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    Pilot Selection

    One specific advantage of being at USAFA is that you have more opportunities to log flight hours, and flight hours are also calculated in your PCSM score.
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    Lack Of Leadership Opportunities

    Common leadership opportunities are Girls State/ Boys State, Scouting (yes, “Boyscouts” is now co-ed), Civil Air Patrol, SeaScouts, and JROTC.
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    Where and when to buy saber?

    My son is class of 2023. Family is interested in helping him but his class ring, and asking about other graduation gifts. About the saber, is it class specific? When is it available for order? Who do you order from? Are there options? Who makes it? Cost? Thanks!
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    USAFA Job Drops Tomorrow

    My C2C confirms that their Dream Sheets are due this week! I would love to learn about all the opportunities they have offered to them-does anyone know if there is a list of jobs? Mine will put rated positions at the top, but what non-rated jobs are popular or in-demand?
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    Your Son/Daughter is Going Where?? Round 2

    A few times, when I say that my son goes to the Air Force Academy, and I get confused stares, I have said “like West Point or the Naval Academy, but for the Air Force.” That seems to mean something, but they could just be faking.
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    I don’t know if I have what it takes….

    Welcome to the dream! There are some things you can do TODAY to get you on the right path: 1- Read through the Applicants pages on the SA websites. Print off checklists and timelines, etc. Be so familiar with the process that you could teach a class on it. 2- RUN...I mean put on your shoes and...
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    USAFA vs DUKE Rotc?

    Exactly, @NavyHoops! Can I just add one little thing? This is for parents who have raised kids with similar choices: once the choice is made, please refrain from constantly bringing up the other options...like “my kid got into USAFA, but chose Duke” or vice versa. First, it’s kind of obnoxious...
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    Regrets or Satisfactions?

    DS says no regrets. Sure, some days the grass is greener elsewhere, but isn’t that the case anywhere? I asked my son point blank if he wanted to leave, and he said “I can’t see myself anywhere else.”
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    Principal Nomination Question

    My son got a letter from his MOC that specifically stated he was getting a Principal Nomination.
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    Should I Join Civil Air Patrol

    My son really enjoyed CAP. Even if your involvement in CAP doesn’t directly impact your application package, you will get exposure to so much that may help you focus your career path. Interested in getting a rated job? Jump in that little 172 or 182 on your O flights and see if you even like it...
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    Advice for getting through I-day and BCT?

    My DS was a ball of nerves right up to IDay (and so was I). But think of this: just keep your head down and jump through the hoops and before you know it the sun will start setting and IDay 2025 will be in the books. You got this!
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    Jobs dropping at USAFA today !!

    Yes, I’ve met some ‘20 grads who got pilot slots, but they are still here, doing a desk job, waiting to get started. They’re not complaining, though, it’s not a bad place to wait...I’m wondering if, in the future, a cadet could accept but postpone UPT and do something like grad school or...? Or...
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    needing some guidance

    You could see if there is a Civil Air Patrol squadron near you.
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    Boy's State Importance

    My son (Boys State) and daughter (Girls State) both very much enjoyed it. But in our state, they had to be selected. There were interviews and recommendations required. If you are interested in attending, I would suggest you are sure of the requirements and deadlines for attending.
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    Jobs dropping at USAFA today !!

    Some people did not get their first choice, but I hope they are all proud and pleased with what they got! Well done!
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    Two appointments same neighborhood.

    My son is at USAFA now with another kid in our neighborhood. Also 2 others from his high school class.
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    NEED HELP PLEASE

    I’m so sorry for your loss! Apply to go to Boys State Boys State next summer. Get really familiar with the application process and admission requirements. Do not get tunnel vision for an Academy! Keep working towards Plan B as well. Good luck!
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    How much does the ALO interview factor into the application?

    My DS was told “put it this way: your ALO can’t get you in, but he can keep you out.”
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    What do ya'll think

    When you become a candidate, USAFA recalculates your GPA, but I have no idea what formula they use. Just keep getting the best grades you can.
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    I Day is hours away...it’s mighty quiet out there!

    LOL. One of my best friends' father is a Naval Academy grad. Last year, I was showing him Webguy posts of I Day, and after a few minutes, he said "what is this?", and I explained that Webguy was allowed to take pictures and report the progress of the day. He laughed and laughed! He said when it...
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