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Does anyone know when the appointee kit or reporting instructions will be released to the portal for accepted candidates? I have called admissions a few time and have been only given a broad answer and am unsure of when it will be released for those going into the c/o 2025.

Figured to create this thread since there was a number of mentions of appointments and previous threads started around this time last year. General suggestions/guidance: - Resist posting until there is an offer of appointment in hand/portal and you have certainty. - If you have an LOA, sit...

Does anyone know any good programs/organizations that would be good for getting involved in volunteer activities outside of the US? Also, what countries would be good for doing said volunteer work in? Any input would be appreciated.

Hello all, I currently have been accepted into USMA SLE summer program as well as NASS. I received my confirmation email for NASS stating that I would be attending the first session which ranges from June 3-8. I have not yet decided on a session for SLE which I have until March 15 to do so. The...

I have begun preparing for the PCQ for USAFA at the beginning of this year/month and have done research and went through nominations for my congressional and senatorial representatives. Unfortunately, as per my luck, the date has closed for applications to service academies for both...

Does anyone have contact information with those in MSRT units or have been in one? I am interested in learning about the career, and would greatly appreciate if you had the information to PM it to me.

Hello, I have a friend whom was wondering if the Coast Guard and the Marine Corps have a similar document to the AFOCD that describes officer job assignments and their classifications. If anyone has this information it would be greatly appreciated.

An unfortunate discovery of the renovation found out that the asbestos are worse than expected and will push back the completion date to 2027. https://www.usafa.edu/u-s-air-force-academys-cadet-chapel-restoration-project-expands/

Hello, does anyone know about what the computer science/engineering program at USAFA is like? Any commentary would much obliged.

Does anyone know whether or not I should make contacts with the Football recruiters at USAFA, and if so, what questions should I ask them. I also have made connections with my ALO, but have not talked to him in recent times. As I am not sure what questions to ask to better prepare myself for the...

I saw on the academy website that Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering are the top majors for becoming a pilot. I have been wanting to study either one of these due to my fascination with aviation. Although, these courses have been known to be challenging. Does anyone have experience or know...

Hey all! I was wondering if there were any other current freshmen in high school planning on going to USAFA in '28 and playing Football there. If so, be sure to list your position(s) and goals as well as anything else! I'm a RB/ Punter and hope to make The Academy team someday like other...

Hey everyone, As this semester comes to a close, and looking back on my grades, I was wondering how good my grades are compared to the Academy's standards? I'm hoping that my standards are high enough/competitive enough. Also, how do I get the ability to contact/build a relationship with a...

I (M) play a high contact sport (Football) in a high contact/injury position (Running back). Although I have never had any injuries over the years of play this sport or any other sport, the chances of injury are even higher as I play against higher-level high school teams (5a and 6a schools). I...

After you graduate from the Academies, do you get to keep your dress uniforms (fancy uniforms) or do you have to return them? Also, how much of the gear/apparel is allowed to take as personal? SF68

Hey everyone! I'm a Freshman this year and I'm wanting to prepare myself for the academies, especially USAFA. I am in honors classes and plan on doing CAP and NHS (I am currently not in it due to COVID but hopefully that will change). I also plan on doing activities in the community as well as...