Significance of Civil Air Patrol on application

Christcorp said:

parktrack said:

Somewhat deviating from the CAP angle, I was surprised to see that Boys/Girls State was on the same line as Eagle Scout (and maybe CAP too, don't recall) when my DS filled out his application. We were often advised by people with some military background that Eagle Scout was almost a requirement for successful application and acceptance to an Academy. Found it interesting that Boys/Girls State was grouped with these other activities, thus implying that it carried the same weight. (FWIW, DS was neither and Eagle Scout or participated in CAP.)

The real takeaway, as others have discussed, is not so much that an applicant attended but what leadership roles did you take while participating. For example, if an applicant attended Boys/Girls State, what office did you hold?

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This is real simple. DON'T TRY AND FILL BLOCKS.
1. Be involved in TEAM activities; especially SPORTS
2. Have excellent grades and test scores.
3. Be passionate about all you do with activities.
4. Be involved in your community
5. Excel in EVERYTHING you are involved in
6. BE A LEADER.

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parktrack said:

Christcorp said:

parktrack said:

The real takeaway, as others have discussed, is not so much that an applicant attended but what leadership roles did you take while participating. For example, if an applicant attended Boys/Girls State, what office did you hold?

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This is real simple. DON'T TRY AND FILL BLOCKS.
1. Be involved in TEAM activities; especially SPORTS
2. Have excellent grades and test scores.
3. Be passionate about all you do with activities.
4. Be involved in your community
5. Excel in EVERYTHING you are involved in
6. BE A LEADER.

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Everything in a nutshell. If I would ever be asked to speak to high school students or at a graduation, I ask permission to use this as my outline.

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wp_classof2023 said:

I put CAP on my apps. I applied to USMA and USAFA and USNA. My MOC told me I was overqualified for his nomination for USAFA due to my CAP experience

-I'm currently a Cadet Commander and C/Lt
-Ive staffed 4 encampments
-Completed my UDF and GTM quals
-Cadet Advisory Council Primary
-past EL at my squad
-past C/First Sgt
-Numerous other positions

Make sure to specify any leadership experience that you have. Specify how many people you've had to lead as well. Also try and get your Mitchell. You'll be able to get more leadership opportunities and a backup plan just in case USAFA doesn't pan out

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jaglvr said:

wp_classof2023 said:

I put CAP on my apps. I applied to USMA and USAFA and USNA. My MOC told me I was overqualified for his nomination for USAFA due to my CAP experience

-I'm currently a Cadet Commander and C/Lt
-Ive staffed 4 encampments
-Completed my UDF and GTM quals
-Cadet Advisory Council Primary
-past EL at my squad
-past C/First Sgt
-Numerous other positions

Make sure to specify any leadership experience that you have. Specify how many people you've had to lead as well. Also try and get your Mitchell. You'll be able to get more leadership opportunities and a backup plan just in case USAFA doesn't pan out

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So no nom????

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parktrack said:

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Everything in a nutshell. If I would ever be asked to speak to high school students or at a graduation, I ask permission to use this as my outline.

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