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    Can you go to Washington D.C. while Plebe Parents Weekend?

    Hello, Class of 2023 here. As stated in my title, i am interested in knowing whether my family and I can go to D.C. during one the days of Plebe Parents Weekend. I heard that there was some type of restriction for how far you can leave the academy grounds during that weekend, and I just wanted...
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    I-day physical readiness

    Good afternoon, I will be joining the class of 2023 in June. I wanted to ask if anyone can give advice on what types of numbers I should be hitting physical fitness wise (mile run, pushups pull-ups sit ups, etc.) in preparation for the Academy. I am fully aware that I should shoot to be as...
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    Reporting Illnesses

    Hello, I have accepted my offer to USNA 2023. I have came down with sore throat and i took Over the counter med like ibuprofen and will go to CVS to buy some other otc medication that hopefully works better. Do i have to report illnesses like these to USNA or do you only comtact them if you...
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    Master's Degree Programs

    Hey, incoming class of 2023 here. One of the nicest benefits why I like the USNA is how they can offer advanced degrees such as an MBA, which is actually something I am looking to get when I get older. (note: this is obviously not the only reason why I am going) If I am given the opportunity to...
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    Foreign citizenship questions

    I was going over a few things that I am anticipating to do, since I am accepting my appointment to USNA. I spoke with my parents, and an issue regarding foreign citizenship came up. They are not fully knowing whether I have a foreign citizenship, but my mom knows for sure 100% that I do not...
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    When do BFE's arrive?

    Hello everyone, So I am glad to say that I have received an appointment to the USNA class of 2023, and my community, family, and myself are very proud of this magnificent achievement. I wanted to know when I can expect the big fat envelope to arrive at my house - I am curious and super...
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    Air Force Officer Careers after Graduation

    Hello. USAFA candidate that is 3Q + nom here. If anyone on this forum has any experiences with the following careers, I would like to know further about these opportunities in the Air Force. Major in Computer Science Intelligence Officer Cyber Security Officer Security Forces Officer Major in...
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    Is Double Minoring in Two Languages Possible?

    Hello everyone, I have been an applicant for USAFA 2023 and finished all off my interviews, applications, etc. So now, I am just waiting on answer from the nomination panels and USAFA themselves. My ideal track for attending USAFA is to major in Computer Science, Cyber Science or Mathematics...
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    Outgoing congressman

    hello, I interviewed with my congressman’s congressional nomination review board for the air force academy and did great. I am so anxious to hear about the results, but I have one question - my congressman is outgoing (since he got voted out). Does this mean that the results for the nominations...
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    When does USAFA review files and varsity letter question

    Hello, I have two questions - First, I keep checking my portal after this morning when I saw that my file is now 'complete' and I just want to know what day does the admissions committee meet together to review files so I can just focus on checking on those days only if I received anything or...
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    Interview not showing up on portal

    Hello, My interview was over 3 weeks ago and my ALO said that he already sent it in the system when I asked, but it is not showing up on my portal, therefore my application is not complete. Is anyone having the same problem and does anyone have an explanation? I called my USAFA counselor at...
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    Air force academy nomination question

    Good afternoon, I was speaking to USAFA counselors (a Captain and a second Lieutenant that recently graduated) that visited my school in New York City. I asked them about nominations, and particularly, “If ten people in my district get nominated by our congressional representative, do only one...
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    Freshman year grades

    Hello, Before I begin, I have used the search function to look for an answer. No answers for USAFA but only USNA situations. I had really bad freshman year grades like 70s and 80s, but then i came back slowing during sophomer year and then by junior year will I was getting A’s in all subjects...
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    ECA Weighting

    hello, I am just curious to know how extracurrculars such as JROTC, Student Government, Boys State, sports, drill team and stuff like that are compared to eachother. In the eyes of USAFA admissions, are some ECAs more valuable than others?
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    A few questions to ask

    hello, First question: I have officially recieved my 1st Don Black Belt in Tae Kwon do at my local YMCA. It was tough and required a lot of approval from the Master. Anyways, In addition to playing track at school since junior year (I am a senior now), will the combination of black belt and...
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    Senior year Classes make you more competitive for an appointment?

    hello I have two questions I am looking for answers to - I have a choice of either keeping my core schedule of AP Calculus and AP Physics C and college creative writing or exchanging it for AP Language and AP government and a science elective. What should I do? ( I cannot mix two options its...
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    Cfa scores, send them or not?

    Hello i just took a cfa and i dont know what the requirements are for you to fail but here are my scores: 70 feet basketball throw 12 pullups 9 second shuttle 65 pushups 70 situps 7:00 mile I dont want to take the risk of having my proctor sending them but then getting a fail on my profile...
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    Careers in the Coast Guard??

    I applying to USAFA and USNA and I had a former teacher telling me to look into the USCGA too. It seems interesting but the problem is the careers - I cant seem to find a list or directory of officer careers in the Coast Guard. I am particularly interesting in seeing how one of them can...
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    CFA mile time question

    Hello, I have a situation pertaining to my mile time for the USAFA CFA. As of now, my mile time is about 7:30 and I need to get it lower in order to make sure I get to standard. The problem is that I have about two months to get myself into a sub 7 minute mile, since my file completion deadline...
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    UPDATE: Senior year workload questions

    So this is an update from my previous post on the forum concerning my class choices for senior year. I have spoke to the assistant principal in charge and he says APs are full and I cannot change that, but im glad to say I tried and exhausted everything I can do. Also as stated beforehand in...
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