coffeecup3
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If I were to schedule an overnight visit soon, what weekday would you suggest to be the best time to visit, if there is a difference? Thanks
If I were to schedule an overnight visit soon, what weekday would you suggest to be the best time to visit, if there is a difference? Thanks
We took the first session right after Easter last year. This worked well as all back-up colleges required payment for various services not covered by full scholarships right after Easter. It also helped my daughter get many questions answered prior to committing to USAFA and be at ease about her decision.If I were to schedule an overnight visit soon, what weekday would you suggest to be the best time to visit, if there is a difference? Thanks
When my son visited last week, it was a Tuesday night stay. He participated in several classes, and an APFT in the afternoon. During his briefing on Tuesday morning, the briefing officer mentioned that Thursday evening dinner was quite the experience as it is Spirit Night, where many interesting things happen.
His big learning with the APFT was that the sit-ups method was completely different from that used for the CFA. He will be concentrating on using this new method in his workouts.
2- Thursday is BDU day for cadets!
ACU.
... Did you travel with your son?
Yes, my wife and I did. We have family nearby in Yonkers, so always a reason to go.
Your son should have a good time.
Our son visited a few weeks ago, and I went with him for the trip from MD. He very much enjoyed the visit. Host was great, classes were interesting. He enjoyed the Thursday lunch that included a visit from Miss USA, the Thursday night dinner, and the Friday tradition where professor talks about a combat experience. The small class sizes really made an impact on my son.
The information session on the first morning was very informative. My son left with his host about half way through the presentation. The session included an admissions officer, and a second year cadet, providing information and answering questions, and then a tour of the outside grounds by a third year cadet for the parents. We arrived around 8:00 AM, and I was free to twittle my thumbs from around noon until 12:45 PM the next day.
All six students in our session all had already received appointments, so we did not spend a lot of time talking about the admissions process, but mostly spoke about cadet life, and opportunities once at the academy.
...Although, I hear driving in New York is tricky! Any hints?
Another thought. . .Don't forget about flying into Albany. We often drive the 90 m. instead of flying out of Hartford and we're only 16 m. from the airport! I just checked and Newark is about 60 m. while Albany is about 125 m.from WP; but if you're renting a car anyway, it may be worth looking into.
Thanks for the advice everyone! I am looking to do a Thursday/Friday overnight visit in april. I am lucky enough to be able to drive there (about 3 hours). I also had to double check with my lacrosse coach first about which game is the best to miss haha since it seems every friday is a game .
If you've driven in other large cities, you can handle the NYC traffic. You aren't downtown Manhatten so getting into/out of Queens to go north toward Connecticut/Up-state New York isn't too bad. Just go with the traffic flow and know you exit numbers so you can be in the correct lane. Most backup issues are at exits and if you don't anticipate by being in the lane you need, no one will let you in. Good luck!
My son is booked 4/8-4/9. Let me know if you have the same dates!