If you want it - don’t give up!

[ringczar23]

What an awesome story in the tenacity you possess, congrats on following your dreams and looks like they are getting ready to pay off in one badass hotrod!!!!

 

[FØB Zero]

Such a great post! I totally stand by this and admire your perseverance. I always tell my friends and fellow applicants, it’s also important not to compare yourself/success to others along the way in order to reach those goals

 

[Dad_2024]

I throw this thread out every year as the as the appointments (and rejections) start rolling. Please feel free to ask any/all questions about the various topics.

I was a three time applicant to USAFA, and am glad I did it! Below is where I started, where I’ve been, and where I am. Just because it’s a long shot, doesn’t mean it won’t be worth it!

-High School 2012 (Class of 30 students)
-USAFA Rejected c/o 2016
-USAFA Rejected c/o 2017
-AFROTC 2012/2013
-NCAA Runner 2012/2013
-USAFA Appointment c/o 2018
-USAFA Precision Flying Team (2015-2018)
-USAFA Club Hockey Team (2014-2018)
-USAFA Graduate 2018
-Pilot Training Laughlin AFB (T-6->T-38)
-IFF Randolph AFB
-F-22 B-Course Eglin AFB

Thank you Nilet! DS is 2nd time applicant this year, still waiting through "appointment season". I'll be sharing your post with him to lift him up during this time.