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Hello everyone, I recently just got back my scores from the June SAT. I scored decently and this was my highest score so far with 680 reading and 700 Math, so 1380 total. It was my third time taking the SAT (And I have also taken the ACT once) My question is, is it worth it to retake the SAT? My...

Up until today, my senior year schedule was perfect. However, I just found out that I will need to drop IB physics because the teacher is leaving the school and no one else can teach the class (which was just WONDERFUL news to hear only three days before the school year ends) My issue comes...

I have a very random question that I know most people won’t have a prefect answer to. But, I figured that maybe SOMEONE out there might have some knowledge to offer. I am a prospective 2023 SA and ROTC applicant, and overall I am a pretty healthy person. I can’t think of anything that would...

I have a question for anyone out there who is ether at an academy, has a child at an academy, is being appointed to an academy, is applying to an academy, etc... I am a junior in HS right now (2023 applicant) and am trying to weigh my options. To start, I know that, no matter what, USAFA is my...

I’m currently in the process of finishing my Summer Seminar application to USAFA and had a question. Under the application it lists “Character - Do you have any personal life experiences where you have overcome adversity or challenges that have shaped you into the person you are today? (3000...

I logged onto this site a couple months ago to ask one simple question, but then got hooked on it. I never thought too much about my username... does anyone know how I can change it?

Hey everyone, I am a junior in high school and just had a thought, out of curiosity... I know it is a little early to think about this, but I was just curious... here is my situation - I plan to apply USAFA and have my heart 100% set on the Air Force. My first choice is of course USAFA, but no...

Hi everyone, I started applying to USAFA SS today and had a few questions... 1) Do they want my cumulative GPA from throughout high school or my GPA from first quarter this year, or what? 2) I haven’t gotten to this section of the application yet, but do they need my class rank or just the...

Hello everyone, I had a very general question... is being the drum major of your high school marching band looked highly upon as leadership experience? Will this improve my application if I were to audition for my senior year? I am currently a junior in high school and am heavily involved in...

Hi everyone, I️ was looking through some of the papers I️ received at my admissions tour last Thursday. One of the pamphlets I️ received had a list of majors and listed environmental engineering as one. Another pamphlet I️ looked through did not list it on the list of majors. I️ checked the...

Hello everyone! I️ hope you’re all doing well. I️ just wanted to say that I️ toured the academy today and it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Being from Maryland, I’ve never seen anything like this before. It was so incredible, and honestly I’ve just been so happy all day about my tour. I️ know that...

Hi everyone, I am a junior in high school and currently am not on any school sport teams. I did play JV soccer for two years but had to quit due to personal and family reasons. However, I do play for various rec and travel soccer teams in my community, and am also going to help assistant coach a...

Hello everyone, I was curious if anyone knew anything about USAFA's policy on IB credit. I am a junior in high school and plan to earn my IB diploma when I graduate. I am currently taking HL Biology, HL English, HL History of the Americas, SL Spanish, SL Mathematics, and SL Sports Medicine, as...

Hello everyone, I am currently a junior registering for the SAT/ACT, and I have some questions. I will be starting my application to USAFA next March and just wanted some clarification and advice before then. Any help is appreciated :) 1) Are there any benefits or downfalls to taking both the...

Hello everyone, my name is Megan and I am currently a Junior in High School. It has always been my dream to attend the Air Force Academy. I know that varsity sports are somewhat important to your application, and I'm kind of concerned. A few weeks ago, I quit my high school soccer team due to...

I am a prospective USAFA applicant, and currently a Junior in High School. I had a couple of questions about the Drum and Bugle Corps at the academy. I have played the trombone since 6th grade and am in my schools concert band, marching band, and pep band. Next year, which will be my senior...