Recent content by valbowman3

Thank you for both your congradulations and information. It was very insightful, especially because I have little knowledge of the USAFA. The only aspect I wish it contained isthe interaction with the water. I am also being offered the opportunity to complete in cross country and track at the...

I appreciate all of the advice offered and comments posted. I will be sure to share about my visits. Part of my problem is little knowledge of life after graduation from either academy or where their various career paths or majors can take you, besides military service of course.

Is it something that most cadets generally experience, I see quite a bit about it

I will be visiting both schools in a week or so. I have done some research on the majors at the USMMA but the thing that keeps bringing me back to the USAFA is the larger number of majors they have. For instance I could major in biology. I just feel as if I would like the Merchant Marine Academy...

I found out today that I didn't make it into the USNA so that's out of the picture.

I have, I'm just waiting on a yes or no.

I like the idea of having the opportunity to join any branch after graduation with the USMMA and I would also have the opportunity to run cross country and track as I am a recruited athlete at USMMA. I'm torn because I am so drawn to the sea opportunities I would have at USMMA as well. I can't...

I have received appointments to both the USAFA and the USMMA and am still waiting to hear back from the USNA. I'm having trouble deciding between the two and was looking for advice. I would like to know if I would have any opportunity to work with air crafts if I attend the USMMA and what...