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    Just received a Falcon Scholarship offer?

    I would recommend getting applications done as much as possible prior to showing up at NWP, especially for the noms. NWP is super busy (basically 6.5 days a week) and there is not much time to put into the applications. Also, not great internet which can be a challenge. Of course wait on the...
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    College Re application question

    Why try and finish early? Doesn’t a re app want to show as much growth and improvement as possible. Quickly submitting a similar application that was recently turned down isn’t optimal. Or is there more advantage to early submission that outweighs showing the improvement?
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    how to improve

    Ensure your math and science professors know you and can write a solid recommendation/eval for you. So hit the office hours and be engaged in class.
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    USAFA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    I do recall that a 8x11 envelope showed up one day in the mail from USAFA. Pins and needles watching my son open a lovely calendar. We learned that the mail won’t provide anything that you won’t already know first from email/portal. TWE and BFE are figurative only these days.
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    USAFA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    Congrats! Please add name to the cumulating list (name should be the member name - eventhough SpookyJohnRambo aptly describes the pic)
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    Sports

    This is a great thread on sports. It doesn't specifically answer your question, but does provide some context on why sports are valued. If you can find sports that you are interested in that can show the valuable aspects: teamwork, etc., that is the best option...
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    USAFA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    1) Weatherguy / Self / No LOA / 30-Oct-19 / Accepted / CT / Congressional / Direct Appointment 2) egb30 / DS / LOA / 30-Oct-19 / Accepted / SC / Congressional / Direct Appointment 3) FutureUSAFACadet / Self / LOA / 20-Nov-19 / Will Accept / WA / Congressional / Direct Appointment 4) Small_Goose...
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    How many are at the academy

    Or neither LOA could be charged to that MOC. There is flexibility and it all gets sorted out.
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    USAFA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    1) Weatherguy / Self / No LOA / 30-Oct-2019 / Accepted / CT / MOC / Direct Appointment 2) egb30 / DS / LOA / 30-Oct-2019 / Accepted / SC / Congressional / Direct Appointment 3) FutureUSAFACadet / Self / LOA / 20-Nov-2019 / Will Accept / WA / MOC / Direct Appointment 4) Small_Goose / Self / LOA /...
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    Two Nominations

    Every year, state, MOC, etc. is different and I'm only describing my son's experience last year. He had completed all requirements for the conditional offer and received a nomination in early December. His portal changed on January 24th so there could be a wait. Congratulations and good luck!
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    Recalculated GPA

    Also, I was under the impression that class rank is what is used to evaluate, not GPA. MidCakePa is right on. SAT/ACT is the equalizer (and carries even more weight if the school doesn't rank).
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    How Long Do LOAs Typically Take From CPR to Recieved

    This is different for everyone and depends on the state and MOC, but as another data point for a timeline... Last year, my son was CPR in October, received LOA 1 week later, received nomination in early December, appointment offered in January (4+ weeks after nomination).
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    Parents weekend!

    I’ll comment on Friday only. We really enjoyed the demonstrations before the parade. Excellent! Required classes for cadets on Friday was a huge bummer. We didn’t feel like we were with them for a significant part of the day. Other years where we could follow them into the academic areas, meet...
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    End of BCT

    All basics who successfully compete BCT are top performers in my opinion, thus my response.
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    End of BCT

    Yep. Top performers receive shoulder boards on A-Day. If you are referring to the BCT leadership, I do believe there is recognition.
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    Calling all successful reapplicants...

    DS was at NWP for fall semester. Spring included Calc 2, microecon, Chem 1, British Literature.
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    Parents on A Day

    A shout out to the Colorado Parents' Club. They provide a free lunch for all CO new cadets and families (there is a sign-up at some point) so as not to have to worry about bringing food. If you are from CO, keep an eye out for that message.
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    A-Day

    I believe it is Tuesday August 6th. Typically, the Tuesday after BCT is done.
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    Reporting Times

    The handbook makes sure you are available for the earliest possible time slot that could be assigned. You only need to report for your assigned time.
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    Writetothem.org

    I heard that this is no longer available.
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