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Hi everyone, I'm from a very competitive district (TX-03), and I have been working very hard for the last five years to make sure my profile is competitive enough for admission (34 ACT, varsity swim team captain, NHS president, founder of a biking club, etc.). I have submitted everything on the...

Hello everyone, I'm about halfway through finishing my USAFA application but I want to know how to improve my chances still. I considered picking up a book on Amazon called, The Air Force Academy Candidate Book: How to Get In, How to Prepare, How to Survive". There are also books about the...

Is there a point to filling out my actual WP and Naval Academy applications if I havnt been nominated yet? is there any benefit to that other than the fact that I can submit it quicker if I eventually become nominated?

General Question- Does the individual who administers an applicant's PFE also write a personal reccomendation, or do they just report the results ?

Can I have a Social Studies/History teacher fill out my English evaluation on the NROTC Marine option application? I have written a lot of papers for her class so I was wondering if she could fill out my English evaluation for my application.

I recently started my NROTC Marine option application and I was wondering when I should aim to have it completed so that it is reviewed by both boards.

I just finished my first draft of the first essay response on the NROTC Marine option application. Looking for any improvements for the essay. Be honest with this, don't beat around the bush, I'd appreciate it a lot. 1. Discuss your reasons for wanting to become a Marine Officer. Specifically...

The third prompt for the cadet statement on the USMA class of 2021 application is as follows: "West Point and the Army are committed to the idea that respect for others and an understanding of diversity are important leadership traits. Why will you be successful in working with leaders, peers...

Hey everyone. Right now, Im a little confused. I realize that I need to include 3 letters of recommendations for one of my nomination applications. I have one application already, but the other two applications are on the Common App for all the other colleges that I plan to apply to. In order...

How much will having been arrested and then cited for something tangentially related to the reason for the arrest dampen my chances for admission? I was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to property. The police determined that I was in no way at fault or legally culpable for the criminal...

Hi, my name is Briana, and I am a prospective student for the Academy. I have been to the Summer Seminar and have been approved to candidate status just a while ago. I am very serious about entering the USAFA. I've gathered most of LORs, and I'm currently filling out apps for my congressmen...

Hello, I have a couple questions about what counts as a sport. I am homeschooled and looking to attend the USNA. I also live on a 56 acre ranch in the middle of nowhere, and there aren't much opportunities for sports. I am in a 4H group, and I am part of their sharpshooters club, where I do...

Particularly languages like Arabic, Russian, Chinese, etc. I'm wondering because Im Russian-American and Im fluent in reading, writing, and speaking the language. This is demonstrated in my resume as Ive had 3 years of AP Russian at my school and scored a perfect score (5) on the AP Russian...

Is it required to take the PSAT & PLAN to apply to USAFA? If yes, are these tests available in other countries?

I'm still an incoming sophomore but planning to apply for USAFA once I graduate. I scanned through the application steps but some parts are not too clear or specified. In the eligibility step, I actually don't know where I am categorized. Whether I am an international student or not, because I...

I am currently applying for the USNA Class of 2021 and am struggling with my personal statement. I have already sent it to English teachers for grammatical checks, but was hoping for some content feedback. Can send it through email. Any feedback would be appreciated!!

I know West Point is big on your class ranking, but my school doesn't rank...they don't even tell us which percent of the class we're in. How will this affect the way my application appears to the admissions board at West Point? Also random side question. When does the application open? I...

It is my dream to attend the Naval Academy. I want to be the best officer I can be. I am extremely determined. For football I lost 70 pounds in three months to move from defensive line to linebacker, and I want to be a SEAL. I am still nervous about getting accepted obviously. I want your input...

Hey guys if anybody has any time i just wanted to get a ballpark of whether or not it's even worth the application process. I have been an officer for 2 years in my marching band which is a nationally ranking band that has won tons of awards 30 on ACT 55 out of 507 in class 3.86 GPA No...

Hi, I am an upcoming freshman and am thinking about applying to usma after I get my Associate Degree. I have received a ROTC scholarship so I may be able to get a PMS nom. My grades were not the best and my ACT score was a 29 which would make me barely competitive if at all. If I participate in...