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    Which to choose: USMA, USNA, or USAFA?

    It depends upon: - What you want to be doing in the military... (Flying? Ground? etc.) - What you want out of each academy... West Point and Air Force are out in the middle of nowhere. In terms of surroundings, Annapolis has all of them beat. It's a great little town. There are good things...
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    How screwed am I?

    Apply. Do your absolute best NOW to give yourself the best possible chances. Get community service hours, grades, leadership positions, and show them how badly you want it. Get in touch with your Blue and Gold officer. If you don't get in, go to college and kick ass there. We take a fair amount...
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    2015 USNA Appointments

    I got my appointment on January 27, 2011
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    Bring laptop to USNA?

    I've been wondering. I know that USNA provides computers for all midshipmen, but they're desktop computers. Is it ok for me to own a laptop while at USNA, not necessarily to bring to class, but just to have with me? I understand that it may not be all that necessary due to the nature of plebe...
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    Air Sickness -.-

    Not really a big deal. This may lift your spirits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijwWfkIjBFM
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    Reapply after turning down previous appt?

    Hi everyone, I started my Service Academy application process knowing that I either wanted to go to USNA or USAFA. I was under the understanding that in the nomination process, I was obligated to put identical preference rankings for each the MOCs that I applied to. I DID NOT KNOW I COULD...
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    VP Nominations - Last Chance

    patentesq... that was one of the most meaningful replies I've read yet. I'll be thinking about your advice for a long time. I don't know how I can more accurately express my gratitude than with a B-52 sized THANK YOU :D
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    VP Nominations - Last Chance

    1. Had not comprehension of the process of the VP nom. Thought it was WAY too hard to get and therefore not worth the trouble... Dumb me. 2. I was under the impression that it was "dishonest" to spread my choices for MOCs 3. I actually inquired both of them simultaneously. My BGO just responded...
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    VP Nominations - Last Chance

    By the way, that parent of the alum happens to be a VERY well-respected physics teacher in my state.
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    VP Nominations - Last Chance

    Pima, I've heard about the class size reduction. I think I'm going to send in a letter of reccomendation that was written for me to send to my senator (I ended up not sending it, long story) to the AFA today. It's from a parent of an alum. I'll also update the AFA that I just completed my Eagle...
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    VP Nominations - Last Chance

    I've been under the impression that the VP nom is EXTREMELY hard to get. Could somebody set the record straight in terms of statistics and how many actually end up getting a VP nom? Second, my ALO just asked the admissions office at USAFA if they would even look at my application despite the...
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    VP Nominations - Last Chance

    I didn't split my noms preferences. I should have done that, because I was still split between USAFA and USNA at t he time (still am). I was under the impression that MOCs contact each other to coordinate who has what noms, and would see splitting noms as 'dishonest'. I thought they would see I...
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    VP Nominations - Last Chance

    Hello, Please allow me to briefly describe my scenario. I'd really appreciate feedback on this: I applied to both USNA and USAFA. I applied for a nom from my congressman and from my senator, and both nominated me to USNA. I was also just appointed to USNA. However, I am still VERY...
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    UPT and types of planes

    Original poster here... I have a quick question regarding nominations and appointments to USAFA. In the fall of 2010 I applied for nominations from my congressman and one of my senators. Both asked for preferences for academies. I put identical preferences on both, as I thought this was the...
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    UPT and types of planes

    Seeing as close to 50% of AFA grads go to UPT, I was wondering if anybody could shed some light on what percentage of those going to UPT get fighter jets, transports, bombers, reconnaissance, etc.
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