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With I-day rapidly approaching, I was wondering if I should bring a few extra items to use after BCT. 1.) Watch. I know we can't have them during BCT, but can right after. Should I bring mine and have them put it in storage? 2.) Wallet. Our appointee book says we will need ~$250 for...

I tried to access the online placement test for spanish, but got a 404 PAGE NOT FOUND error. Anyone else having this problem? Tried it as school and at home.

I'm wondering, what supplies are cadets issued for shoe shining during basic/fourth class year? I like to think I'm decent at shining shoes, but I use an old t-shirt. No brushes or anything fancy. Is this an option for cadets? What did you use?

Colorado Springs has received some serious snow compared to Michigan the last few weeks. Since April is rapidly approaching, and I doubt the snow is done, is it recommended to bring boots during Orientation for parents/visitors or just shoes? Other appointees, are you bringing tennis...

I have two nominations so far: one from my congressman and one from my senator. Which one do I accept, or doesn't it matter?

I just got home from Mt Pleasant where I had my interview with my congressman's academy panel. There was a retired USAF, two Board of Education members, and the academy coordinator. The first part of the interview went quite routinely, but interestingly, the retired USAF asked me if I...

Time for a random question... What kind of shoe polish does USAFA provide for cadets? I use Kiwi for my shoes, which works great. Too bad I won't be able to use them :biggrin:

I have an update for my profile. I called my counselor today and she said to fax a brief description of the honor and have it signed by my hs counselor, then mail the hard copy. Which fax number/address do I use?

I called one of my senator's offices yesterday to verify my packet made it safely. It did, but she told me I was missing LORs from a teacher and non-relative. Got the reminder letter today in the mail. Here's the thing: I sent my app in with everything together. They apparently received the...

I was wondering what the process is for choosing a class exemplar? Does the class nominate individuals, or are some provided by USAFA? Does the class vote as a whole? Also, who is the exemplar for 2013?

I'm filling out my nomination packet and have a question regarding the use of "N/A" in forms. Under 'High School Education', it asks if I have been to any other high schools. Do I leave the lines blank or do I put N/A? Also, there is a space for GPA. It says: Grade Point Average/Scale...

I'm curious about a training session during BCT 2. What do you call the exercise where two basics are put into a sand ring, given padded sticks and ordered to beat the crap out of each other? http://www.usafa.edu/cadetFocus/cadetPhotos/2013/BigBadBasics/pages/JRS0228.htm

I had my ALO interview yesterday. It was nice to finally meet my ALO. We talked a little bit about the Air Force and USAFA and SS, then moved on to the actual interview. This is really for candidates that haven't had their interview yet, I thought I could help out. First off, most of the...