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    Amex discount for cadets

    I got mine as a cadet. So yes. Also the boingo benefit does not count for military broadband services.
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    Lets play the game: Am I good enough?

    I would argue that this is somewhat wrong. Computer and Network Security (CNS) is focused largely on cyber warfare and related CompSci topics. Plus there is the cyber team here. Just food for thought. Also, get that physics grade up. D+'s are not attractive to the academy.
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    Email

    Typically, you are informed of appointments by phone calls from Members of Congress. Just something to be aware of.
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    Career Opportunities

    Didn't ever mean to imply it was plan B. It's just objectively easier to get into straight out of USAFA.
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    AP Classes

    Current cadet's perspective: Take as many AP's as you can reasonably do well in. Take the AP and the class, get good scores and grades. Validate the crap out of your courses. If they won't take your AP score or class grades as validation, ask to take the final of the course. Pass it...
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    Career Opportunities

    Given what I know as a cadet, you're going to want to graduate from USAFA as a Distinguished grad, have a 3.5+ (preferably 3.75+) GPA, and having an engineering major will probably help. Getting grad school in a non-technical field right out of USAFA is incredibly hard. Engineering majors...
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    Pilot Medical Qualifications

    AFAIK, AFPC doesn't consider anything for non-rated jobs other than major (i.e. if you are qualified), preferences, and class rank.
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    Nomination Essay -- Senator Feinstein

    I've found that with these essays you want to "Stand out" in the sense that you want them to think "well, that was different". Obviously you want them to remember it in a good way. The point i'm trying to make here is that you don't want your essay to be the same thing they read 50-100 times...
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    DQ for broken pinky?

    I had two broken pinkes from childhood. Neither was detected nor in my records from my time at USAFA or during my DoDMERB. If OP can heal, they'll get in. All the DoDMERB really cares about is screening out future issues. Broken bones heal and generally dont break again in the same spot. OP...
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    FVE: Air Force Academy

    If it makes you feel any better, I visited every single Service Academy except Air Force during my admissions process, and guess where I wound up?
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    Admissions Board

    LOA's are for athletes who might go somewhere else if not promised a slot. Don't worry about when you might hear back, you could be waiting a long time. You've put in your application, it is now out of your control. Relax, enjoy senior year, and don't worry about it. You can't change...
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    Pilot Medical Qualifications

    Personal story: I am not PQ because of one of my eyes, despite perfect vision in both. Don't come to USAFA and plan only on being a pilot. Come here to be an officer. Pick a major that you enjoy (not one that is "easy"), and think about what non-rated (non-flying) jobs you might want. If...
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    Vehicle possession...

    If anyone is interested in a current cadet's perspective: Please don't be the parent that gives their DS/DD a car that takes up our parking spots. They have to earn it like everybody else. Wait until graduation. Doing otherwise is breaking the regulations (CSP says no maintaining a car...
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    Thudgate: Falcon Football

    It's always a joy to stop by Thudgate. Good food, drink, and company. See you all at the game!
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    The big five-oh.

    Biggest advice: WORK OUT. GET IN SHAPE. You're all gonna get wrecked this year. Get up for it.
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    2014 BCT Packing List

    USAFA issues literally everything you need. Underwear and toiletries are the only thing you can get away with during basic. Females don't get makeup, guys don't get boxers (unless you bring them, and that's squadron-dependent), so pack light. And if you really do need anything, cadre will get...
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    Two Months

    It's going to be a looooooooooong basic this year. I highly recommend that you get in shape and enjoy these two months before you get nine months of "the doolie life."
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    Still Deciding

    As someone in your position a year ago, i gotta tell you. Motivation. It doesnt matter why you come after you get off that bus. You have to be motivated to stay. I had no military background, no family, very few people i knew had experience in the military, say nothing about a service...
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    USAFA Wing strength?

    According to contrails: "In 1995 Congress capped the cadet strength at 4,400 cadets and 40 international students, effective 30 September 1998. This number was further reduced to 4,000 cadets by 1 October 2012."
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    Labor Day Cadet "Goodies"

    Some of the most useful things my doolie year: -Sleeping bag/mattress pad. -Mug/travel bottle. Seriously. Probably the single most useful thing i have in my room. -Bin for food/etc. Some way to properly store food is nice. No refrigerators until junior year. -Computer monitor/printer...
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