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I've been pretty inactive lately but I used these forums a lot during the application process. I have some time to kill before my Block 2 and 3 trainings so thought I'd come on here again. Feel free to ask me anything about Plebe Summer, the AC year, life in general here, or anything else you're...

Hey all, I’m back for a little bit. I am fortunate are to have survived the summer and now I’m here. I’m putting this in the USNA forum since I’m a mid but it applies to anywhere really. I decided to get the plebe chop for the summer (I cut my hair before coming to USNA) and I was very happy...

Just wanted to hop on and say thank you! These forums were immensely helpful while navigating the application process. Thanks to all who provided words of encouragement, advice, and insights. Right now, I want to focus on being with friends and family and enjoying the two months I have left at...

Hello all, I am excited to have accepted my appointment to USNA last month. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to visit campus yet. I've seen people with LOAs/offers on here who have received invites, but I haven't heard anything about getting a candidate visit. After contacting...

Hello all, About two weeks ago, I received an email from USNA saying at this time no further documentation/remedials are needed for the waiver process. They are waiting on the decision from the Dean and Superintendent. I remember a remedial test was requested from me, and I haven't been able...

Hello everyone, With an LOA in hand, I have everything I need except for the nomination and medical qualification. I contacted my congressman's office, and I put USNA as my first choice, so I'm feeling decent in that respect. It's getting medically qualified I'm worried about. USNA requested...

Hello everyone! I received an LOA from USNA today. After reading threads here, it seems it would be wise to notify my nomination sources. I've already had my nomination interviews a few weeks ago, so should I still contact them? Or were they notified of the LOA? Thank you, and take care!

Hello everyone, I have finished both my applications to USAFA and USNA as well as my nomination packets. Unfortunately, I was medically disqualified from both Academies, but I received notice from USAFA that they requested a waiver. Last night, my portal also showed a request for additional...

Hello all, I'm wrapping up my application to USAFA. I have everything done except the CFA (scheduled to take within the next week or two), my SAT scores (which I get next Friday), and my essays. The essays are surprisingly giving me a lot of trouble. I'm in the IB program at my high school, so...

Hi all! I saw the third prompt for the USAFA statements is optional. It seems generally recommended to use it to help separate yourself from the pack and sell yourself to USAFA. However, I don't have any extraordinary circumstances or anything that needs explaining (grades slipped, etc.). I...

Hello again, When filling out follow-up forms for medical history, should I put the exact date of a visit/occurrence down to the day, or will the approximate month and year suffice? I am asking because some doctor visits were over six years ago, so I don't exactly remember off the top of my...

I'm filling out my medical history and I have a question. When the form asks, "How many times has X condition occurred?", what does this mean exactly? It seems straightforward for something like a surgery or a concussion, but what about something underlying with symptoms (i.e. shortness of...

Hello all, I have an underbite (runs in the family 😝) and unfortunately past attempts to correct it were unsuccessful (expander, braces, etc.). At this point it looks like I have no other option but corrective jaw surgery. My orthodontist highly suggests I get it once I am determined to be...

Hello everyone! There was something I was wondering about with ROTC. Is it possible to join an ROTC unit at another college even though the school you currently attend is not a cross-town affiliate? For example, I am interested in attending Colorado School of Mines, and while it does not offer...

Hello everyone! I am a junior in high school looking to attend USAFA. In November I visited and liked what I saw, and I also applied to the Summer Seminar program. I am aware that the pre-candidate questionnaire and applications to congressional nominations open soon, and I have a concern...