Recent content by DiscoF15

You make a good point - along these lines, Air Force likely has the highest number of applicants planning to be pilots. The winds in commercial aviation have gone through some turmoil, but have settled into a hiring frenzy like we have never seen. Imagine you are a graduate who want to fly for...

If you are currently a junior and you are asking if you have a chance of going straight to USAFA after graduation the answer is no. You can’t really use your 12th grade year to raise your GPA, so it’s likely the portal won’t even open up for you. You should have your PSAT scores now - how did...

This type of reflection is much better now than when you are depending on the “why” to get through the tough times. Talk to people who are where you want to be and learn about their path - maybe West Point is a good way to get there, or maybe not. Either way, I recommend you have a clear goal in...

If it has always been your goal to go to a service academy no matter what it would take...then yes. What answer are you hoping for here? Keep going, keep working, keep improving, keep learning, repeat. That is what makes you someone the Academy wants, not your ability to ace everything first...

Beware of making rash decisions based on the opinions of current cadets, cadet parents, or even how fun your life is now. An academy education often looks best in the rear view mirror. What do you want to do with your life, where do you want to end up? I’m living my best life now, I had an...

One more point. I sincerely believe that a top tier candidate will find a way, regardless of district. If the excuse helps them sleep better at night, fine. They will be ok, nobody looks at a Stanford or Harvard ROTC grad and assumes they must have gotten rejected by West Point or USAFA. - A...

Today’s maker state is tomorrow’s taker state. Remember when Virginia was mad at Massachusetts when the federal government took on its revolutionary war debt? (Neither do I). I think a lot of these “populist” movements are short sighted. I don’t know what any of this has to do with the Academy...

I’m not saying it’s 100% fair....although neither is “national” merit scholar scoring. The point is to probably recognize that some regions may have different opportunities than others. I’m sure there is a school that can crank out perfect military academy candidates (on paper) for a price, but...

According to WP email yesterday, 11 candidates have accepted appointments so far. Assuming that those 11 all received LOAs and completed their file, that would mean only 8 LOAs that have either not accepted or not completed their file if the 19 number is correct. Considering most nominations...

I apologize if someone already mentioned this, I just skimmed the comments. Sometimes you simply aren’t ready after High School. If you want the USNA (or any service academy) bad enough there are other pathways you can take. I saw someone mention they were a college applicant - you can prove...

Sounds like you are starting very strong. Do well on your ACT and/or SAT and definitely apply to summer seminar. I view summer seminar like this - if you get in, you are a strong candidate. If you don’t get in, it is no big deal. I’d also apply to the other service academy summer programs. Good...

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Distorted to look more selective may not be the right choice of words. Most applicants (like you) spend years working to be qualified candidates, they spend months working on their application, and then they submit themselves to fitness assessments, physical exams, and nomination interviews. For...

Relax. Keep your GPA up, use Khan Academy to practice for your SAT (take the SAT/ACT early and often your junior year) and keep doing what you are doing. Everyone thinks you have to be super human to go to a service academy - you don’t. Their are some extraordinary people there, but most are...

1) KoSnakeKo / Self / LOA / 07-Oct-2020 / Accepted / NC / Service Connected / Direct Appointment 2) DiscoF15 / DS / LOA / 16-Oct-2020 / Accepted / Presidential (son of military retiree) / Direct Appointment