USAFA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread

Well it's probably been mostly people with LOA's who also visit these forums up until now. General admission cycle starts in three days...at least I think. It should pick up soon after that.
Where did you get the information regarding the timing of General admission cycle? I've never heard anything about that before?
 
Where did you get the information regarding the timing of General admission cycle? I've never heard anything about that before?
I believe that was in reference to the admissions website. They state that the early admissions process is from November to the end of february, and the general admissions cycle from the end of February until early April (when the majority of appointments are released in March) anything after 1 April is considered a late appointment. That's just my inference from their website. In looking at last years appointment thread, a round was sent out 2/19, then 3/12. I don't believe any appointments went out last week so hopefully this week some will hear back.

Edit to add link: http://www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/the-application-process/admissions-cycle/
 
New
1. kmlDad2020 DS 12/14/2015, Senator & MOC dist.9, CA
2. Replevin DD 12/17/2015 call from Sen Nelson's office, FL
3. FalconsRock DD 12/17/2015, Presidential, Senator McCain and Rep Franks (Dist. 8 AZ)
4. Dallas1 DS 12/23/2015, MOC Nom, FL
5. Cezme DD 12/17/2015, US Representative, VA's 8th District
6. Joos 1/5/2016, Call from MOC 8th district, Wisconsin
7. Rhodes 1/5/2016, Call from Rep. Aguilar's office, California's 31st district
8. 20ta, 1/6/2016, Senator, FL
9. Eaglescoutmom2020 DS, 1/5/2015, Call from Congressman John Ratcliffe, (Dist. 4), TX!
10. BlackKnight89 DS, 1/11/2015, Call from Senator Warner's office, VA and Presidential
11. MD2020, 1/11/2015, Call from Senator Mikulski's office last night (updated in portal this morning), MD 5th Dirstrict
12. Brawny77 DS 1/11/2016, Call from Congressman John Ratcliffe, (Dist. 4), TX last night (updated in portal this morning)
13. Wnew 1/12/2016 Portal update, MOC Nom MA-04
14. Southpaw3 1/12/16, FL-09, Sen. Rubio, Presidential
15. Grateful_river DS 1/15/2016, Call from Congressman yesterday afternoon (updated in portal this morning)
16. Falcon Fan Forever DS 1/16/2016, IL 12th District, Portal Update
17. Boymom73 DS 12/17/15, OK
18. Runner06 1/16/16, NC portal update
19. 3rd Gen DS 1/12/16, Senator Mike Rounds, SD
20. Daretodream 1/15/16, Call from Congressman Steve Womack (portal updated next morning), accepted on the spot. AR
21. fnafgg DS, 1/15/16, Portal update, MD 5th Dist MOC Nom and Presidential Nom
22. lef9820, Appointment on 01/22/2016, LOA on 12/16/15, MOC Nom, CT
23. smj89, appointment on 01/22/16, Sen. Corker nom, TN (portal update)
24. loriops, 1/16/15, Sen Blumenthol nom, Rep Esty nom, CT
25. aka1998, 1/27/2016 Congressman Van Hollen MD-08
26. nothing'llstopus, DS 1/16/2016, Senator McCain and Congressman Salmon (Dist. 5 AZ)
27. OR-Mom, DS, 1/16/16 Oregon, portal update
28. jojohn246, 1/11/16 Georgia, Call from Congressman Loudermilk and Senator Perdue
29. MWM2016, 2/4/16, portal update, NJ
30. binkylicious, 2/4/16, portal update, Congressman Joaquin Castro, (Dist. 20, TX)
31. Wishful1, DS, 2/3/16, call from Congresswoman Martha McSally (Az-02) and portal update today. Senator McCain alternate Nom
32. Refereedoc, 2/4 portal update, MOC Roger Williams, TX 25th District.
33. dmil98, 2/4 portal update & email: Senator Tim Kaine; MOC Bob Goodlatte, VA 6th District; Presidential.
34. Sonny, DD, 2/4/16 portal update, 12/16/15 LOA, MOC TN-08
35. Acemom, DS, 1/21/16 portal update, Congresswoman McCollum MN-04 nom
36. GEM2020, DD, 2/12/16 call from Congressman Mica (FL)
37. johnpaulspa, 2/13/16 NC portal update Sen Burr and Sen Tillis Nom
38. PotableCactus 2/13/16 Portal Update, MOC TN-04
39. SierraNV, 1/11/16 Portal Update, MOC NV-02
40. Coolertwin1 2/19/16 portal update Dallas, Tx

Is there a USAFA '20 Facebook/Twitter page?
Congratulations on your appointment Coolertwin1. There is a USAFA Class of 2020 Parents FB page. I'm not sure about one for appointees/cadets yet, but perhaps there will be one when you all meet up at the Academy. Good luck to you!
 
Congratulations on your appointment Coolertwin1. There is a USAFA Class of 2020 Parents FB page. I'm not sure about one for appointees/cadets yet, but perhaps there will be one when you all meet up at the Academy. Good luck to you!
Thank you very much! Good luck to your son/daughter as well:)
 
Where did you get the information regarding the timing of General admission cycle? I've never heard anything about that before?
Breethumps is right. Those are the rough times you're given, but https://www.facebook.com/AcademyAdmissions posts every year on Feb 25th that regular admissions cycle starts then. I'm not 100% sure about that source. I don't remember if there are other sources I'm forgetting, so take it as you want.
 
For those of you who got your appointment a while back does USAFA send you a hard copy of your acceptance in the mail or is it just online?
 
For those of you who got your appointment a while back does USAFA send you a hard copy of your acceptance in the mail or is it just online?
Online only. You can print out a copy of your letter. No fanfare! But, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!:band::jump1:
 
Yes, good luck to all! This is a very frustrating process for my son as well. He was offered an appointment at VMI and it seems foolish to take it until we find out from Air Force, but its tied to an NCAA opportunity as well and I dont want him to miss out. He has contacted the Liaison several times now at USAFA asking whether or not he is being considered as a competitive condidate or not and to just tell us....and they have not responded. This is the second time he has asked the question.
 
Yes, good luck to all! This is a very frustrating process for my son as well. He was offered an appointment at VMI and it seems foolish to take it until we find out from Air Force, but its tied to an NCAA opportunity as well and I dont want him to miss out. He has contacted the Liaison several times now at USAFA asking whether or not he is being considered as a competitive condidate or not and to just tell us....and they have not responded. This is the second time he has asked the question.
Another option is to reach out to the MOC who nominated him. They may be able to call the school to see where his application stands.
 
Hmmm....good idea. I hate to be the pest but its a big decision and honor for his future.
 
I agree. I feel like opportunities are passing by if not selected for appointment. Very stressful.

Does anyone know if USAFA will give you a letter of regret or something to let you know you are not being considered at this time?
 
I agree. I feel like opportunities are passing by if not selected for appointment. Very stressful.

Does anyone know if USAFA will give you a letter of regret or something to let you know you are not being considered at this time?
According to the Candidate handbook, you will get a letter in April before the national college decision date, if you are not selected.
 
Hi - Just signed up on this forum and this is my first post. My daughter was offered an appointment via a portal update 2/12. Lots of very useful information on this forum, so thanks to those who have generously shared. We are from CA
 
New
1. kmlDad2020 DS 12/14/2015, Senator & MOC dist.9, CA
2. Replevin DD 12/17/2015 call from Sen Nelson's office, FL
3. FalconsRock DD 12/17/2015, Presidential, Senator McCain and Rep Franks (Dist. 8 AZ)
4. Dallas1 DS 12/23/2015, MOC Nom, FL
5. Cezme DD 12/17/2015, US Representative, VA's 8th District
6. Joos 1/5/2016, Call from MOC 8th district, Wisconsin
7. Rhodes 1/5/2016, Call from Rep. Aguilar's office, California's 31st district
8. 20ta, 1/6/2016, Senator, FL
9. Eaglescoutmom2020 DS, 1/5/2015, Call from Congressman John Ratcliffe, (Dist. 4), TX!
10. BlackKnight89 DS, 1/11/2015, Call from Senator Warner's office, VA and Presidential
11. MD2020, 1/11/2015, Call from Senator Mikulski's office last night (updated in portal this morning), MD 5th Dirstrict
12. Brawny77 DS 1/11/2016, Call from Congressman John Ratcliffe, (Dist. 4), TX last night (updated in portal this morning)
13. Wnew 1/12/2016 Portal update, MOC Nom MA-04
14. Southpaw3 1/12/16, FL-09, Sen. Rubio, Presidential
15. Grateful_river DS 1/15/2016, Call from Congressman yesterday afternoon (updated in portal this morning)
16. Falcon Fan Forever DS 1/16/2016, IL 12th District, Portal Update
17. Boymom73 DS 12/17/15, OK
18. Runner06 1/16/16, NC portal update
19. 3rd Gen DS 1/12/16, Senator Mike Rounds, SD
20. Daretodream 1/15/16, Call from Congressman Steve Womack (portal updated next morning), accepted on the spot. AR
21. fnafgg DS, 1/15/16, Portal update, MD 5th Dist MOC Nom and Presidential Nom
22. lef9820, Appointment on 01/22/2016, LOA on 12/16/15, MOC Nom, CT
23. smj89, appointment on 01/22/16, Sen. Corker nom, TN (portal update)
24. loriops, 1/16/15, Sen Blumenthol nom, Rep Esty nom, CT
25. aka1998, 1/27/2016 Congressman Van Hollen MD-08
26. nothing'llstopus, DS 1/16/2016, Senator McCain and Congressman Salmon (Dist. 5 AZ)
27. OR-Mom, DS, 1/16/16 Oregon, portal update
28. jojohn246, 1/11/16 Georgia, Call from Congressman Loudermilk and Senator Perdue
29. MWM2016, 2/4/16, portal update, NJ
30. binkylicious, 2/4/16, portal update, Congressman Joaquin Castro, (Dist. 20, TX)
31. Wishful1, DS, 2/3/16, call from Congresswoman Martha McSally (Az-02) and portal update today. Senator McCain alternate Nom
32. Refereedoc, 2/4 portal update, MOC Roger Williams, TX 25th District.
33. dmil98, 2/4 portal update & email: Senator Tim Kaine; MOC Bob Goodlatte, VA 6th District; Presidential.
34. Sonny, DD, 2/4/16 portal update, 12/16/15 LOA, MOC TN-08
35. Acemom, DS, 1/21/16 portal update, Congresswoman McCollum MN-04 nom
36. GEM2020, DD, 2/12/16 call from Congressman Mica (FL)
37. johnpaulspa, 2/13/16 NC portal update Sen Burr and Sen Tillis Nom
38. PotableCactus 2/13/16 Portal Update, MOC TN-04
39. SierraNV, 1/11/16 Portal Update, MOC NV-02
40. Coolertwin1 2/19/16 portal update Dallas, Tx
41. mikeytony DD 2/12/16 Portal Update CA

Congrats to you and your DD mikeytony ! I went ahead and took the liberty to add you to the list. Congrats to all. Let's keep 'em rolling!
 
The thing that's hard is usually a kid applying to the academy is a high caliber kid that could likely get other opportunities, then factor sports into the mix and if you wait until April you will no doubt pass up other opportunities. I'm all for competition, but the Academy timeline is so like our government; slow and bogged down with bureaucracy.
 
The thing that's hard is usually a kid applying to the academy is a high caliber kid that could likely get other opportunities, then factor sports into the mix and if you wait until April you will no doubt pass up other opportunities. I'm all for competition, but the Academy timeline is so like our government; slow and bogged down with bureaucracy.
Hang in there! Rewind to 2016. I felt what you were experiencing. I think USAFA has made a lot of improvements to speed up their earlier appointment schedules. But as others have said, the bulk of the appointments are made in April. That said, admissions understands that they lose some great candidates because of these delays. It's a manpower problem and NOT ineptness. My free advice is to execute plan B. We did that and later notified plan B that we accepted plan A (but plan B never knew there was a plan B). We know some of the top students at USAFA that were given a spot at the very last moment. :) So don't worry about when he is asked to join the Long Blue Line.

That said, don't expect to get any more info by asking. It will happen when it will happen.
 
Hi - Just signed up on this forum and this is my first post. My daughter was offered an appointment via a portal update 2/12. Lots of very useful information on this forum, so thanks to those who have generously shared. We are from CA
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