering, is it true that west point notifies a candidate's MOC of an LOA before notifying the candidate? and also, how long on average does it take for west point...
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    LOA score range

    I got my recent ACT scores back and my composite was a 31 but this was my second time taking it. Combined with my first test, my composite is a 32. Individual scores are as follows: English-34 Math-35 Reading-31 Science-27 Writing-33 (I took the ACT plus writing for other academies) As...
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    Vice Presidential Nomination

    I was wondering, how do vice presidential nominees get selected? All that is sent is personal information, an essay and some recommendations.. no academics, or resume sort of thing. So what i should ask is the criteria for selecting individuals to get the nomination? Do you have to have...
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    CFA Prep

    I am a candidate for the class of 2015. Can anyone suggest any good CFA preparation workouts? I just finished school and i have time now to put more effort into preparing for the CFA and i was interested in daily workouts. Is there some place that i can go to find this information as well...
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    Admissions Chances

    Hi, its about that time to start asking this question... i went to SLS session 1 and i have started on my candidate kit already. If anyone out there could tell me what my chances are based on what im writing here, that would be great... ~3.5-3.6 unweighted gpa, 4.1 weighted, top 25% of class...
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    Dental Disqualification

    I have yet to take my dodmerb, i just got the letter telling me to schedule the appointment. I recently had some jaw discomfort and i called my doctor. she said that i should have it checked out by my dentist.. but based on what i described, she said it could possibly be TMJ. AGAIN, NOTHING IS...
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    Do I Stand a Chance at Getting in???

    Hi, its about that time to start asking this question... i am going to session c of summer seminar and am anxiously awaiting a candidate kit to be sent to me. If anyone out there could tell me what my chances are based on what im writing here, that would be great... ~3.5-3.6 unweighted gpa...
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    Candidate Portal Password

    Hi, I have been accepted into NASS session 3. In the acceptance letter they gave me my candidate number. But to log on to the Candidate Information System, i need a password as well. Can somebody tell me when and how i would get that password? Is there someone i need to contact myself? Thanks.
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    Application Process Question

    Im finishing up my junior year in high school, and I have been accepted into Summer Seminar. I do have an applicant file open for the Class of 2015 and my current status is: APPLICANT, COMPETITIVE APPLICATION. I got a letter in the mail, recently from AFA saying that i have the potential to...
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