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Also consider that at USAFA there is a cadet staffed emergency response/medical team and you could look towards the Special Warfare fields like Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) for a career in a field you enjoy and with which you are already familiar. Having the education from USAFA will be a good...

I would agree with everyone above and just accept that you will miss this event (many more to come) and focus on where you are and what you are doing. August is a critical time to be trying to leave for any reason. If this is someone close then they will understand the importance of your...

My youngest was declined then two weeks later put on the waitlist then just over a week after that appointed direct. His older brother was appointed to the USAFA Prep School very early on where some of the Cadet Candidates were given as little as less than two weeks notice. You never know what...

All great info and also remember that this is the military so the key is flexibility and adaptability. Just because it happened before doesn't mean it will happen the same way again and things can change without notice. Book travel with flexibility in mind so you can either adjust dates or...

The only benefit that most cadets see in having the PPL prior to USAFA is that they can try out to be on the flying team. Flight hours are considered in selection but they have plenty of opportunity to do the soaring and powered flight while they are there and, you are correct, learn the Air...

Congrats and don't sell yourself short. Clearly USAFA, your Evaluator ALO and whoever needed to saw something in you and your application that got you the appointment so be proud of the achievement. Many young people get these feelings the first time they get the news and for some it's just...

No, there's no request process for that however don't give up hope. My youngest DS got a TWE from USAFA then within two weeks got put on a waitlist and one week later was offered a direct appointment. It's not over until I-Day. Good luck to all who are still hoping. There will be people who...

This ^ You can't judge the potential success of your application on just the academics and especially the SAT/ACT scores. The AF is looking at the "Whole Person" and your activities along with the interviews and a myriad of other considerations are all important. Don't over extend yourself in...

The PT shirts do run large and don't shrink so if you are on the bubble between say XL and L then go L.

My youngest got his BFE three weeks after BCT started :)

Funny part is that my youngest then got in direct and wishes he went to The P first after seeing how it worked for his brother.

My oldest went to USAFAPS and Parent's Weekend was the Husky football season opener home game (always is) the day before the Falcons played. Huskys played against a "football academy" school that travelled all the way from Georgia on buses and the end score was 71-7 to the Huskys. Crazy amount...

More likely that a potential football player would be offered a spot at the USAFA Prep School on the academy grounds and he would play for the Huskys for his Prep year if that was the option.

A lot of very experienced people above saying the same thing. The ALO was out of line with their comments, no doubt. To basically believe you are too good for Prep School is a pretty common reaction for many applicants. It's quickly overshadowed by the knowledge that the AF and USAFA in...

They do and you can get it at the Cadet Store as well. Even during BCT you will have a couple of trips to the C Store for supplies/treats.

Nice try helping them avoid the eye strain of the 450 pages of Waldo searching. What else are they supposed to do at their work computer all day?!? :)

We buzzed the first time and he got re-shaved anyway :) Second time they had fun in the chair with their friends. Only time you really draw any additional attention is if you show up with color or a crazy cool mullet/mohawk and even then it's not like it used to be. So many kids turn up already...

Wait until you have no other choice. There's always a flurry of admissions activity in mid to late April. Good luck either way.

I wonder how many cadets see "Space Warfighting" and are just itching to do that no matter what their degree is? :) I know of at least two ROFL.....

Being an Engineering major doesn't necessarily equate to being a potential fighter pilot. There are lots of factors involved from medical fitness, class rank, suitability for flight training (lots of skills tests) and AFOQT results. Sure, an aero degree gives you knowledge, but that doesn't...