My DS is currently playing the wait game like so many others. His dream to attend the USAFA only happened about a year ago. He had the plan to attend college to get his degree and then apply to become an AF officer. He wants to pursue a degree in meteorology and become a weather officer. Once we found out about the academy we went there for a visit and it was amazing! It was there though that we found out just how difficult it was to be accepted. My DS's GPA and class rank is not as outstanding as the majority. Everyone there was still very encouraging and still said to apply.
With that being said, he has been allowed to apply with a less than stellar GPA (3.56) and class rank. Even after taking the ACT 5 times, his scores meet the minimal, but are not what you see of most cadets. He does have an athletic letter for the last 3 years and an extensive list of extracurriculars. He excels in scouting. He is an Eagle Scout and has been a youth leader in multiple scouting camps, even attending national leadership conferences. His ALO interview was outstanding. His ALO said his interview was one of the best ones he has ever conducted. His MOC interview, not so much. He said during the interview he was told how unlikely it would be for him to receive an appointment because of his GPA and class rank. Well, we were shocked to receive the letter in the mail stating he had received a nomination. So now we wait.
Sorry this has been a long post for those who took the time to read it. Because of his GPA/rank/ACT scores we are hopeful for prep school. If he doesn't get accepted he will attend a year of college, then reapply to USAFA and to AFROTC next year. Between all the application requirements and the nomination application requirements, he's my question.... Has anyone had a similar experience where their candidate was accepted? I understand that recruited athletes might be accepted with lower academic scores, but does anyone know of those that have not been recruited? His scores were good enough to apply, but compared to others, it makes the waiting tough (I know it's tough for all). Anyone know of anyone with a similar application?
With that being said, he has been allowed to apply with a less than stellar GPA (3.56) and class rank. Even after taking the ACT 5 times, his scores meet the minimal, but are not what you see of most cadets. He does have an athletic letter for the last 3 years and an extensive list of extracurriculars. He excels in scouting. He is an Eagle Scout and has been a youth leader in multiple scouting camps, even attending national leadership conferences. His ALO interview was outstanding. His ALO said his interview was one of the best ones he has ever conducted. His MOC interview, not so much. He said during the interview he was told how unlikely it would be for him to receive an appointment because of his GPA and class rank. Well, we were shocked to receive the letter in the mail stating he had received a nomination. So now we wait.
Sorry this has been a long post for those who took the time to read it. Because of his GPA/rank/ACT scores we are hopeful for prep school. If he doesn't get accepted he will attend a year of college, then reapply to USAFA and to AFROTC next year. Between all the application requirements and the nomination application requirements, he's my question.... Has anyone had a similar experience where their candidate was accepted? I understand that recruited athletes might be accepted with lower academic scores, but does anyone know of those that have not been recruited? His scores were good enough to apply, but compared to others, it makes the waiting tough (I know it's tough for all). Anyone know of anyone with a similar application?
