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How strongly is an applicant's High School GPA weighted? If an applicant has a GPA in the mid to low 3s but with strong SAT Scores and plenty of extra-curriculars, could he/she still be competitive for an appointment? Thanks! -Chris

Does anyone know how to access their class rank and class size numbers? I am currently working on my SS Application and I don't know where to find this info. Thanks, Chris USAFA '16 Hopeful

Is there any difference in the selection process for a high school student who takes classes at a community college rather than a conventional high school? I am considering transfering from my current high school to a local college. Will this affect my chances of being selected in any way? Any...

Hi, I have just started my junior year in high school and I am wondering what else I can be doing to make my application more competitive. I run cross-country and play varsity baseball. I am a Civil Air Patrol, Earhart Award Cadet. I am a solo-pilot. Are these enough extra-curricular...

Does anybody know if it makes any difference about what high school I go to? I will be entering my junior year in a few weeks and am considering switching high schools. I currently go to a school of about nine-hundred in a lower-income neighborhood. The high school I am considering...

Thank you sir! I already have the Mitchell Award and will soon have my Earhart. Is there anything else that I can do in CAP to strengthen my Academy application? Thank you for the help!

My question is more geared to people familiar with the Civil Air Patrol. I was wondering if anybody knew how much the Spaatz Award is weighted in determining a candidate's acceptance to the AFA. The Spaatz Award is the highest achievement a cadet can attain in the Civil Air Patrol. Less than...