Recent content by MM777

^This! Also, I would add -- for next year, I respectfully and humbly suggest you attempt to participate in some type of sport -- track & field, cross-country, whatever. Also, if varsity sports, as a senior, are not available to you at your school, perhaps you can participate in a club-level...

Does your DS need his "Travel Orders" or the "Authorization to Travel"? The latter, will be issued once BCT squadron assignments are made and will probably be issued in a week or less. If he has already emailed his counselor, he should be good to go. You mention he has been contacted by SATO...

^This! You can begin uploading application materials, assuming you are promoted to "candidate" status, on 1 July. Don't worry, you will be notified when you are promoted. Currently, the USAFA leadership team is immersed in getting ready for the safe arrival of CL24 and the orderly and safe...

Usually, it takes about two weeks to acclimate properly. Continue a rigorous physical preparation program and you will be fine. At first, you'll likely feel a slight headache, out of breath walking up stairs, a general feeling of fatigue. Best advice I can give you is to drink lots of water...

^Mirrors my experience. Only thing I will add is that their mortgage lending/service has never been very competitive. So, that is the only part of my financial life that I haven't used them for. Overall, I am a very pleased 36 year USAA member.

All great advice. I will simply add -- receiving an appointment to USAFA is the culmination of a lot of hard work, persistence, vision and a little luck. I humbly suggest once you arrive, you remember that being there is a gift and a privilege. Stay positive, avoid getting sucked into a vortex...

If you receive a FFS, this is akin to a big nod of approval from USAFA. While not a guarantee for admission next year, it is a huge advantage and step forward for next year. At most of the approved prep schools, the prep school staff will assist the students with the application the following...

USAFA has a "rolling admissions" policy. In other words, Selections will evaluate for appointment highly qualified candidates who have completed applications beginning in late October or early November. So, from a numbers point of view, if your application is completed early, you may be...

Answers: 1) Re: Application carryovers - DoDMERB -- good for two years 2) You can begin the application process in earnest beginning 1 July. Start early, finish early. -- with dedication you can complete the application in 5 weeks or so.

Your son is officially a C3C. Once the C1Cs graduate, the underclasses are promoted. It is my understanding all the first period summer programs are cancelled. Beyond that, plans are still being made. As for internships for your son, he should first request formal written permission from his...

As a sophomore, I suggest you do the following: 1) Structure your Jr and Sr years curriculum to be math and science heavy. 2) Plan to take your ACT/SAT in the Spring of your Jr. year -- I suggest, if your budget allows, take a formal ACT/SAT prep course around Dec of your Jr. year. Take the...

RE: Blue Folders with Appointment Certs -- Please understand these are unprecedented times for SAs as well. All Admissions personnel are working remotely. The same goes for the legislative(Congress & Senate) staffers. In normal times everyone would receive the blue folder and appointees would...