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So, are transcripts absolutely required for home schoolers, even if they can prove they have learned the information? And if so, just how in-depth must they be? I checked USAFA's website, but need info from fellow homeschoolers and/or homeschoolers' parents.
 
EchoAviator said:
So, are transcripts absolutely required for home schoolers, even if they can prove they have learned the information? And if so, just how in-depth must they be? I checked USAFA's website, but need info from fellow homeschoolers and/or homeschoolers' parents.
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Transcripts are required. Just find a template (http://www.hslda.org/highschool/academics.asp#transcripts), and you may have to guess or be a little creative about the names for your classes. Google will be your friend. Also, see if you can get some community college classes. Something so that they will have an idea you are not messing with your own GPA. SAT/ACT scores are extra important for homeschoolers.
 
So in other words, I don't have to use the full transcript version on the advice to homeschoolers handbook on AFA Adm.'s website? It looks like this, by the way.
  • Course/class title
  • Length of course and date completed
  • Grade
  • Grading Scale
  • G.P.A.
  • Curriculum/course description
  • Text/materials used
 
EchoAviator said:
So in other words, I don't have to use the full transcript version on the advice to homeschoolers handbook on AFA Adm.'s website? It looks like this, by the way.
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Put all of that stuff in your transcript. I was just giving you some ideas for the format.
 
Just as a note, USAFA will also ask for a school profile, in which you will go much more in depth about the courses you took. If your parents are your primary teachers, they will need to be in this loop too. PM sent.
 
EchoAviator said:
Thank you so much! A glimmer of hope if I decide to go AFA instead of ROTC someday.
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One of DS's best friends at the Academy was home schooled, doing great and just finished up 3* year.
Btw, that 34 ACT shows you're doing something right; and at 14 years old you may bring that up even more, to a perfect score. Work experience can be excellent. Continue to seek volunteer opportunities at things you love, be a leader (church groups, scouts, CAP, etc) and seek out the opportunity for club sports or some other kind of competitive sports if varsity athletics is not available to you.
 
EngineerFQ said:
In terms of academics, what resources/study habits do you wish you would have used/learned earlier?
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The cool thing about USAFA is instructor availability. I know of instructors that will come in on weekends to help students, and also give out their personal cell numbers in order to help cadets. Definitely making use of available resources is something I wish I had done more.
 
EchoAviator said:
What are your thoughts on CAP? Is it a good program?
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CAP from what I've heard from my friends is a great program, but definitely don't go joining anything just to increase your chances at admissions. From what I understand CAP life is so much different from cadet life at USAFA though like Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts it's highly valued by admissions because of what it accomplishes. Anything on your application be it a job, team sport or other programs where it takes time/dedication for years to succeed is valued the most along with high grades.
 
Are you allowed to have a religious necklace during BCT or during the academic year? (Maybe too specific of a question?)
 
34KING18 said:
Are you allowed to have a religious necklace during BCT or during the academic year? (Maybe too specific of a question?)
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During the Ac year, absolutely (there are rules about how it is worn), but you can certainly have it. During BCT, I am not sure, I would defer to someone working basic for guidance on that.
 
It can't be visible in uniform at any point, so chances are BCT cadre won't really care as long as you can't see it. There will be times during 2nd BCT (courses especially) where you'll have to remove all jewelry.
 
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