Recent content by TigerMomNot

Hi there, From my cadet who was there, and who clearly remembers this slide and the context in which it was presented - people are "blowing this way out of proportion." No one is asking anyone to stop saying Mom and Dad. It's a reminder that, when you don't know another's circumstances, more...

@DestroyerOfCommies DD placed into calc 3 last Fall based on testing only. She did not submit AP scores. She did have good math teachers in HS. They do administer additional tests during BCT. As of last Fall, her calc 3 class was indeed all 4 degs, but I don't know if it was an honors class...

You will receive information about your state parents' group if you appointee signs the waiver in the appointment packet. USAFA won't release cadet names to the state groups unless your cadet allows them to. If you don't hear from your state group, this might be the reason - but parents can...

As you said, squadron dependent.

Oh one more thing. Since DD was so concerned about the amount of time that she would have to put everything away, we took those square canvas storage bins that they put on their shelves (they are heavy, order for pickup somewhere local). They fold out quickly, and we made sure that everything...

There is very little time you are able to spend together, and you have to get their stuff to their room within that small window of time. Chick Fil A opened early on A-day and we brought that with us and ate in the car. We put items in a rolling suitcase and Ikea carry bags, which my husband...

I found our state Parents' Club to be a tremendous resource with great advice during Basic and beyond. Please consider joining your state club - and remember that your state club can't contact you unless your cadet fills out the release form in the appointee packet. Many appointees don't...

Congratulations! Very happy for you!

My DD (who also lost weight during BCT) told me that one of the things she was not prepared for was the short amount of time they gave her to eat. So if you are used to leisurely eating, perhaps practice eating within 10 min.

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My '25 DD was vaccinated at a young age. We submitted the titer, after which we got an email telling us that we should re-submit without the titer information but with the childhood vaccine information. So I would definitely ask and see if you can get clarification.

I wanted to refrain, but there is something about MichaelT2022 that draws advice from SAF members like moths to a flame. The Most Interesting Man In The World would probably say "I don't always check SAF, but when I do, I like to give MichaelT2022 advice." OK here it is. Your father, your...

Here's another wrinkle about the Class of '25 and testing. I met a family whose doolie wasn't able to take any standardized tests due to Covid. My own doolie had only one opportunity - so no superscoring in some cases as well.

DD ('25) wore Oakley boots in basic and by Thanksgiving they developed a hole in the uppers and were breaking down a bit around the sole. She just bought Danner Tanicus as replacements. She says they are very comfortable, a little heavier and more solid than the Tachyons. She also has a pair...

I second this advice. Our Parents' Club have volunteers that reach out to 4th class parents and act as their coaches and support. Super helpful. I've lost count of the number of tearful letters, phone calls and video calls I've received. Improvements are slow but they seem to be on their...