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  1. KTMDad

    PCSM Question

    I believe that is what the class of 2019 believed when they were taking the AFOQT between their Sophomore/Junior summer. Our cadet told us that the AFOQT didn't matter. But then this year they they added the PCSM minimum score to be pilot qualified which caught some cadets by surprise......
  2. KTMDad

    Leaving USAFA

    For what it's worth, we have two Cadets at USAFA. Cadet 1 implored Cadet 2 not to attend USAFA. Cadet 1 said go to a "normal" school and have fun. Do ROTC but don't attend USAFA. Cadet 2 decided to attend anyway. About this same time of Cadet 2's Doolie year, Cadet 2 wanted out. Cadet 2...
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    Shipping to USAFA

    We have two Cadets there and below is the address we use for Amazon Prime which has a different Zip Code than the one posted above, but our son ordered something small Saturday and it was there Tuesday. It is strange as both of our Cadets have a different "Plus Four" at the end of the Zip Code...
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    Social Media on DDO

    We created "Secret" Facebook Groups for each of our Cadets where friends/family are invited to watch their journey. Even though our personal FB pages are not public, we are very careful about posting on our FB pages. However, on our "Secret" page, we post pics and give more details of their...
  5. KTMDad

    When should I start my application?

    As kinnem stated above - you should start your application immediately (or yesterday). This process is unlike the typical college application process and requires A LOT more planning, attention to detail and work in navigating the application process. If this is where you want to go, then have...
  6. KTMDad

    Cadet Area Gym

    Keep in mind that USAFA has multiple gyms. There is the IC gym that is only available to IC athletes. The "regular" Cadet gym is very nice but the IC gym is really nice. There are other gyms for other sports also but those are probably the two largest gyms.
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    Ear tubes medically disqualifying?

    One of our current Cadets had tubes in both ears that fell out and this wasn't an issue (as referenced in previous posts).
  8. KTMDad

    A-Day

    Our opinion is if it is in your budget, it is worth it. It was my wife's first peak into military life as you get to see your first of many parades, uniforms and military activities. While it is busy, it isn't nearly as busy as PW's. For us, getting to see them (we have two at USAFA 2 years...
  9. KTMDad

    Answering any and all questions about BCT for parents or future applicznts

    The finals schedule typically opens up right after Labor Day for Cadet's to schedule their finals. Some Cadets like to rush and get them done as quickly as possible, while others spread them out. We two Cadets and they each do them differently........
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    Questions regarding BCT and after

    In regards to school supplies: Our Cadet 1 (like child 1) - we showed up on A-Day with a bin full of school supplies - way overkill and some of the wrong supplies. Our Cadet 2 (like child 2) - we showed up on A-Day with a few of her favorite pens/mechanical pencils and she purchased the stuff...
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    Air tickets for Thanksgiving break

    Unless they are on some type of "team" that requires them to be there for practice and/or game, almost all of the Cadets go home at Thanksgiving. For Doolies, it will be their first time home since leaving in June. I respectfully disagree with waiting on purchasing tickets for Thanksgiving...
  12. KTMDad

    Air tickets for Thanksgiving break

    If you use Southwest, you can book and then change if needed very easily. Either way, I would at a minimum book the return flight on Sunday as that is a very busy travel day and you know they have to be back by 7:00pm. Also, typically the last class possible gets out around 3:30pm, so if you...
  13. KTMDad

    Utter Frustration with myself

    Our DD was in a similar position and hit a wall with her scores which drover her crazy. Given that I couldn't provide any guidance (both our DS & DD are way smarter than I ever was) we went to Barnes & Noble (yes the brick & mortar store) and we started looking through all of the ACT Prep...
  14. KTMDad

    Sophomore Year and needing guidance

    I respectfully disagree with this advice if I understand it correctly. As a parent of two USAFA Cadets, GPA/Class Rank is probably the heaviest weighted component of your application scoring. I would always recommend taking the most challenging classes offered (A/P, Honors, college, etc.) to...
  15. KTMDad

    Sophomore Year and needing guidance

    Can you take the History class at a local junior college which would be a weighted class?
  16. KTMDad

    Trips while at USAFA?

    It all depends on how generous passes are given to Doolies. Our DS (Class of 2019) as a Doolie seemed like they were gone every non-duty weekend. They were renting homes out in the "sticks" to get away while our DD (Class of 2021) as a Doolie passes were extremely difficult to come by. You...
  17. KTMDad

    TWE to appointment

    If you choose to accept the Appointment (congrats by the way), you might consider keeping this school as a "backup" just in case something happens along the way. We had a school as a backup just in case our Basic was injured before BCT /during BCT (which has happened in rare cases), or in the...
  18. KTMDad

    Socks for BCT

    #5 Will answer your question.....
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    Appointment visitation

    Also keep in mind that not all Appointee's attend a tour. Our son (who is a Jr. ) has a good friend that the first time she visited the Academy is when she showed up for I-Day. In fact, she traveled to I-Day on her own and stayed with a local USAFA affiliated family (set up by USAFA as you get...
  20. KTMDad

    Which major did you choose and why/how?

    Our 2021 DD (freshman) has gone from wanting to major in biology, to mathematics and now economics. She has even considered something in computer science. My point is that USAFA schedules a wide variety of classes that freshmen have to take so it introduces them to things they might not be...
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