Questions, Chatter, Congrats for the 2026 USAFA Appointment Thread

cluelesscandidateparents said:
We knew it was a shot in the moon as there were two openings and we knew 2 already got it and the Sen didnt want to double nom in our district. Two well deserving kids.
My son is super happy w the Naval Academy, he loved his CVW visit ti USNA, you grow where you are planted and Navy wanted him for nrotc and SA. Sometimes the path lays in front of you and thee is ko need to fight it.
When i asked him about USAFA and which one he preferred he said it : I am very happy with USNA and since USAFA didnt come into play and the choice was made foe me i have no need to spend energy on something that is settled. I can serve, fly and pursue my degree in either one.
And that will be the one and only time we will ask him that.
It was hard during HS time and thru this for my wife and I to try to have 0 influence of his choice of ROTc vs SA or AF vs Navy or just civilian life as he is the one who has to make the commitment.
He is very pragmatic. I didnt ask him again.
Like when just for curiosity i asked him what if u get one prep school and one SA…. He said when and if that choice arrives i ll think about it, right now there is no point on using energy on that i got plenty school work etc to stay busy.
He is a weirdo… a lovely weirdo lol but i love how he doesnt let many things bother him or throw him off his path.
He is pleased we are pleased w him and his choice….. his sister already told him i am your first plus 1 for the dance and make sure your midship mates are cute and nice lol
0 regrets.
Now all we can do is Beat Army !!! And AF 🤪🤪

Ps: thank you for your kind words
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Oh my, he sounds just like my boy 💜 I love my lovely weirdo as well and I hope that you keep posting about your sons journey in the Naval Academy forums on here.

I think all sisters are the same, at the beginning of this process my daughter told my son that he needed to get in and make friends so one of them could take her to the military ball, because she's always dreamed of going.
 
Just got notified I have an internship opportunity over the summer at Edwards! For those who received a TWE yesterday, know that doors open and close all the time, and all you can do is keep putting your best foot forward. Good luck C/O 26 and all of you applying to 27 with me! ❤️
 
Heyo! I have a question whether Marion Military Institute is better than the Georgia Military College or vice versa? I'm deciding between these two for prep school but I don't know if one is better than the other.
 
Question on the appointee packing list. I see the Standard Form 600 listed. Through some googling, I think I’ve figured out what that is, but DD and don’t see it anywhere to download in the appointee kit.
 
Nikita.P said:
Heyo! I have a question whether Marion Military Institute is better than the Georgia Military College or vice versa? I'm deciding between these two for prep school but I don't know if one is better than the other.
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Recommendation reaching out to the contacts given. I wouldn't say any of the prep schools are " better" just one night be a better fit over another.

Also NWP is #1, and no I don't take criticism or disagreements period😂
 
My dream for USAFA is over. I applied and reapplied, but now I can give my full focus to ROTC. Cheers to those that still want to all the re-applicants that want to reapply, but I told myself I that USAFA is only a school and delaying the opportunity to commission by 2 years is not worth it for me. I wish everyone else the best of luck!
 
Beamer said:
My dream for USAFA is over. I applied and reapplied, but now I can give my full focus to ROTC. Cheers to those that still want to all the re-applicants that want to reapply, but I told myself I that USAFA is only a school and delaying the opportunity to commission by 2 years is not worth it for me. I wish everyone else the best of luck!
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Best of luck to you! Seems like you are wise beyond your years!
 
Beamer said:
My dream for USAFA is over. I applied and reapplied, but now I can give my full focus to ROTC. Cheers to those that still want to all the re-applicants that want to reapply, but I told myself I that USAFA is only a school and delaying the opportunity to commission by 2 years is not worth it for me. I wish everyone else the best of luck!
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So sorry, we know it's heartbreaking. sounds like it's a loss to the Air Force no to have you.
 
cluelesscandidateparents said:
TWE

USNA it is !! he did not even flinch, he said ok… and went back to do homework !! And getting ready for state competitions tomorrow.

He loved his USNA visit and he did said he could see himself there and becoming a naval aviator so no tears from him.

Go Navy beat Army.....and Air Force ...sorry

best of luck to all. And thanks for all the info….

To be continued …..
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My daughter would trade with you DS in a heartbeat! Got AFA but really hoped for USNA.
 
cluelesscandidateparents said:
We knew it was a shot in the moon as there were two openings and we knew 2 already got it and the Sen didnt want to double nom in our district. Two well deserving kids.
My son is super happy w the Naval Academy, he loved his CVW visit ti USNA, you grow where you are planted and Navy wanted him for nrotc and SA. Sometimes the path lays in front of you and thee is ko need to fight it.
When i asked him about USAFA and which one he preferred he said it : I am very happy with USNA and since USAFA didnt come into play and the choice was made foe me i have no need to spend energy on something that is settled. I can serve, fly and pursue my degree in either one.
And that will be the one and only time we will ask him that.
It was hard during HS time and thru this for my wife and I to try to have 0 influence of his choice of ROTc vs SA or AF vs Navy or just civilian life as he is the one who has to make the commitment.
He is very pragmatic. I didnt ask him again.
Like when just for curiosity i asked him what if u get one prep school and one SA…. He said when and if that choice arrives i ll think about it, right now there is no point on using energy on that i got plenty school work etc to stay busy.
He is a weirdo… a lovely weirdo lol but i love how he doesnt let many things bother him or throw him off his path.
He is pleased we are pleased w him and his choice….. his sister already told him i am your first plus 1 for the dance and make sure your midship mates are cute and nice lol
0 regrets.
Now all we can do is Beat Army !!! And AF 🤪🤪

Ps: thank you for your kind words
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My DD would trade with you DS in a minute! She got USAFA and missed out on USNA.
 
long_runner said:
I guess USNA and USAFA were not willing to make the trade before the deadline lol. I got in USAFA but not my first choice USNA. I guess all things happen for a reason.
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I keep saying there should be a trading day like NFL They should want candidates getting to first choice lol
You grow where you are planted!!
He got nrotc 4 yrs scholarship at his first board and USNA two weeks after finishing up app. He made it to 4/21 at USAFA cut off so he was competitve ( two local slots already taken) He was not offered prep or falcon bc he wag a 4.5 and good ACT so no point of that i guess.
Who knows maybe he gets one of those weird last minute e mails.
 
cluelesscandidateparents said:
I keep saying there should be a trading day like NFL They should want candidates getting to first choice lol
You grow where you are planted!!
He got nrotc 4 yrs scholarship at his first board and USNA two weeks after finishing up app. He made it to 4/21 at USAFA cut off so he was competitve ( two local slots already taken) He was not offered prep or falcon bc he wag a 4.5 and good ACT so no point of that i guess.
Who knows maybe he gets one of those weird last minute e mails.
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Haha I agree about the trade off day lol! So you’re portal hasn’t updated yet either?? Fingers crossed for you guys, and hopefully you will hear soon
 
Hey all, I’ve just got a quick question.

I’ve been waiting to hear back from USAFA and am wondering what this means. Is it good, bad, indifferent? Also if they have a firm deadline for appointments.
 
Purble said:
Hey all, I’ve just got a quick question.

I’ve been waiting to hear back from USAFA and am wondering what this means. Is it good, bad, indifferent? Also if they have a firm deadline for appointments.
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No twe yet!! It is a good thing
 
Purble said:
Hey all, I’ve just got a quick question.

I’ve been waiting to hear back from USAFA and am wondering what this means. Is it good, bad, indifferent? Also if they have a firm deadline for appointments.
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I am also in the same boat! Wish I knew when we would find out though!
 
Beamer said:
My dream for USAFA is over. I applied and reapplied, but now I can give my full focus to ROTC. Cheers to those that still want to all the re-applicants that want to reapply, but I told myself I that USAFA is only a school and delaying the opportunity to commission by 2 years is not worth it for me. I wish everyone else the best of luck!
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I'm in the exact same situation. I'm not throwing away two years of college and halfway down to a commission for USAFA. It's a great school and has great opportunities but clearly it just wasn't meant for me
 
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