lead program

Hello! I'm currently an enlisted applicant trying to gauge where I stand against the standards of a direct entry vs a Prep School slot. I would greatly appreciate any priors that are currently applying or have applied to USAFA, and are willing to share any stats they had (like academic/PFA...

Hello everyone, first post here on the Academy forums page. I am a LEAD applicant I am wondering if any other LEAD applicants have received a decision from the academy yet. Curious because I have been seeing a handful of people announcing their acceptance and wondering if LEAD applicants should...

I am an enlisted AF Reservist and have completed my application for class of 2025 through the LEAD Program. I received a military nomination through my commander, because I decided to apply after all the other nomination sources deadlines were already past. I have seen on many forums and...

This is a general thread for all things related to the class of 2025 LEAD program. Any updates you are willing to share with other enlisted airmen you can post here. How did everyone's application go? Class Appt date for first LEAD appt reported to the forum 2023 8 March 2022 8 March...

This thread is for prior enlisted Airman to discuss and answer questions for applying to USAFA's class of 2024. How did your application go? (edit - 2025 to 2024, apparently I am still confused on what year it is)

This thread is more for my peace of mind. I currently have everything completed with my application on my end except for the CFA, as I want to get the best score possible. However, my Letters of evaluation from my Commander, Supervisor, and Officer are still in the works. My CC's secretary...

I have 19 credits from tech school that's used towards my CCAF, and I often forget that it is considered the same as enrolling in a college, so I left it off of my application portal. My question is for the supplemental documents. Should I send in my CCAF transcript with my other college...

This thread is for prior enlisted Airman to discuss and answer questions for applying to USAFA's class of 2024.

Here is a thread for the Enlisted Airmen who are applying for USAFA or USAFPS and entering 2020. Using this thread, we can help each other out with questions, issues, and other knowledge. Resources CAO 25MAY2019: USAFA LEAD Page LEAD Handbook AF Form 1786 (Nomination) Instructions to...

Here is a thread for the Enlisted Airmen who are applying for USAFA or USAFPS and entering 2019. Using this thread, we can help each other out with questions, issues, and other knowledge.

Hi! My name is Shahmir, and I am a future MAVNI enlistee (By the way, I know that MAVNI is currently postponed however I already have a contract I just have to complete my SSBI and then I am off to BCT). I was wondering if I could go from MAVNI to USAFA through the LEAD program given that I...

Hello, I am AmWorks [house of cards reference], and I am enlisted active duty in the USAF. I am applying to the Air Force Academy through the LEAD program. I have already started my application for class of 2022, and I have started pursuing several nominations. I hope to have my application...

I am currently enlisted in the Air Force and would like to attend the Air Force Academy. I arrived at my first duty station 2 months ago and I plan on submitting my lead packet within 6 months. I'm wondering whether the lead program is realistic for me and what I can do to improve my chances of...

Hello All, I am FTA at my base for about 3 months--I heard about the LEAD program from a friend and started doing some research; after a few weeks of pondering whether or not I wanted to apply, I decided to do it! The major thing holding me back is my academic profile...My SAT scores are pretty...

So, I head out to BMT on September 13. After BMT I plan on preparing myself to be a competitive LEAD applicant. In high school, I was an exchange student for a year, which caused my GPA to drop. I graduated with a 3.3. I did a year of college before enlisting and ended with a 2.6. How can I...

Hey, guys! I'm currently an enlisted DEPer. I was recently told about the LEAD program that allows enlisted airmen to apply for an appointment to the Academy/Prep School. Prior to enlisting, I was a college student. However, I had a time-consuming job and didn't take school too seriously, so my...

Hey to all the prior enlisted out there that are already in or are class of 2020 I was wondering what you did with all your stuff from your previous base. I have a bunch clothes and just general stuff that I don't really want to get rid of but I live across the country from where I am currently...

Hello, I'll be enlisting some time within the next two months, and ultimately have an ambition to attend the Air Force Academy through the LEAD Program. I have some general questions, but would also GLADLY take any advice from anyone with knowledge and experience with the program. -Air Force...