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As noted by all of the SAs, the programs are small. I remind my students that the vast majority of cadets and mids today did not attend a summer seminar as high school juniors. The good news is that students have initiated their applications to the different service academies. By the way, there...

I advise my students to complete the recruiting form on the USCGASports.com website. Your junior may also desire to reach out directly the coaching staff.

My students who applied for Summer Seminar received a confirmation email (as I recall). As you know, that application also serves as the PCQ. But I have not had any students use the PCQ this year, as they all applied to NASS. I suggest checking your spam as the emails may end-up in that...

He will be "qualified" as a candidate, and Admissions will notify him of the ability to open the application (CIS) when it is available. Timing should be early summer (as I recall), but truly only USNA Admissions 'knows.' I hope that helps.

A candidate can overcome the disadvantage of not playing a school sport and earning a varsity letter. However, you still must strive to be an athlete. For students of mine in your situation, I encourage them to join some sports clubs, such as Ultimate Frisbee or similar. You might participate in...

It is a good sign that they (the RC and Admissions) reached out to you. You should hear some news over the next number of weeks. Best of luck!

@USMCfam is right-on the mark. Hopefully, you bounce back from these terrible circumstances, and with your success, you can explain the reason for some down time through all aspects of the application process. I tell my students to emphasize the positive aspects of their 'recovery,' and...

Here is the version from last year on the AFA website. I imagine it is 90%+ accurate for this year's version, which will be available in due time. This version (dated 10 May 2023) will answer lots of questions for you . . . https://www.usafa.edu/prep-school/prep-school-in-processing/

Northwest Preparatory School located in California -- www.northwesternprep.com

I think the list is endless. I tell my students to build relationship inside their teams, clubs, churches, etc., and then volunteer to head-up projects, or similar kinds of endeavors. Some positions are obvious, such as CAP commander or team captain. Others might be teaching vacation bible...

I think your plans are solid. If you can attend college and join the AFROTC unit, that will provide some great experiences for you. I've had four student follow this same path, and all four earned appointments as college freshmen. As you know, 25- 30% of AFA cadets do not come directly out of...

Junior year in Apr/May is the ideal time to collect letters of recommendations (LORs) from junior teachers. I advise my students to collect them now and 'hold' them for the nomination applications in the fall. They can also 'coordinate' the direct evaluations for USAFA and the other SAs in the...

Very cool! I've had a few students attend INSPIRE and many more attend CVW. Both are great programs to expose students to USNA and the lifestyle of a midshipmen. Good to hear to your son now has an LOA. However, as you know, he will have to go through the entire process to earn the appointment...

You should clarify this point at CVW, but I believe my students have used the scores from the event in the past. If nothing else, it will be good practice for you. Also, you can always ask a PE teacher at your school to administer the test in April/May/June for you. The scores can then be...

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FYI - One of my students just received his acceptance today to SAME at USAFA

I recommend reviewing the appropriate sections of the DoD Instruction 6130.03: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003_vol1.PDF As I have found with my students, generally, you need to go through the medical evaluation process to be definitive. However, most...

You should see 'something' by April 21, according to the AFA Candidate instructions. Without a nomination, as you know, you are still eligible for the AFA Prep School and a Falcon Foundation scholarship, too. I have several students awaiting word from USAFA Admissions. Good luck!

I recommend reviewing the appropriate sections of the DoD Instruction 6130.03: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003_vol1.PDF As I have found with my students, generally, you need to go through the process to be definitive. In other words, you may require a...

Yes, it is normal. Most appointments are issued in the March/April timeframe. If an appointment is not received by April 15th, then the chances are greatly reduced. AFA Candidate handbook noted that notices will be sent out by the 21st. Not sure about Navy. However, until the student receives...