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basketball throw: 75 feet Pullups: 18 (MAX) Shuttle Run: 8.3 Sit-ups: 85 Push-ups: 70 Mile: 6:45 I’m really worried about my mile time because I usually finish around 6:00 flat. I was exhausted by the time I started, and the heat index was 98. Am I ok?

Hello, I opted to use my Summer Seminar application towards my application for the class of 2023. I received an email notifying me that I was officially an applicant. On the admissions website, however, the link to "Continue Application" comes up with an error that says "your connection is not...

From what I've read, the academy does rolling admissions, so I am trying to finish the bulk of the application during the summer. I was reading that the teacher evaluation is available on the "status page of your online portal." However, the portal says that I cannot update or access certain...

I submitted my application back in December. My status currently says: your application is under consideration. Does this mean that the Academy has received the application?

There's a great program for SAT prep through Khan Academy. Check it out.

-Academic performance is key. The average GPA for the class of 2020 was 3.87. Keep grinding in your classes and aim to take more AP's. Take an ACT/SAT to get a true gauge of where you stand. -Your extracurriculars seem rather weak. It's good that you joined CAP but try to get to Squadron...

Summer Seminar

Besides the basic requirement of having a 3.0 GPA, does the selection committee make selections based on merit, or is it decided geographically? Also, do you recommend submitting test scores even though it's optional? Thanks.

Hello, all, Quick question about submitting test scores to the academy. If I were to submit my application early, but I scored higher on the ACT or SAT, would I be able to update my application with the new score? Thank you.

I apologize if this question has been asked before, but I couldn't find a sufficient answer. I go to a large, single-gender high school, and all of our sports teams are very competitive. Obtaining a varsity letter in track(which I am currently involved with) would be pretty difficult until I...

I'm currently in Latin II, Pre-AP Math, Advanced English, Honors Chem, AP World History, and PE(requirement). I have decided all of my classes except for math; If I take Calc 1&2, I'll have to take Multivariable Calc senior year. Should I go that route or take AP Calc 1 junior year and Ap Calc...

Good evening, I am currently a Sophomore heading into Junior year, and I need some help choosing classes. I apologize if this is off topic but help is greatly appreciated. I have currently been interested in applying to the Air Force Academy, and from what I've heard, selecting a challenging...

Will being a national merit scholar have any benefits when applying to the academies? Obviously, I understand that scholarships mean nothing, but I'm curious if I should spend more time studying for the PSAT.