Very true what @kinnem said. They're two totally different experiences. I have a good friend at West Point and he loves it, and I enjoy USAFA. Just do as much research as you can and if you get an opportunity to tour, jump on it. My USAFA tour sealed the deal post appointment.
Hi all,
After just making it through basic and a couple weeks of Academics. I'll be more than happy to help anyone if you want to send a PM or just respond. I can give you recent information. I know this forum helped me out a ton so I want to give back.
V/R
Trent
USAFA '21
Try using Khan Academy. It's a free service provided by the collegeboard to help you raise your score. Keep in mind if someone looking at your portal notices that you took the SAT/ACT many times to raise your score it shows that you are persistent and won't give up! Just keep your head up and...
It all depends. I got a call the day prior to a portal update. Some MOC are very busy and don't have time to call. I've heard of many people not receiving phone calls and just the portal updating. There is no definite yes or no. That's the nature of this stressful period of the application...
Well, just make sure you keep your head up. If you have submitted your precandidate questionnaire you won't be promoted to candidate until summer-ish. The thing that had me the most nervous about my application was my SAT scores (I got an 1190). But the best advice I got was to take it at least...
Good Evening All,
Tonight I received that wonderful phone call from my congressman's office. I was offered an appointment for USAFA for the class of 2021! This thread has helped me out so much and I am so thankful for it. I hope more anxious candidates hear soon. Have a great night and...
Best of luck to anyone taking the SAT today, I'm taking it for the 3rd time to hopefully raise my score. I know that this score won't post for the class of 2021 application but just in case this year doesn't work, I'm ready for next. Have a great day all!