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Jled16

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I was wondering what is the estimated amount of how much the Falcon Foundation Scholarship is? What was the estimate of last years? Thanks!!!
 
If you open your portal you can see all the schools and how much the scholarship is.

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
Georgia Military Scholarship 13,451
Falcon Scholarship 8,000
Your cost for the year _____ $ 2,400
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE
Marion Scholarship 9,750
Falcon Scholarship 8,475
Your cost for the year _____ $ 3,943
NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE
New Mexico Scholarship 8,288
Falcon Scholarship 6,974
Your cost for the year _____ $ 6,649
NORTHWESTERN OPTION (Two Schools)
FIRST SEMESTER IS AT NORTHWESTERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Northwestern Scholarship 3,950
Falcon Scholarship 8,178
Your cost for First Semester _____ $ 1,146
SECOND SEMESTER IS AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OF YOUR CHOICE
Your Estimated Cost for Second Semester _____ $ 4,000
Total Estimated Family Cost for the Northwestern Option _____ $ 5,146
RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY (R-MA)
R-MA Scholarship 24,271
Falcon Scholarship 12,300
Your cost for the year _____ $ 8,700

Do you know which school you want to go to?
 
Jled16 said:
I might possibly take the Northwestern prep school because I am in Cali and go to a community college the second semester.
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I finished NWP last semester and it was the best and most challenging experience of my life. Highly recommend it(plus we had about 40 falcons there so you're in good company).

PM if you have any questions
 
peppypea said:
My DS went to MMI SAP program this year and we could not be happier! Please feel free to message me if you have any questions.
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So after you do a year of Falcon scholarship and still do not make it the following year in SA are your credits transferred to any other civilian college towards a degree
 
MomAF said:
peppypea said:
My DS went to MMI SAP program this year and we could not be happier! Please feel free to message me if you have any questions.
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So after you do a year of Falcon scholarship and still do not make it the following year in SA are your credits transferred to any other civilian college towards a degree
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I would guess so, depending on the school you go to- I know they will at MMI, I don't think so with NWP...but here's the deal: If you get a Falcon, unless you really really eff things up while at a prep school, you are almost guaranteed in to the SA when you apply next. They call it the Golden Ticket for a reason. A Falcon doesn't mean, "no, we don't want you" it pretty much means "Yep, we want you, we just think you need to be a little more prepared before you enter the Academy."

I hope all that makes sense.
 
MomAF said:
peppypea said:
My DS went to MMI SAP program this year and we could not be happier! Please feel free to message me if you have any questions.
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So after you do a year of Falcon scholarship and still do not make it the following year in SA are your credits transferred to any other civilian college towards a degree
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If your kid gets a FS, then it is a golden ticket unless they do something really wrong. USAFA recognized my DD's credits from MMI and in fact she was able to test out of many classes with credits going towards those. As a doolie this year, she is already taking Junior year classes this 2nd semester at USAFA, since credits were applied and she tested through classes taken at MMI. If USAFA applies credits I would think all colleges do from MMI.
 
Does anyone have a view on attending MMI etc on their own nickel as a Plan B or C to reapply? Or is the scholarship the golden ticket, not attendance?
 
BunkerDog1 said:
Does anyone have a view on attending MMI etc on their own nickel as a Plan B or C to reapply? Or is the scholarship the golden ticket, not attendance?
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MY DS is really considering this option after touring several colleges. He did apply and has been accepted. So far they have awarded him in state tuition based off his grades and an additional scholarship. They accept applications until June. DS was told after they close the application process for the 2019-2020 class year, they will review his file for additional scholarship assistance. When we visited we were told that all foundation prep students will get an appointment except one student who is being separated due to grades. They have an additional 50 self prep students and they anticipate about 40+ receiving an appointments. I would say there is a very strong chance that if you work hard then you can earn an appointment.
 
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MomAF said:
peppypea said:
My DS went to MMI SAP program this year and we could not be happier! Please feel free to message me if you have any questions.
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So after you do a year of Falcon scholarship and still do not make it the following year in SA are your credits transferred to any other civilian college towards a degree
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This is the same question we had. I spoke to other universities regarding this issue and explaining the circumstances around MMI. The colleges told us that they would accept the credits in calculus, chemistry, physics, etc. The military science would most likely be considered an elective. The school is accredited. It's a little easier to transfer credits to an Alabama college so that is also an option if your kid has any desire to stay in Alabama.
 
BunkerDog1 said:
Does anyone have a view on attending MMI etc on their own nickel as a Plan B or C to reapply? Or is the scholarship the golden ticket, not attendance?
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I am currently at MMI as a self-prep student for USAFA and can say that a lot of the self-preps, including myself, have received appointments. The Service Academy Prep program is a great program and its sole purpose is to get kids into SA's. While the FS is a golden ticket, doing a year at MMI is an excellent plan B and does help your chances of getting in. Additionally, if you are a USAFA self-prep at MMI you will be enrolled in AFROTC at UA so even if you don't receive an appointment you can continue with AFROTC and earn a commission that way.
 
BenitoC88 said:
BunkerDog1 said:
Does anyone have a view on attending MMI etc on their own nickel as a Plan B or C to reapply? Or is the scholarship the golden ticket, not attendance?
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I am currently at MMI as a self-prep student for USAFA and can say that a lot of the self-preps, including myself, have received appointments. The Service Academy Prep program is a great program and its sole purpose is to get kids into SA's. While the FS is a golden ticket, doing a year at MMI is an excellent plan B and does help your chances of getting in. Additionally, if you are a USAFA self-prep at MMI you will be enrolled in AFROTC at UA so even if you don't receive an appointment you can continue with AFROTC and earn a commission that way.
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Exactly what Benito said! As a self-prepper, this was an excellent choice for my DS.

Big fat congrats to you Benito!!!
 
My DS got offered a Falcon Foundation Scholarship this morning and has 1 week to pick his school. Would greatly appreciate your input on the following choices:
Georgia Military College
Marion Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute
Northwestern Prep
Randolph-Macon Academy
Seems to be a lot of positives on MMI; what about the others? Do all 5 offer an equal chance of appointment next year if he successfully completes the program? Thank you!
 
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