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  1. pinkharley99

    Slots for Medical Grad school

    You'll need to maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA in order for the AFA just to consider you for a medical slot. Those typically chosen are WAY above that. Fall below a 3.25 and you can kiss the consideration for a medical slot goodbye.
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    Recruited Athlete

    DD was a recruited athlete. The coach called Friday the 13th to say she received her appointment. She went for her MOC interview on Saturday the 14th. On Monday the 15th, the MOC called to say she had a nomination :thumb:
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    Failing Knowledge Tests

    My daughter struggled last year also. I don't know how many she took during the entire year but she didn't pass too many. She said something had to give and the knowledge tests were it. Hope springs eternal though as she did make the Superintendant's List last semester. Deb Berg C3C Alivia...
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    Best wishes to the class of 2015!

    To the Class of 2015... You will feel uncomfortable, at first – way out of your comfort zone. You may even think that you’ve made an enormous mistake in deciding to attend the Air Force Academy. Remember there are others there just like you. However, in the very near future, there will come...
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    This altitude is no joke!

    OMG I remember my daughter telling me about the run. No amount of preparation can ready you for that especially if you have been training at sea level. Like Hornet, she spent the last 1/4 mile hacking and puked her guts out (in a garbage can luckily) when it was over...
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    Class of 2015 Information and Question

    Basics cannot have a printer and/or monitor until Parents Weekend and then, at the discretion of thier squadron. You do not need to bring anything with you to BCT except for the clothes on your back and what ever you need in one small backpack. You will be issued everything else. Good...
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    Which Service??

    Do a search on this forum. This question has been asked before. :smile:
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    Running during beast

    Love it DK "Embrace the suck"... Anyway, a note that running will be at altitude and nothing can prepare you for that especially if you live at sea level. DD puked her guts out on the first timed run which was during the first week of BCT. Just remember you are not the only one going thru it...
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    Local Hotels With Full Kitchens During Parents Weekend

    Try VRBO.com. We rented a house last year for our first parents weekend. It was awesome. Nothing like having all the conveniences of home right at your finger tips. Less expensive than a hotel. We already have the house rented for PW this year.
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    Reports of Fountain Jumpers

    Air Gardens The east quarter of the Terrazzo, known as the "Air Gardens," is a 700-foot-long (210 m) space with an ordered geometry of lighted pools, lowered grass sections and maze-like walkways. You walk right by it going to Mitch's.
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    When should I turn in my transcripts?

    I agress 100% with Mom, you don't have to rush. There is plenty of time to get everything together. Get the DoDMERB stuff rolling and the MOC nomination paper work ready to go by August. You'll be fine. Good luck.
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    Bubble Wrap

    Wow...DD called to tell me she was going rock climbing this weekend at Garden of the Gods. OMG I say, one day before exams start...jeez :confused:
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    What happens with phones, MP3 players, etc. during basic?

    There are no "little extras" during BCT and they are at the discretion of your squadron after A-Day. Be advised, the little extras don't amount to much when you are a doolie. Good luck :thumb: Deb C4C Alivia, CS-11 Rebeleven going to CS-25 Rock Hard Redeyes ___________________________...
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    What to Bring as an Incoming Freshman...

    Do not take anything but what is on the checklist (even less than what is on the checklist). Take one backpack that includes all your necessary paperwork. That's it if you are male. The only exception is if you are female include undergarments/supplies in the backpack. You will be issued...
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    A Note from a Parent/Mod

    As a doolie parent I can personally attest to Stealth's word of wisdom. My second apron string was cut before Xmas. It wasn't easy but so far the system hasn't let my daughter down. In fact, it has been everything she (and I) expected it to be and so much more. Good luck to your son...
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    FAFSA

    Keep going with the FAFSA. As M&C stated you do not have to take the aid. We kept Plan B at State U open for DD right up until the last day of BCT, July 31. You just never know... Good Luck Deb Berg Groton, CT C4C Alivia Berg, CS-11 Rebels 2014 Like a Machine
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    SAT Scores... What's the reality here?

    DD took the ACT & SAT once. She is not a good test taker... SAT:Critical Reading 470; Math 570; Writing 500 ACT Scores: English 24: Math 25: Reading 30: Science 25: GPA: 3.7 Had a ton of extra curricular stuff plus she is an IC. Anything is possible. Don't give up... Last...
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    Online Foreign Language Placement Test?

    The only sentence my DD wrote on the German test was "Ich spreche kein Deutsch" (I do not speak German) and Spanish " no hablo español " (I do not speak Spanish) . She took French and Latin in high school. She is now in her second semester of German and loves it :thumb: Deb Berg C4C...
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    Getting Through Basic Training

    According to my DD, there was nothing that could have prepared her for the mental barage she encountered during BCT. The first line of her first letter from BCT was ..."this is nothing like I expected, there is so much yelling, come and get me right now..." She had to really reach inside...
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    A-Day Info?

    Depending on where they are coming from, your family may want to reconsider coming at a different time. A-Day is pretty hectic and like CC said, "Nothing is a guarantee". After flying in from CT, I had exactly 1.5 hours with my cadet on A-Day. Maybe a weekend in the fall would be better...
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