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    For a non-military parent with a DS at USAFA

    Essentially all the a class are racked and stacked within their squadron. For example let’s say I’m a Doolie in squadron 8, I would be racked and stacked against all the other doolies in my squadron. For many squads it is a popularity contest among who the upperclassmen in charge like the most...
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    Travel abroad while in the academy

    International travel is certainly possible for cadets but not for the whole summer. You must keep your travel within your three week summer block and you must get this travel approved ahead of time. When preparing for the trip you will create an OCONUS packet full of all the paperwork needed to...
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    Thoughts from Basic

    I would like to add that at least in my flight most of the pt was definitely mostly lower body/ legs and very little abs or upper body. BCT was very much a mental game. We did countless bed drills with ridiculous time hacks. We did menial and redundant tasks. We stood at attention for what...
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    USAFA Appointment List Class of 2025

    Could someone please update number 150 to accepted! Thanks
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    My pleasure. Was just confused because I am used to seeing GPAs like 3.7, 4.2 kinda thing not...

    My pleasure. Was just confused because I am used to seeing GPAs like 3.7, 4.2 kinda thing not 96. Some schools like to do it differently.
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    You are looking good so far just keep pushing yourself. Find ways to lead. Keep your grades up...

    You are looking good so far just keep pushing yourself. Find ways to lead. Keep your grades up, and don't forget to enjoy high school!
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    I just want to qualify though that no one on here can tell you what your chances are. There are...

    I just want to qualify though that no one on here can tell you what your chances are. There are plenty of students with better scores and resumes that do not get in and plenty who have worse scores that do. What I can say though is that id you do not apply you will not have any chance of getting in.
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    Not sure what Junior FD is, but being captain is great. What ROTC and service academies are...

    Not sure what Junior FD is, but being captain is great. What ROTC and service academies are really looking for is leadership leadership leadership. Doesn't matter if you have the title or position, but if you can show that you can lead that is awesome.
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    However, a 33 ACT is very good as is a 1430 SAT. I would try to get the math into the 700s, but...

    However, a 33 ACT is very good as is a 1430 SAT. I would try to get the math into the 700s, but a 690 is pretty good. 3 APs are great but it is not just about the amount you take but how you do in them and if you are challenging yourself.
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    What are you referring to being competitive for? A service academy? HSSP ROTC scholarship...

    What are you referring to being competitive for? A service academy? HSSP ROTC scholarship? Something else? Also when you say 96 GPA do you mean that over the course of high school you have an average of 96 in all your classes? Most GPAs are on a 4.0 or a 5.0 if weighted scale, and I am not...
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    Expedite Medical Waiver?

    I am in the same boat. USAFA appointment conditional of medical with a need for waivers. My plan b and c colleges are due 5/1 and 5/3. The advice I have received is to accept and put down a deposit at your plan b school and to go through the motions with USAFA and plan b until a medical decision...
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    AFROTC Scholarship upgrade

    It really depends on the school. Some schools are very pro-ROTC and a 4 year ROTC scholarship holds weight. Other schools could care less. It just depends on which schools we are talking about. Also, if you get the scholarship super late, like how the 2nd board of AFROTC scholarships worked this...
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    AF decisions

    Maybe because of who started the thread. lol. Pretty sure this is the second thread that has gone off the rail that op has been the center of.
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    AF decisions

    I’m surprised mtnwing has lasted this long. Two threads that have degraded into arguing and name calling. Never thought I would see someone threaten a law suit on this forum. I think this has gone too far on both threads, but hey I still have 5 or 6 more packs of microwaveable popcorn so go...
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    AF decisions

    I received an appointment to USAFA this year and just recently received a Type 1 AFROTC scholarship which if I used would be at Duke. With more AFROTC cadets being dropped in sophomore year, would it be wiser to go to USAFA vs. Duke?
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    How much does USAFA care about AP test scores?

    I do not think it makes you look bad. However, if they are ok you might think about sending them in anyway. You can always refuse to be put in a higher level class.
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    USAFA Appointment Folder (Blue Folder) arrival

    I got an appointment in March and have not received my blue folder yet.
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    How much does USAFA care about AP test scores?

    USAFA does not require AP test scores. However, it is something they ask about if you have taken the test. Whether or not you give them is up to you. You can use them to validate some courses, but they have very specific rules about this. You cannot use just AP scores to get out of calculus; you...
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    AROTC 4 Year Chances

    ROTC loves to see leadership in whatever extracurriculars you choose to do. Make sure to put it on the application. However, there is not much space to elaborate specifically about how you led or how you impacted the extracurriculars you are in. This is one reason why the interview is so...
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    AROTC 4 Year Chances

    First, there is no list of extracurriculars or stats that will guarantee a scholarship. There are people every year who are qualified and do not receive one. However, you are actually looking really great! Continue to do well in school. Continue to take on those leadership roles. Start preparing...
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