Around 20-30% at USAFA did not get their requested pilot slots—even cadets with PPLs and instructor pilots for the Academy's soaring program. Some were devastated.
Every year there are one or two Falcons who have their offer of appointment rescinded because of grades in the second semester (NW Prepsters mostly), drinking, violating school polices, etc.
Is NWP not as academically rigorous as other prep schools?
Hello All: My DS and I are researching the USMMA and are asking those who might know the following:
1) Concerning Sea Year choice, would a midshipmen readily be able to select a Naval aircraft carrier as a sea year choice?
2) How difficult/competitive would it be to select Navy or Air Force...