Recent content by littlefish

I see what you're saying, @Graduation2016 . If there's not a place specifically to detail any community service events/hours outside of community organizations, then I would definitely include your JROTC events. At that point, the group/person that sponsored the event doesn't really matter at...

Nope, just like was brought up earlier, USAFA only lists your unweighted GPA. So, in other words, it's not possible for your GPA to be over 4.0 on that scale. It's pretty much their way of comparing applicants on the same scale.

When I completed the application, I generally wrote about extracurricular activities involving community service. There are plenty of other places for you to include National Honor Society and JROTC. Also, don't worry even if you can't really think of anything to put into this category, they're...

Yes, I'll agree with NavyHoops. I had a friend who hurt himself during BCT and was unable to recover from the injury in enough time to complete basic. Essentially what they told him was to return home/go to college for a year and that he would be guaranteed a place at the Academy the next year...

I've taken a lot of AP math and science courses in high school (and done decently well in them), but I don't really consider myself to be a "math person." I was wondering if there was anyone like me (more liberal arts-focused) who could speak about the required STEM courses at the Academy? Are...

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