2Steaktacos
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Do you know when the application process opens?
Do you know when the application process opens?
My son attended USAFA's Summer Seminar last year and enjoyed the experience. I have heard that it is another helpful contibutor in and applicants overall package, does anyone have any comments regarding what type of weight it has in the overall appointment process.
My son attended USAFA's Summer Seminar last year and enjoyed the experience. I have heard that it is another helpful contibutor in and applicants overall package, does anyone have any comments regarding what type of weight it has in the overall appointment process.
Mike, I have a ? about the "human "factor"
for example- if you are applying to two academies-do you look less dedicated to USAFA if they know you are also applying to USNA or do you look more dedicated to a career in the military?
What about those candidates that are very close (distance wise) to the academy? Should they apply to summer seminar as well? My DS lives in the springs and has gone to the AFA several times. Would the human factor come into play for those type of candidates?
Not sure what the question is. You could live in Military base housing at the academy, but that doesn't mean that you know what the academy is "Really Like". That's part of the reason for summer seminar. And the academy doesn't take into consideration where you live. They try and give the same percentage or similar to all states/districts/etc... Doesn't matter if you live on the academy, in Co. Springs, Wyoming, Florida, etc...
My son is a brat. I was in the air force for 21 years. He was born in a military hospital. I've been helping individuals get into the academy, ROTC, Enlisted, Civilian Colleges, etc... for about 12 years. He probably knows as much, or more, than most applicants about the academy. Yet, that doesn't mean he knows ANYTHING about the academy. He applied, was selected, and loved summer seminar.
Read into this however you want......... OK, I'll say it. YES, apply anyway.
IMPO since I went to the seminar it is one thing to watch what is going on, but when ur at the seminar they are really showing kind of what it will be like they are waking u up early yelling at you and your doing pt together and going to classes with people and having cadre! So I know that when we got up the first morning and had people yelling at us and having to recite knowledge and doing push ups that's when I realized that I really wanted to go there I also know thats when my roomate decided she didn't! So I would suggest to apply and go it's completely worth it and if you have any questions you can send me a pm!What about those candidates that are very close (distance wise) to the academy? Should they apply to summer seminar as well? My DS lives in the springs and has gone to the AFA several times. Would the human factor come into play for those type of candidates?
CC it was more in reference to the human factor you mentioned in post #8 and how does that plays into account to someone that lives so close which can go and visit at pretty much any time vs. going to summer seminar. Could it be looked at in the reverse for those types of candidates that have had the opportunity to go and see? Can’t you set up an appointment to visit the school and spend a day with a cadet pretty much at any time?
I didn’t mean to imply that he/I already knows everything… trust me we don’t assume that at all. I can see where my vague question can be read that way sorry about that. And lol yes I completely got the hint he’s already planning on applying I was just wondering if at all possible can it be looked at as a negative due to his proximity.