Recent content by HighFlyer17

I am a cadet in the Class of 2016 and I think that this would be the best advice as far as boots are concerned. The issued boots do NOT need to be broken in before you arrive. Just buy a pair of boots and get used to doing PT in them... especially flutter kicks. :shake:

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I am currently working on the SF86 and have a question about it. In the "Relatives" section it asks for my relative's place of birth and there is a blank for the country of their birth with a drop down menu. I could not find United States of America anywhere on that list. Any help is...

I would say try to get into a couple of clubs and become a leader of those clubs. Someone else may be able to offer more help, but when I was applying leadership in clubs was something that was mentioned often. Hope this helps.

Check the last page of the, Questions about "Instructions to Appointees", thread. It says they will be posted on June 13th.

What type of exercise was your cadre's favorite form of punishment during BCT? Or, in other words, what exercises should I be really good at heading into BCT? (e.g. push-ups, sit-ups, flutter kicks, etc.)

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Where would this dinner take place?

Here is a link to the Academy Admissions website. If you scroll down it talks about taking a tour during the Academic year. I went last year during my spring break and enjoyed it very much. http://www.academyadmissions.com/#Page/Tours

Don't forget to add your name to the appointment thread. I received the phone call around 3 this afternoon. See you guys in June. :thumb:

I just received the much awaited phone call from my congresswoman while I was sitting in a movie theater waiting for The Hunger Games to start. I almost didn't answer the phone because I didn't recognize the number, but my friend said, "Answer it. You are waiting for a phone call anyway." To...

I just received the much awaited phone call from my congresswoman while I was sitting in a movie theater waiting for The Hunger Games to start. I almost didn't answer the phone because I didn't recognize the number, but my friend said, "Answer it. You are waiting for a phone call anyway." I...

Congrats 808. I'm in the same boat as you. :thumb:

Thanks Jcleppe. After further research I realized that Embry-Riddle does not offer Aeronautical Engineering. Although I still have a question. My scholarship offer also gave me the option to upgrade to a Type-1 scholarship if I chose a specific major. My ultimate goal is to become a...

I got a letter in the mail yesterday 2-9-12, informing me that I am being offered a Type-2 Scholarship. I have been accepted to both WVU & ERAU-Daytona Beach and am considering Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering as my major. WVU only has an Aerospace major, while Embry-Riddle has both Aerospace...