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I remember reading that when I was making my choice... helped a lot

Hey guys! This is a thread for any appointees or appointee hopefuls that aren't quite convinced they want to commit to USAFA. I was in your shoes last spring... I got my appointment in January and didn't end up accepting it until May 1st. I had a tough time picking which college was right for...

Just wanted to offer a quick update on my decision to come to USAFA after giving it so much consideration... I have no regrets! BCT was insane and challenged me in many different ways but I have learned so many lessons and am very happy that I chose to come here. If anyone is unsure about coming...

And can you bring an electric razor to BCT?

Would something like this work for a watch? http://www.gshock.com/watches/Classic/GD120CM-8 Do a lot of freshmen decide to get watches after A-day?

How competitive is it to join falconry? What's the time commitment like?

You're allowed to have your own blanket and pillow right away? And what school supplies do you suggest to bring?

Yeah that's what I thought, thank you!

Awesome, thanks for the replies. What about the two days following A-day? I know I'll be busy with transition duties but will I have maybe an hour or two either day to visit with parents?

My mom booked a trip to Colorado for August 4th-7th in order to watch the acceptance day parade. I've seen a couple places that families only get to meet with cadets for about an hour after the parade, is this true? We have family in Colorado so it will just be a little vacation for my parents...

What do we do for the 4th of July?

How does one not make it through basic? Like when a certain amount of cadets "drop out" is it of their own choosing? Or can you get kicked out for not meeting a certain requirement?

Thanks! Wings of Blue would be so freaking awesome!!!!

Cool, thanks. Are there other jump opportunities besides just WOG and WOB and the 3 week summer program?

How competitive are these programs? I don't have any prior jump experience... Do I have a realistic chance of doing jump next summer then getting into WOG/WOB? What's the difference between WOG and WOB?