Again, only a fool would chance you even with the what if I get a 30 ACT.
The fact is PAR is 60%, there still is that 40% blank nobody knows about.
~ No EC will ding you very quickly.
Your brother may have had a 26 and a 3.1, but he also might have been the Captain of the Varsity Swim team that won the state championship while also being in JROTC, the class president an maxxing the CFA.
You could get a 36 ACT, be valedictorian, and still not win the appointment because you busted the CFA and had no ECs.
It is called the WCS for a reason.
You have 0% chance of getting an appointment if you don't apply. Our opinion should not deter you at all regarding this issue, nor should give you a sense of relief.
After this statement I am stepping out because it appears I am ruffling your feathers. The will it be too late comment is saying to me you have not researched as much as you should because you would know that the cut off for SAT/ACT is late Feb. You have at least 4 times for both SAT and ACT before it is too late to submit.
Want to know what you should aim for to feel confident? It isn't a 30. It is a 36, and even than not so much if you bust even one part of the CFA. I am assuming you are a girl....abigail rose is an interesting moniker, one that points to a female. Have you started practicing the CFA yet?
Just saying this is a nuance procedure, every single aspect matters. OBTW you did ask chance me.
I have the "whole person" that USAFA is looking for, but my ACT is lacking. I'd like to know where my chances still stand considering attending USAFA is a dream of mine, and no SAT is not an option at this point.
If you are working closely with a retired AFA admissions member why ask here? Your ALO and the admissions person should be the people you listen to because you need to win the MOC nom. and they will know the 9 other people that will be nominated with you. Not us.