Falcon Foundation

BrianReed said:
I see - so sounds like I'll be working on the application process for the second semester college during my duration at NWP, thus I don't work on it over the summer?
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My DS had his done prior to arriving at NWP but others did not..... so it depends on your plans as far as applying to a college for spring semester. Some depends on where you plan to attend, just be aware there are certain core classes including chemistry that are required and I think at least 15 hours. Best of Luck and it will all work out......
 
Wow!

Ok, first off, I want to thank all of you for all the awesome insight you have put in. I've spent the last 30 min or so going through this thread and it's given me some great food for thought! After learning of my FF offer, I've been in contact with NMMI and am as we speak filling out paperwork for them :)

One question I do have though- my SAT scores I thought were competitive. As was my CFA. I was lower end of qualified but was deemed competitive. Now, I just turned 17 in March. Could that be why AFA is sending me to a prep school? Don't get me wrong- I'm stoked to be getting a year to grow up, get in shape and get my academica a bit higher and I'm excited to attend NMMI! But could my age have been the deciding factor?

Also, is there a reason why Air Force would have chosen me but not Navy? I mean, I never was even going to apply Air Force until last summer when I sorta got thrown into it. I'm glad I did and am commited to serving there but why didn't Navy offer me their foundation program?

Mr. Hanak- I have a feeling we'll be in contact soon. I'll be down there for a visit in early July(big deal as I live in CA). Hope to meet you while I'm there!
 
We need to change that log-in name!

The Falcon Foundation makes all candidates retake the ACT and SAT's. After the first "round" you just may be done.

The CFA has a one year life span (as does your nomination). That's why you need to retake it. The DoDMERB is the only thing with a two-year "life".

Being 17 isn't a factor unless your parents don't sign the permission papers.

As far as AF vs Navy (vs Army for that matter) - there are a lot of subjective factors going on. Different boards and different people look at things differently. Obtaining an appointment is not like baking a cake or solving an algebra problem. It is not entirely "objective". When your records went to the AFA board, someone saw potential there that someone on the USNA board missed.

Give me a call! I can explain this better over the phone.
 
I attended NWP last year without a FF and loved it! You guys will love it! I will also be visiting during this next year and look forward to meeting all the new prepsters!
 
lsredmond said:
Congratulations Brian! I just let my DS know about your Falcon Foundation Scholarship and that you will be going to NWP!!!:thumb:
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Thank you very much :smile: Please tell Hillary that I wish her the very best of luck in making it through BCT :thumb:
 
My son just received his letter today and we're kind of shell shocked. He had moved on with plan B to VA Tech Corps of Cadets and AFROTC. What a truly wonderful opportunity he has been given. Thank you AOG!
 
USAFretired1996 said:
My son just received his letter today and we're kind of shell shocked. He had moved on with plan B to VA Tech Corps of Cadets and AFROTC. What a truly wonderful opportunity he has been given. Thank you AOG!
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Congrats to your DS! We experienced the same shock last year! It has been a wonderful year and we are now looking forward to June. Congrats and Best of Luck to your DS!
 
NMMI PREP DIRECTOR said:
Flieger,

I agree that the Falcon Foundation is not for everyone. I fully understand what you are saying in that the individual needs to research all the options, weigh the pros and cons, and then chose the path they want to walk.

You are right in that an appointment may be "lost" due to a fatal error. A freak accident may disqualify someone medically.

There are other benefits though. This is where "just a mom" is correct. A Falcon can receive his/her appointment and turn it down. They incur the cost of the scholarship ($5k) but they have 30+ credit hours that they can transfer to another university. This means they can look at a 2 and 3-year scholarships also.

I know you said you went to NWP. That is a very good program with great results. However, the other four Falcon schools are MILITARY junior colleges. The Falcon at one of these gets to "test drive" a military school before they go off to the USAFA. I had a Falcon who came to NMMI last August, experienced our military environment, packed his stuff and went home. He used an AFROTC scholarship to continue his education (at least that's what he told me). I consider that a "sucess story" and I wish him the best. He found out early (and at no cost to the taxpayer) that the AFA wasn't for him.

My last point is that all Falcons are PPQ. If a person wants to fly - the Falcon program a great way to get a cockpit. Unlike you I am not an ALO (it would be a conflict of interest to represent both the USAF and the candidate I'm paid to support). I don't have all the current data or "big picture" info. But, if you truly believe a person has a better chance for a flight slot out of ROCT vs. AFA please PM me or call. I never consider myself too old to learn.

V/R - Don
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Dear Sir Don,
how much do we have to pay to join NMMI without Falcon Scholarship ?
thank you Sir.
 
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