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    USAFA Gymnastics

    Haleym, Maybe they did not emphasize it enough at your prep school or your ALO did not make it clear enough when you signed the alcohol and drug abuse form that underage drinking is frowned upon and is against the law.
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    Female cadet open for questions about life at the academy (or how it is so far)

    Of course you wouldn't want to be associated with a class that's labeled weak and that's understandable. The playful banter of which class is better or inferior is petty and I would put more emphasis on those that are truly committed, graduate, commission and get the job done. Most that...
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    Female cadet open for questions about life at the academy (or how it is so far)

    Having only one basic quit Jacks for last year's class would probably be the reason why? I wonder if that's the lowest rate of attrition to date or maybe all the basics deserved to be recognized? The better indicator would be the number of incoming basics versus how many actually graduate, get...
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    knowing how comes in handy

    http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/03/travel/737-emergency-pilot/
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    Commencement Salute

    I understand being uncovered indoors but USNA graduation is also outdoors. How come? You have the cap but don't wear it and just save it for tossing at the end?
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    Commencement Salute

    To the OP: "Vice President Joe Biden shook hands with all 995 graduates, despite temperatures measured at 90 degrees on the floor of Falcon Stadium. Graduation speakers often shake hands with the top 10 percent of the graduating class and then take a seat." -Colorado Springs Gazette
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    parent involvement with application

    I really wouldn't expect a 15-17 year old kid to make a very informed decision especially one that would entail committing the next 4-9 years attending an SA or joining the military solely on their own. There is a statistic that shows less than 7% of appointees to all four SAs are children from...
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    parent involvement with application

    If parents took the hands off approach as you prefer, most of the previous appointees wouldn't have made it. A typical 15-17 year old could certainly use all the resources they can find to complete their application requirements and stay on top of the deadlines. There's "helicopter parents" that...
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    LITS confession

    Having spent a considerable time reading through threads, varied views and arguments have definitely helped a lot especially when all we had was what the colorful brochure and the sales pitch of admissions. Having gone through the experience of application and acceptance to USCGA and other SAs...
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    Can doctor reports mess thing up?

    If you have to come to a forum to ask if an injury warrants a doctor's visit or not? It begs the question where your priorities lie? The well-being of your child should be paramount to any admission criteria. Only a licensed physician can do a thorough physical and diagnose if an injury is minor...
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    Last year for USAFAPS?

    One of the first things they show incoming cadets is the memorial wall naming USAFA graduates that have been KIA. It drives home the message that upon graduation, their job entails being in harms way. I agree that to willingly serve in a profession that may require the ultimate sacrifice...
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    Last year for USAFAPS?

    The OP is a graduate of the prep school. Understandably his viewpoint is biased and so are others that feel it serves an important role. There have been very good reasons cited as to why that is but we cannot ignore the flip side that some view it as expendable. What is the worst case scenario...
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    Rental cars in Denver area

    Quick fix for this is to go into GPS settings and check avoid toll. Unless you're in a big hurry and have to use toll, the fastest alternate route should get you to your destination without the hassle of a toll bill.
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    Class Profile 2017

    Class of 2017 Demographic Profile The United States Air Force Academy's Class of 2017 entered and took the Oath of Office on 27 Jun 2013. High School Honors and Activities Inquiries 12917 Applicants 9706 Candidate Pool 6967 Qualified Candidates 2277 Offers of Admission 1475...
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