Recent content by FFNWP'15

I've wanted to go since I was about 10 and I totally agree with the other responses. Simply put, get good grades, be involved in athletics, do some community service here and there in high school and your daughter would be on track for an appointment :) I was not involved in any sort of JROTC or...

Flexed arm hang is a sign of weakness... you have plenty of time to train so that you can at least do one pull up... just my (female) opinion

As a FFS from last year, I completely agree. There is not set formula. Some falcons have really high tests scores but mediocre GPA, some have high GPA, low test scores. Some are "perfect" candidates in all areas excluding academics. Some are "perfect" in academics but didn't pass their CFA or...

NWP, definitely the best Falcon Prep school out there! Okay, maybe I'm biased, but definitely an incredible program.

I was a Falcon at NWP last fall but I have many friends who were "free agents" that also received appointments to USAFA and other service academies. I also know free agents who did not receive appointments but received full ROTC scholarships. There are a lot of options to consider, but I think...

If you want to go to USAFA and you receive a FFS, as long as you stay on track at your prep school and stay out of trouble you will receive an appointment. NWP is a great option because it gives you a taste of what life at USAFA may be like as well as life at a civilian university in the spring...

Being awarded a Falcon Foundation Scholarship is a huge honor, I didn't really realize that until I got to my prep school. Only about 60 Falcons total in my class and 29 went to NWP with me. It is as many have said "the golden ticket". Basically do your prep program and don't get into any legal...