GiuseppeVerde
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Is it too late to apply for the Falcon Scholarship???
moving on to Prep?
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Is it too late to apply for the Falcon Scholarship???
falconfamily
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It's not something you have to apply for, you are automatically considered for Prep and Falcon if you are not appointed. It may be a while till you are notified, so chill and enjoy the rest of your year while you concentrate on Plan B. Best to you and good luck!
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Here's the thing, if you opt to go that ROTC route, be up front and honest with the det now. Believe it or not they will be happy to sponsor you. Our DS opted AFROTC, as parents we took him to the college and had a one on one with the command in FEB (before the board closed). We were forthright and told them he was electing this route, but unsure if next yr he would regret and it, thus maybe he would want to apply again.
He assured us he would support our DS if he decided in the fall that ROTC was not for him. He stated he would support him for an ROTC nom. Sept rolled around; commander called DS into his officemoment as a freshman. Asked point blank do you want to apply to the AFA, we need to work on it now. He said no. FF to his sophomore yr. Commander called him in again and asked the same question.
ROTC commanders are in it to make the best officers, and to make sure they have a cadre that feels supported. They aren't in it for territory reasons.
JMPO.
Pima, are you therefore suggesting to get in contact with the AFROTC Detachment Commander prior to Fall of the new school year if we plan on re-applying to AFA? I'm heading off to ERAU with AFROTC this Fall but plan on re-applying for USAFA Class of 2016. I'm looking forard to the academic and military challenges of first-year university alongside the AFROTC program, but USAFA has been and still is my first choice. My greatest fear in contacting the Commander prior to the start of term is that he may feel that I'm not fully committed in being 'a part of the Detachment', which may cause him to look unfavorly upon me...
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Don't be afraid to talk to your Commander in search for a USAFA nom! Your Colonel will be happy to support you. You are trying to go to the Air Force Academy, dedicating your life to the Air Force. How does that not show commitment? My det Commander at ERAU in Daytona Beach gladly supported me for a nomination. Just always give your best and your commander will see that. Trust me, do not be afraid to talk to your commander for a nomination! Just my thoughts here.
GemStateMom
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Are there different kinds of TWEs? DDs said basically we're sorry you weren't competitive enough with only 1150 (or thereabouts) slots available for appointment this year. Signed by Proseda. Some here have mentioned "qualified no vacancy." Does it actually say that? I assume, because my DD was a qualified candidate, this applies to her as well, but the letter didn't say. (I do find it darkly amusing that I am now obsessing about the types of TWEs!!
And I do highly recommend a prep school -- DS raised ACT composite 6 points as a free agent, and made lifetime friends, all who were equally resilient!
From what I have read in these forums, yes, there were two types of TWEs. The first big batch were for those who were not competetive (even though their portal said candidate, complete. This is where DS was). The next big batch of TWEs going out is for those that actually were competetive, but there simply were not enough spots. From what I understand, the recipients of the first batch would be more likely to be offered a spot in the prep school, but if one reads fleiger83's 4/7/10 post under Service Academy Prep Schools, USAFA Prep School Offers, the picture does not look real rosy....
Gem State, please remember that there is always hope! Prep schools can be very helpful. They come along side your son/daughter and assist them in working on their weak areas. I'm a parent of a prep kid and it's been the best decision we could have made. Remember too, you can attend a prep w/o sponsorship if you can afford it. Our son paid for some of the fee. We paid for some. A student loan and scholarship $ wrapped it up.