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    AP Exams Questions

    Failing the exams would have no impact, but getting a 5 or 4 can help you validate classes here. Different classes have different requirements. Ex: Calculus... you have to score well on the placement test during BCT, AP exams don't matter. I think you can validate English with a 5 or 4, as...
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    Official USAFA Class of 2017 Appointment thread

    Congrats all! Go have fun and try not to think about the Academy. Go out with friends, have an awesome senior summer, and don't get hurt. No MIP's, DUI's, drugs, etc, but make the most of the time you have left with your high school friends and (more importantly) your family. You won't...
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    career advancement

    Keep in mind that the eye test here is extensive. I've had a few friends be disqualified for things they had no clue were wrong with them (depth perception test). So don't come here thinking pilot-or-bust. It sounds like you're already thinking of other opportunities, which is good. Losing...
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    ACT or ACT plus writing?

    Anytime the military says "highly encouraged" it means you should probably do it. The writing portion is highly encouraged.
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    Wings of Blue questions

    1. Work your ass off to get an AM-490 slot your first summer (it's not that difficult, but if you're on probation or something, you won't get it) 2. Have a friendly, fun personality... you can't really control this, but they're looking for people who will work hard and be fun to work with. You...
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    Wisdom Teeth

    I had mine out at the Academy. I would say wait, unless your surgeon says they need to be out right now. 1. It's free at the Academy 2. You can go all the way under and not have to pay a boatload of money (or your parents I suppose) 3. Great excuse to miss a SAMI (I kid, I kid) My...
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    I haven't been on this forum in years... Thanks though! Loved making it.

    I haven't been on this forum in years... Thanks though! Loved making it.
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    Dating at the Academy.

    Most 4 degrees lose all social skills and ability to interact with the other gender until mid-3 degree year. You may laugh it off now.... but wow, have I seen some hilarious attempts...
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    Air Force - Army Week

    my roommate and I were going to do one for Army this week... 4 GR's and a paper due this week changed those plans...
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    Air Force Football

    http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings Air Force is now ranked 25th in the AP Poll and first in rushing offense in the country. GO FALCONS!
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    Air Force vs Navy

    SINK NAVY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkkKiVS-khc
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    Air Force vs Navy

    haha this one was my brainchild. It was really fun to make.
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    Noon Meal Formation

    Parade cancelled due to weather...
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    Skype/Webcams

    Legally downloading music is now banned as well :thumbdown:
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    2014 Computer Issue

    Depends on the cadet. A "hard time" can be a good or bad thing.
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    PFT/AFT

    According to the Cadet Military Training Schedule, the PFT is on 31 August and 1 Septemer depending on what group you are in. AFT is the same for 27 August and 30 August.
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    I read that West Point grades BCT

    You can earn the Commandant's Pin (high military performance) during BCT. Other than that, it is pretty much pass/fail.
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    Aeronautical Engineering

    5 year degree in 4 years? Yeah it's hard, but definitely doable. They get to do some pretty cool stuff too. Just be ready to work.
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    The Blue Belt

    I wore two blue belts during Basic during Jacks. I was a road guard.
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    Slide show of YOUR new basic cadets!

    What happened to the big heavy binders? ...back when it was hard...
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