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    First Year Cadets

    My DD did not have her phone until some time in October, so it depends on your squad. Some of her teammates had their phones after parent's weekend. At one point all phones were taken due to an error of one cadet. It just depends on the squad. As far as media (movies/music) her squad cannot have...
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    Air Force Academy Cross Country

    I would check the USAFA Athletic website and review the results of past meets and see where their runners' times are. That will be the best indication if you are recruitable. You can also fill out the recruiting questionnaire on the website or send an email to the coach. Depending on what year...
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    Knowledge Tests > Help

    Not sure why I got the email, but it came as a forward from her head Training Officer. That was the only reason I came here for help because I am so "green" when it comes to the military, service academies, and everything else!
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    Knowledge Tests > Help

    Spuds - I was sent the email from her Squad Training person (I don't know the title) that is why I am involved! I am just a parent who has little to no knowledge of military life. The only thing I know is that my daughter completely loves USAFA and does not want to leave. Growing up she has...
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    Knowledge Tests > Help

    HELP!!!!!!! My DD has not passed a single k-test and is now be brought to the Training Review Board. She was told she is a poor cadet and may not pass freshmen year. Her academic grades are all A's and B's. She has passed all her fitness tests (I'm guessing average scores), but the only thing...
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    Sports

    Why not do both? My DD did both her senior year. She was able to talk to the CC coach and explain the need for the running experience for USAFA. He completely understood and worked around her swim schedule. Also consider Track in the spring to make sure you are ready for all the running...
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    WIFI for cadets?

    Are they able to access their "Gmail/personal" accounts from their laptops?
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    Care Packages?

    Thank you - I appreciate the info!
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    Care Packages?

    Does anyone know the address to send packages when the business states they do not ship to PO Boxes
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    Jacks Valley and beyond

    Academic Squads If I understand this correctly, from previous posts, the basic cadets my DD is currently with in her BCT squad (smaller group of 28) will be in her academic squad?
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    anyone remember an old post about quitting

    Before the ceremony started Friday morning, my mother and I spoke with a cadre that was "in-charge" or located in the office that was "in-charge" of the kids who decide to leave. She told us that 9 kids had left and they were all medical turn backs. According to her, everyone got off the bus...
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    2018 Hopefuls

    I suggest getting started on you nomination applications now. A lot of the information you gather can be used for the USAFA application or some form of it. I would get in touch with your teachers that will be writing you LORs (Math, English, and additional teacher - I think) plus an optional...
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    Using scholarship money at the USAFA Prep school

    I am not an expert and do not have experience with the prep school, but my DD (current basic cadet) was awarded several 3rd party scholarships and was told to get them written out directly to her if at all possible. If not, they need to be written out to the US Treasury. This information was...
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    Competitive?

    I am from SC and my DD is a current Basic Cadet at USAFA. I don't know the total number of kids from SC at the academy, but I can tell you this from what I have asked in the past: a MOC office told me the majority of their applications are for the Naval Academy with USAFA being the next most...
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    Application for 2018

    Thank you this helps a lot. I was trying to recall the dates from last year, but my daughter did most of it on her own and she is at BCT now so I can't ask her! Best of luck to all those applying this year and let me know if I can be of any help to anyone!
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    Application for 2018

    I need some help. While my DD is away at BCT, I am helping out her friend with any questions they may have. Currently, they do not have access to the application for next year's class. Is it open? If so, is there a person they can contact? They have filled out the pre-application and received...
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    First Mail Call

    I have a quick question hoping others can help - my niece is six years old and is very excited to write my DD at BCT, however in a letter my daughter said she got in trouble because my niece drew some pictures in the letter just like most six year old do because their writing skills are limited...
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    Mail Call

    Sorry for my ignorance, but what did you use to send letters? Regular white printer paper in a plain letter or legal size envelope? Or did you use little/simple note cards? Can you send "thinking of you" cards? Just trying to get some ideas on how to communicate with my DD at BCT. Also can I...
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    Compression shorts

    I too would like an answer to this question. But I have another question - why do kids wear compression shorts? My DD is a swimmer (since age 4) so I have no experience in any other "sports clothes" except swimsuits!! I have seen many posts concerning how many to bring and what colors, but...
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    Upcoming parents' weekend

    This is my DD first year at the academy and I had a few questions that some of you "experienced" parents may be able to help with. 1. Is there a limitation on where we can stay in the Colorado Springs area? At USNA they put a 45-mile radius limit and cannot venture out any further. So if I...
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