Search results

Thank you, I’ll definitely do that. In regards to the prep school/age limit, I’m only 18, have an associates degree and 74 completed credits at University of Alaska (3.9 College GPA, 3.7 high school GPA), 35 ACT and 1520 SAT. If the only reason for the prep school is to help students reach the...

I'm applying to the USAFA c/o 2024 as an enlisted Navy sailor. I'm unfamiliar with the process of applying as prior enlisted to a service academy that's not the same branch as one's enlistment. I understand that I'd complete the same application as a civilian student, but what needs to be done...

Thanks so much for the reply. That’s definitely very encouraging, especially as most advice I get is coming from my recruiter (which is subsequently taken with a grain of salt).

Hey all, I ship out to boot camp at the end of June as a nuke. I’m planning on applying to USNA from A school, and I’m wondering if anyone here is familiar with the enlisted application process. If anyone has any advice/experience with this I’d really appreciate it! I’m at a 35 ACT, 1480 SAT...

TWE in Alaska

The three academic evaluation letters are required and are forms that must be filled out by an english, math, and science instructor (teacher or professor). Then, you may submit two optional letters of recommendation (not based on a form) that can be from pretty much anyone except a family...

I’m not responding to the OP, nor stating an opinion about transgender folks serving in the military. Only responding to JOHNKIM1883. The term “gender dysphoria” applies only to psychiatric discontent experienced by someone resulting from gender identity issues. The American Psychiatric...

Nope, nothing yet - thank you! This makes 3 (reported on here) from AK, and the state liaison said we have very few slots this year. However, the diving coach recently took some interest in me, so maybe I’ll pull through! The waiting game continues.

That’s awesome! Happy for her! Do you mind me asking if it was Sullivan, Murkowski, or Young? I have noms to USAFA from Sullivan and Murkowski so it’s just nice to keep track [emoji106]

Congrats to your DD. From whom did she receive her nominations? Was she notified by an MOC or just a portal update?

As far as I understand, the a large portion of LOA recipients are recruited athletes. I’m not sure anyone can tell you what your chances are for receiving an LOA, but based solely on your academics and involvement in sports you seem to be a strong candidate for an appointment. However, you still...

Does this mean that being an alternate is the only way appointments would be given from here on out?

No nose ring, but the tattoo policy is pretty lax - I would just make sure you check the regulations regarding the size and location of the tattoo! One of the recruiters I was talking to said she had 47 tattoos... I couldn’t see any of them when she was in uniform (-:

Do appointments come out on weekends?

Mine updates only once a day between 12am-2am Alaska time!

This isn’t really a direct answer to that question, bu but I asked my nomination POC in the senator’s office a similar question and this was her response: “Hi Makinna: Great question – the academy does not actually “charge” our cadet until students report for duty in the summer. I am not...

Yes, both to USAFA! Thank you!

Okay, gotcha. I have noms from Murkowski and Sullivan, plus a presidential so I’m trying to keep track of appointments from AK! Congratulations.

Good luck to your DS!

They review every file twice, so if your file was deemed non-competitive the first time it was put back in the pile to be reviewed again. I’d take it with a grain of salt, because if they had decided not to give you an appointment you’d have a rejection in your portal! Good luck.