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BBBRRRTT, it's a valid question. Having observed the process through my DS and scouring these pages for info...I still had questions and our experience did not necessarily match what I read here and heard from coaches. After you have made enough postings, then please PM me and I'll be happy to...

DS is sitting on a waitlist for USAFA just looking for some company, just waiting and Stalking hoping someone gets good news.

Well, the program is very helpful. We were not able to get off work to travel. We are greatful for the program, but our DS experience was not as warm and fuzzy. He had a single guy stationed in the area. DS waited several hours for his ride to get off work. They picked up fast food on the way...

Breathe! You will be ok. They will see the grade, your final transcripts are required. If your semesters run like our district, you have different courses this semester, so the grade is final. Today is a new day. Rock this semester and I seriously doubt there will be a problem. Get D and C's and...

I would provide the circumstances. You will get the best answer from your admissions counselor. To answer, yes the appointment is conditional on final grades.

Sweet! Direct flight is essential. Avoid budget rental. Read the reviews online. Terrible experience , ie declined the insurance and they added it. After reading the reviews they are known for up charging. As well, we reserved a car online. We waited for several hours, they ran out of cars in...

Very good. If you were alone, then I'd recommend catching a flight from Denver to the springs as it is easier the first time from the east coast. Smaller airport, shorter rental line, easy drive to hotel.

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You asked about sharing a car, are you flying out alone?

Yes rent a car. Set GPS to no tolls. Plan to chill in colorado springs that weekend. You will spend time shopping for school supplies like printer etc. Your cadet will be tired and want to rest. Plan to do some laundry. Check out O'Malleys in Palmer lake. You cook your own steak on a grill. It...

Regarding your question if it is too late. No, the timing is good. DS applied sight unseen. We made the trip in April. I think there were more tours scheduled later in May as well. The tour helps them decide as well as get excited. Tour was well organized. Prospective student spent time with a...

I would check with the admission counselor on your portal. I believe the appointee tours are only for appointees. If you are still listed as a candidate on your portal , then I would wait for the official appointee status before scheduling a flight. As it is rare not all LOA's will receive an...

There is a shuttle from the Denver and the Colorado Springs airport to the Academy hotel among other stops. The hotel is just outside the south gate(have to enter at the north gate). Your DS/DD could then catch a yellow cab to the academy( verify with usafa, only one cab company has permission...

Congratulations. If able try to attend appointee tour for each. Good luck with your decision. BTW, I did not receive your question as bragging but a valid big life decision.

I am going to guess March as that is when they send out most of the acceptances. There are still appointments that trickle out later as some appointees will decline.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear this. I would try asking your admissions counselor listed in your portal. I thought I saw a thread on here of someone discussing esotropia. Is your vision corrected with glasses? The depth perception deficit may be the issue with disqualification.

Yes quality vs quantity. If you are joining CAP because someone told you that is needed to get in ,don't. If you are personally interested then do. From experience many folks told us our son would not get in because he was not an eagle scout or in CAP. We heard from well wishers that we...

The academy has some superintendent slots where candidate can be charged, but they need a nomination from the senator or congressman first. So the LOA and the athlete need the nomination. Where it gets charged you will not know. So in other words your DS or DD still has a chance.

To add to the comlpexity. Each senator and the congressman can have up to 5 cadets on their slate at the Academy at a given time. So this year my son graduates with 2 others from our congressional district. That opens 3 slots for our congressman for the class of 2022. He can nominate up to 10...

Never say never. If someone tells you it is impossible, don't believe it- anything is possible. Plan your work and work your plan. In the end, if you don't get in...you may find something better than you initially imagined. Always strive to do your best no matter what it is.