Any LOAs Yet?

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YoitsFly

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Just wondering if anyone has received an LOA from USAFA yet. I've seen a couple of LOIs go out so far but haven't seen any LOAs (besides misnaming LOI).

Does this mean USAFA admissions board has not met yet?
 
YoitsFly said:
Just wondering if anyone has received an LOA from USAFA yet. I've seen a couple of LOIs go out so far but haven't seen any LOAs (besides misnaming LOI).

Does this mean USAFA admissions board has not met yet?
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I am sure they have been meeting since at least the beginning of the academic year.

It’s all about who comes here to post.

If you look at the annual appointment threads, you’ll see the rough percentage of a class that finds SAF and posts here.
 
Capt MJ said:
If you look at the annual appointment threads, you’ll see the rough percentage of a class that finds SAF and posts here.
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Yeah, it looks like December 21 was the first date for an appointment on this website last year. That seems so far compared to the other SA!
 
From an ALO.

LOAs from USAFA are almost as rare as hen's teeth for "normal" candidates. USAFA, from my LONG experience as an ALO, doesn't give out anywhere near the LOAs that USNA/USMA do.

USAFA IS very free with LOAs for "blue chip athletes" though.

ALOs have gnashed their teeth about this for decades..we lose some really excellent candidates to the other SAs when they have LOA's, it's January, and they've heard nothing from USAFA and all their ALO can say is "approximately 80% +/- of appointments to USAFA are made in mid-March..."

And yes, admissions knows about this forum. We have admissions members in this forum. From time to time they will post here with important information for all to see.

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
 
It really seems random. DS1 had a LOA. No idea why. Not a recruited athlete, not a 1600 SAT big brain kid. Not a sought after group. His only real distinguishing characteristic, besides his Ferris Bueller personality, is he is so well rounded he's pointless.
 
T-37IP said:
It really seems random. DS1 had a LOA. No idea why. Not a recruited athlete, not a 1600 SAT big brain kid. Not a sought after group. His only real distinguishing characteristic, besides his Ferris Bueller personality, is he is so well rounded he's pointless.
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Yep...the few we see that aren't athletes...I can't give you a "set of normal for-instance" items...
 
flieger83 said:
From an ALO.

LOAs from USAFA are almost as rare as hen's teeth for "normal" candidates. USAFA, from my LONG experience as an ALO, doesn't give out anywhere near the LOAs that USNA/USMA do.

USAFA IS very free with LOAs for "blue chip athletes" though.

ALOs have gnashed their teeth about this for decades..we lose some really excellent candidates to the other SAs when they have LOA's, it's January, and they've heard nothing from USAFA and all their ALO can say is "approximately 80% +/- of appointments to USAFA are made in mid-March..."

And yes, admissions knows about this forum. We have admissions members in this forum. From time to time they will post here with important information for all to see.

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
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I had to google the saying “as rare as hen's teeth” 😂. I haven’t heard that one before.

I know from our experience, the LOA’s we’ve seen posted about here from non-blue chips usually start late Nov-Dec. Our son received one in mid December 2019 (c/o 24) and he’s not an athlete. It was not long after all his app, medical and CFA was done. All he was waiting for was a nom which our congressman didn’t do until January! He had also been invited to FVE if that made any difference.

Current applicants need to focus on getting the nomination and wrap up all the other paperwork, med, CFA, etc. Plan on practicing your patience until March-April if you receive your nom!
 
Congratulations!
That’s awesome.

Quick question, wondering if they waited until DoDMERB is cleared ?
 
Ddm66 said:
Congratulations!
That’s awesome.

Quick question, wondering if they waited until DoDMERB is cleared ?
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I don't think so. LOAs always have conditions such as CFA, DoDMERB, or Nomination, otherwise, it would be an appointment.
 
Congratulations! Just curious...did it show up in their portal or by mail?
 
I received one in my portal as well (non-athlete). I wasn't expecting one because everything I've read says USAFA doesn't do them, but sure enough there it was! I do not have DoDMERB clearance (because the website has been down for so long) nor a nomination, and those are the only two conditions I must meet going forward.
 
snshsfsg said:
I just received my LOA and all I need is a nomination!! 🎉 I've applied to all sources and have my MOC interview in December. Soooo exciting!!! Hang in there everyone!!
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Congrats! Are you a recruited athlete?
 
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