academic struggles

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    Chances of getting in the Academy in my current situation

    Hey everyone, I'm just going to get straight into it. I went through a really rough few years in the start of high school and I did not get the best grades. I have been really interested in getting into the academy and becoming an Air Force Pilot. I have not met with any recruiters or anything...
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    GPA and Admissions Questions

    I'll put it bluntly; my GPA is probably not where it needs to be. 3.624 UW, 3.882 W. Not the best, I know. However, I have a question in regards to it. That low GPA is VASTLY due to my freshman year. I really struggled to lock in coming out of COVID. Furthermore, my middle school experience...
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    Am I a Competitive Applicant for USAFA?

    Hi! I've been looking into applying to USAFA for quite some time, but it's kind of hard to judge my own performance and credentials, so I was hoping some people from here could give me some advice as to whether or not it's worth it to apply. And thanks to anyone who does! So, I'll start by...
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    Getting into tough academies

    My name is Cody and I am 17 going into my senior year at a private college prep school. I struggled with some personal issues these past couple years and as a result my grades suffered. As of now, I have a 2.7 ( 3.0 in a public school) and play baseball, involved in 4 clubs, and am now starting...
  5. ElectedTuna

    Being Prepared for Academy?

    Hi everyone, I've bought the USAFA candidate book and have been reading through it and had questions. I wanted to know if I am prepared, and how to prepare for the academics at the Academy. If anyone could point out my strong and weak points in my Academics and Physical Fitness then I would...
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    Plebe Chemistry Sucks

    Greetings All, I am once again seeking your wisdom and advice. My plebe is struggling in chemistry...just failed the first big exam. Plebe is already working with teacher for additional instruction and is seeking a tutor. I believe the lack of time to spend on the material is the root cause...
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