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A lot of folks found out today that they were not selected for summer seminar. While this is a disappointment, let me point something out: this has ZERO, ZIP, ZILCH, NADA to do with your chances for appointment to USAFA if that is your end-goal!
Let me say that again; non-selection or selection for Summer Seminar has NOTHING to do with your candidacy in the future. It's not viewed, not included, and frankly, it's pretty much ignored by admissions. This is a recruiting program and some folks that are selected don't have the "3Q numbers" right now...if you weren't selected, please DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED!!
I wasn't selected...I was appointed to ALL THREE of the "big" service academies (I didn't know about Kings Point, shame on me, and I was an alternate at USCGA: they're tough). And as an ALO, I've heard this year after year from the Director of Admissions, personally.
It's a disappointment; I understand, but move on...the BIG challenge awaits!!!
Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
Let me say that again; non-selection or selection for Summer Seminar has NOTHING to do with your candidacy in the future. It's not viewed, not included, and frankly, it's pretty much ignored by admissions. This is a recruiting program and some folks that are selected don't have the "3Q numbers" right now...if you weren't selected, please DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED!!
I wasn't selected...I was appointed to ALL THREE of the "big" service academies (I didn't know about Kings Point, shame on me, and I was an alternate at USCGA: they're tough). And as an ALO, I've heard this year after year from the Director of Admissions, personally.
It's a disappointment; I understand, but move on...the BIG challenge awaits!!!
Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83