Just a suggestion...if your parents are members of the USAFA Class of 2023 Parents Group on Facebook (parents have to provide proof of appointment to join), you can use this as a resource to connect with others traveling alone.
You can also check the PW schedule on the USAFA Parents page. It’s still listing info for 2018, but it should be updated shortly. Over the years, the agenda stays relatively the same so you can coordinate your travel with some confidence!
There were 68 Falcon Foundation Scholars this past year, so the self-reporting in this category is a much higher percentage than the others. It makes sense in my head that this happens because of the relationships they have built over the past year.
My DD is going though this thought process right now. She has dreamed of going into medicine since elementary school and has not waivered from that goal since. Although she would love to go to USAFA (sister just received appt to c/o 2023) she would not be happy with any slot but Med school...
+1 to AF Warrior. If you are competitive, you'll get an email telling you to check your portal. The portal will have a Candidate letter and a checklist to complete with deadline dates.
We received an email at 0500 to check the portal. It's been my experience that email notifications are sent for portal updates (with exception of the Honor Video).
I had a feeling yours would be delayed as they would have to rectify the nomination source (last year it looked like end of March, although I've seen Falcon postings from earlier years in May). Crossing my fingers for you!
USAFA Class of 2023 Appointments:
1) rudycoon / DS / No LOA / 09-Nov-18 / Undecided / CA / Presidential / Direct Appointment
2) OdysseyDawn / Self / No LOA / 01-Dec-18 / Accepted / MS / Presidential / Direct Appointment
3) GoCubbies / DD / No LOA / 01-Dec-18 / Undecided / IL / Presidential /...
Even though it’s been over 20 years, both my DH and I informed our chain of command to prevent any issues. His AOC placed a restriction that I couldn’t visit the cadet area, but otherwise, we were good.
Not yet. Based on the appointment threads for the last four years, it looks like the appointments start to flow the end of Feb, beginning of March. Crossing my fingers that the trend continues!
My DD’s fluctuated as the year progressed. As long as you are in the right range, you are good. The class size will officially come from your school transcript if you choose to apply to USAFA after SS (not sure if an official transcript is required for SS).
Like other posters have mentioned, the rolling deadline is key. The earliest wave usually has an end of October deadline. This limits your teacher evaluations to junior year as the senior year teachers will most likely have less than 2 months of observation. If you want to have more options...