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  1. FalconsRock

    Parents...calm down

    I'm late to this conversation, but I absolutely agree with many of the comments. I cannot believe how many parents were coming unglued and wanting their cadets to be sent home. I understand having fears, but calling congressmen and demanding that they be sent home is astounding to me. All the...
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    Jobs After Graduation

    Congratulations on your appointment. To get right to the point, if you want to be a doctor, my advice is to go somewhere else for undergraduate and then apply for HPSP or to the Uniformed Services University for medical school. Yes, it is possible to go directly from the Academy to medical...
  3. FalconsRock

    I need advice badly

    AROTC parent, can you list the link or at least tell the name of the forums you are speaking about? Thanks.
  4. FalconsRock

    Honor's List

    Good question that I do not know the answer to, but rest assured, USAFA probably got consent somewhere in the myriad of papers the cadets signed. Well, at least I hope they did.
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    Honor's List

    I have heard from a very reliable source, that the Honor's list for the spring semester will be posted in August. The below is from the parent liaison : Good afternoon, I have been getting lots of requests for the Spring 2017 semester honors list. I checked and the list won't be available...
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    AFA wifi service?

    My DD has Verizon and for talking on the phone in Sijan Hall it is terrible. She has to stand by the window, with one foot off the ground and not move for the reception to work. If she goes outside, or anywhere else outside of Sijan, there is no problem. The internet works fine on her phone, but...
  7. FalconsRock

    Running Shoes

    Unless things have changed, yes you can bring those. You will be issued running shoes, but can wear your personal shoes during intramurals. My DD purchased a new pair of purple and pink ASICS prior to BCT, and was very glad she brought them. Keep in mind that each squadron has its own rules...
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    Advice for 2021 from a Current Cadet

    1+KTM - bring a little cash (100 or so), although I don't even think you need that much. USAFA will be keeping a tab on what you spend and it will be deducted from your pay. These things include haircuts, tailoring, socks and such. All big ticket items, like uniforms, boots, camelbaks...
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    Foreign Language

    As was said before, one low grade will not kill you, but if it starts to become a trend, that is a different story. There are many things that factor into an appointment, GPA is only one of them, albeit, a very important one. Just do your best, try your hardest and apply. That's really all you...
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    AFA wifi service?

    LCWB???
  11. FalconsRock

    injury

    Wow! That really bites. Agree that you should contact DoDMERB immediately to get your ball rolling. Try to stay positive and keep your chin up, even if you become a medical turn back. 1+ Maplerock - things happen for a reason and you will make it through this disappointment. Good luck to you.
  12. FalconsRock

    Foreign Language

    OP, please do not worry that you are not taking a modern language. If you do well in Latin, you will be fine. My DD did not have a language choice and took 5 years of Latin and 2 years of Greek. She made it into the Academy just fine. She was initially slotted to take Russian, but requested to...
  13. FalconsRock

    Don't give up!

    I'm sorry to hear your DD did not get in but am happy to hear she is staying the course. Just make sure she takes a course load on the same level as the freshmen at USAFA and she keeps up with her fitness. Also, it might be a good idea to try taking the SAT if she has not done so. Some people do...
  14. FalconsRock

    Nine cadets pulled from graduation ceremony

    Love to hear these stories. Steve, I don't think I have ever laughed so hard at one of, "a long time ago, this happened to me" stories. Well done in recovering, and I would say you did it nicely.
  15. FalconsRock

    BCT Letter writing support volunteers

    I am also willing to send words of encouragement to any basic cadet who would like. I have done this for the past two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. Send me a PM, and I too will add you to my letter writing list. Good luck to all of you.
  16. FalconsRock

    Don't give up!

    What a great story. My hats off to him for persevering. Good luck as he begins his next adventure as a Basic cadet.
  17. FalconsRock

    Foreign language placement?

    It is possible to change your assigned language. My DD was assigned Russian and requested to change to Japanese, which was granted. I'm not saying that it will happen, but if you don't ask, it most certainly won't. Good luck and congrats on your appointment.
  18. FalconsRock

    A new addition!

    Congratulations FM. What a joy, a little girl. Blessings to your growing family.
  19. FalconsRock

    A Parent's Guide to Year One at USAFA

    Ditto on all the great advice given already. My comments are for the parents of the new Doolies. If you happen to be lucky enough to receive a letter the first week or two of BCT, be prepared to read words of despair, fear or even profound sadness from your cadet. I'm not saying every cadet...
  20. FalconsRock

    Thank you and good luck to your DD. Mine is doing great! She is home for spring break right now...

    Thank you and good luck to your DD. Mine is doing great! She is home for spring break right now, so we are pretty content. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
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