My DS submitted an application for Summer Seminar. He was declined for that program; however, his summer seminar application carried over into the candidate application - so he was one of the first. His application deadline, application year Class of 2024, was November 1st. He then was notified that he received an appointment to the USAFA Prep School on January 10th 2020. Recalling he process... I think the bulk of the prep school appointments seemingly were offered in March, April and May... that is when we began to see an influx of requests to join the parent FB page.