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CC wrote: “That is the hardest part of this. It can be subjective, but it's the more fair method.” I agree completely. Thanks for your words of wisdom. :smile:

Special consideration for non-Blue Chip athletes at AFA Steve & Mike, Thank you for your insight and answers. I made a statement about team athletes (non-recruits and Blue Chips) receiving priority/extra points/special consideration in the application process and this led to some good...

CC wrote: "Yes, you have something desirable. "In one area". Just like the person who has lived overseas in multiple countries..." CC: So being (non-recruited) D1 is desirable just as being in another diversity category, and D1 alone or when added to other categories could put you ahead...

CC: I'm sorry that I'm not making myself clear. Not talking about the few star athletes. If you're a D1 athlete - recruited or not - you have something that someone without D1 ability has. Therefore, you are more desirable to the AFA since they have 28 D1 teams to fill. Am I right?

Steve, I understand what you are saying about there being legal standards for appointments - but the facts still remain: There are close to 800 D1 athletes at the AFA. That is a significant number of athletes in a school of 4000, so a major focus of recruitment must be in getting D1 athletes...

The numbers are pretty clear... Unless the AFA website is inaccurate.

"Please understand, the numbers everyone is posting here: speculation, some deduction Steve, these numbers are from the AFA athletic website. I just added up the totals on the rosters. Cheerleading was the only sport without a roster. Honestly - with only 4,000 cadets at the AFA, how can you...

CC: By 'priority' I meant that those rosters need to be filled. Since the AFA has 28 D1 teams, it must be a priority to fill those teams. It's more important to sign a team athlete than another applicant who may have similar (or more) leadership/sports experience. That seems obvious if they...

Right - you've made that clear. They had to get the nomination and fill out the paperwork like everyone else. But everyone else should know what the numbers are, since the Academy needs to fill those D1 rosters. Athletes have priority - right?

Re: How many (team) athletes attend the AFA Ok - just figured out that there are close to 800 athletes (incl Cheerleading & Boxing) at AFA. So, with 20% of the school on rosters, I guess the original poster was correct in stating that being an athlete who can play Div. 1 sports (recruited or...

Re: How many (team) athletes attend the AFA I asked this question because (given the small class sizes) it would be good for someone who wasn't a (team) athlete to have an idea of how many spots were reserved for team athletes. I understand that there are a myriad of reasons for being...

Does anyone know the (approximate) total number of athletes on all sports teams at the AFA? (all divisions)

And of those 250, how many fit into the right categories? Case and point.

CC & Steve, I appreciate you keeping my math in check :wink:, however, I was letting those in a similar situation know that this is what's going on in a competitive state, with the downsizing, with the diversity needs, with the recruited athletes, etc.. etc.... I understand that in general...

Haven't been on here for a while - but I need to check in here for those applying this year... Depends on where you live, what category you fit in to. YES, I'm talking about diversity, recruited athletes, etc... Not trying to push any buttons or offend anyone - just being real about the...

Falcon Foundation Scholarships With regard to the Falcon Foundation Scholarships: Can anyone say FOR SURE that successful completion of the prep school program guarantees an appointment? The letter my DS received states that "completion of this program "virtually" guarantees an appointment...

DS was accepted to summer seminar last year - got a TWE this year. It doesn't help you get an appointment - but it lets you see what it's all about.

I couldn't have said it better - and you're right about what you said in an earlier post: "Things happen for a reason." It takes time and energy to understand that reason sometimes, but in the end - it's there. Thanks for the good luck - to you too!:thumb:

Please understand that I have nothing but admiration and respect for every appointee who wears the uniform and serves our country. I know they are amazing people from the commitment they've made. The decisions made are for reasons that we all understand. My purpose for the post was this...

I COMPLETELY understand that those of you who want this more than anything in the world will continue trying until you can improve your scores, take on leadership positions, become stronger, etc. I respect that. On the other hand, I have a son who can find nobody (ALO, AF counselor, etc.) who...