Class of 2015 - Mailbox Stalkers Club

Okay, I got a phone call last Thursday (March 3rd) from the Representative's Office telling me to keep an eye on the mail for my appointment. But my online status still says "Candidate".
thats completely normal... I have accepted my appointment already and my status is still candidate. It happens to everyone and it only changes way later, sometime in may or june.... don't even worry about it haha. keep those fingers crossed for the appointment!!!
 
thats completely normal... I have accepted my appointment already and my status is still candidate. It happens to everyone and it only changes way later, sometime in may or june.... don't even worry about it haha. keep those fingers crossed for the appointment!!!

My representative says I did get the appointment, though. I just have not gotten any paper work or the online status change, yet. I think that means I did get an appointment?
 
Reps/MOC are typically given a few days to personally contact the appointee, as a courtesy, then the BFE arrives in the mail several days later, then you'll probably see the "candidate" status change. congratulations to you!!!
 
Reps/MOC are typically given a few days to personally contact the appointee, as a courtesy, then the BFE arrives in the mail several days later, then you'll probably see the "candidate" status change. congratulations to you!!!

Fantastic! Thank you very much!
 
TAGG, so happy for you!!! That is great news! My son can't bear for me to talk too much about the possible BFE. He has mentally shifted gears from his senior world, however, and I can tell he is truly hopeful. The 2x a day workouts are sort of a clue as well! Running, running, running........swimming.......agility and speed drills.....lifting and pullups........my neighbors see him all over the place RUNNING like the wind.
 
Hi everyone,
I just spoke with my DS's ALO this morning. He spoke directly with the AFA at the end of last week and they told him that the next notifications will not be going out from the USAFA until the first week of April. I know that this is not good news for those on this forum, but ALO was certain of this. :(
 
Sure does'nt make sense to wait until April, so much needs to be accomplished once you receive the BFE. I hear and read about so many different thoughts on the subject of appointments it's hard to know what to believe anymore.
 
VAMom, thanks for the update! At least if nothing is in the mail or portal prior to April 10th, we won't be alarmed and will remain hopeful. And then again, if something comes sooner, the waiting room participants will mention it on this forum and we can pleasantly surprised.
 
Ugh. I am still freaking out. My ALO says that my status still says "Disqualified" even thought I got the call. STRESS.
 
TAGG, I'm a VERY newbie mom on this site, so don't read ANYTHING into the question I am about to ask (other than my ignorance!), but why (if you don't mind saying) would your status have said "disqualified" as opposed to "incomplete"? I just don't remember anyone mentioning "disqualified" as a status at this point. Just curious!
 
TAGG, I'm a VERY newbie mom on this site, so don't read ANYTHING into the question I am about to ask (other than my ignorance!), but why (if you don't mind saying) would your status have said "disqualified" as opposed to "incomplete"? I just don't remember anyone mentioning "disqualified" as a status at this point. Just curious!



I have a 550 instead of the minimum of a 560 on my SAT for math. Apparently the rest of my application looks exactly like what they are looking for though and I still recieved a few nominations. I was also at the top of a recruitment list for one of the teams there, so the coach said that the 550 probably did not rule me out completely.
 
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I have a 550 instead of the minimum of a 560 on my SAT for math. Apparently the rest of my application looks exactly like what they are looking for though and I still recieved a few nominations. I was also at the top of a recruitment list for one of the teams there, so the coach said that the 550 probably did not rule me out completely.

They might be getting more strict about their standards. Worst case scenario though, you sound like a perfect candidate for prep school. I'm sure they want you on their team, but maybe they could wait a year to make sure that you could keep up well academically :thumb:
 
OMG, I am having MAJOR flashbacks! I signed in to see how Appointments are coming along and I came across this thread! I so remember the endless "what if" discussions and the daily mailbox stalkings!! I just want you all the know, even those of us who are not in the waiting game can feel the pain of your anticipation! Been there... done that... got the scars to prove it :)

To all you parents out there waiting... it goes without saying that none of us ever want to see the dreams of our child crushed! Sometimes I think the wait is even harder on the parents. When our kids hurt, we hurt just as bad, and I don't think our kids get that. So stay strong and keep the faith!

To all you candidates out there who dream of becoming cadets... BEST OF LUCK to each of you!! My son is in his second year and although the academics are tough, he knows in his heart he is exactly where he belongs! I get to watch his dreams come true and I hope and pray the same for you!

God Speed on the BFE's!!
 
Here is an email from a host parent for the Air Force Academy:

A word direct from the Office of Admissions...
"On the work front, we are in the throws of regular selections as we speak. We will be pushing out appointments around 1 Apr. So the answer to your question is no, all of the appts have not been handed out. We are challenged by a smaller class size and almost 13K applicants......makes for a sporty challenge."
 
I am a current "triple qualified" Candidate for the USAFA c/o 2015. I just have a couple of questions to ask...

First of all, here are my SAT scores/Grades/Nomination status/CFA/Leadership positions

SAT Verbal: 600
SAT Math:680
SAT Writing:650

GPA (reconfigured by USAFA): 3.80

Weighted GPA is around 4.3

Top 7% of my class (26 out of 441)

Took AP Psych and AP English last year along with mostly dual enrolled classes.

Taking AP Chem and AP Calc AB/BC now with other honors classes and basketball class.

I received a Congressional and Presidential nomination.

CFA Scores:
Bball throw: 64
Shuttle Run:8.1 seconds
Pullups: 8
Situps:85
Pushups:55
Mile:7:46 (I know its not too good)

I am an Eagle Scout, Lodge Chief in OA (Order of the Arrow, Scouting's NHS), and involved in NHS, Beta, FCS, and a lot of other clubs....

Where do yall think I stand?

And is this true about the admissions team not sending out any more appointments until April 1st??? In the Instuctions to Candidates booklet, it says mid-March...

And dont worry everyone!!!! Just keep a positive attitude towards receiving an appointment!! You have done all that you can.

-Henry
 
You look pretty good. It's not like you DON'T have a shot, but I don't want to guarantee anyone a shot. Our resumes seem a tad bit similar, so maybe we're just average. The Regular(average kid) admissions are being decided this month, and it looks like the resulting appointments from that will be sent around April 1st. You definitely got Eagle and lodge chief giving your resume a great push up if you're in the national pool. I hope admissions knows what a big deal OA leadership positions are, and what a big deal OA in itself is, haha.

A lodge chief from Florida... What lodge were/are you chief of? I'm in Tipisa, the chief is David Y.
 
No kidding! I am the Yustaga Lodge Chief (only florida lodge not in Section 4), and am also the Section 1B (our section) secretary... Tico P. and Rick O. just came up to our YNAW (Yustaga Native American Weekend) a couple of weeks ago! We got the idea from your lodge last year. And yeah I hope they know the magnitude of OA Leadership and involvment, and how beneficial it will be toward our success at the Academy. I dont think I know any youth from your lodge, but I do know those two adults I just mentioned.

Good luck man!!! I wish you the best in getting that appointment!
 
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