With these scores are you ruled out?

Cadet35

Cadet35

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3.4 GPA 24 ACT 1140 SAT

I’ve been told 0 chance of direct appointment? Has anyone known any non minority or athlete that has been awarded direct appointment to USAFA?
 
It’s not zero chance. Your stats are below average, but there’s much more to this than raw numbers. You know that, because you completed the application. Perhaps there are other parts of your package that make you an attractive candidate. Let USAFA tell you your fate, not someone else who ultimately has no say in the decision.
 
It is impossible to know but you are at the bottom end of the curve for the academic portion. Your composite scores are border line but if a a sub-score is much lower you may not meet the minimum to be deemed qualified. I would definitely have a Plan B and C.
 
Cadet35 said:
What is you are the only one applying in the district?
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No clue. I'm a junior from Cali, so I just started the app process. But I've been told on the forum that I'm from competitive district (heart of Silicon Valley). My GPA is competitive, but SAT/ACT is way below average.
 
Cadet35 said:
What if you are the only one applying in the district?
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It’s definitely beneficial to you if you’re the only one in your district, but I’m not too sure if it guarantees an appointment. That is up to the academy to decide
 
Aldo.dector said:
It’s definitely beneficial to you if you’re the only one in your district, but I’m not too sure if it guarantees an appointment. That is up to the academy to decide
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...adding on to that answer, let's assume you are the only applicant from your district, if you are 3Q (academically, physically and medically qualified), you should get the appointment... Good luck to you!
 
Dad_2024 said:
...adding on to that answer, let's assume you are the only applicant from your district, if you are 3Q (academically, physically and medically qualified), you should get the appointment... Good luck to you!
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Man.. what a blessing that would be. All I can do is just hope for the best at this point.
 
Your admissions counselor would be the only individual who could tell you if you will be qualified.
 
I believe 1 can have lower scores but have a ton of other positives and still get in. The academies are not looking for a call of super smart people. We rounded smart people.
 
I will be the bad guy...with just that information, and nothing else, I would say: no chance.

Why? Because I don't know what your individual scores are. The academy has "minimum" scores that I don't believe they post. If any score is below their minimum, you can't be "AcQ."

And if all your scores are just at the min...no way.

Sorry to be the bad guy.

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
 
flieger83 said:
I will be the bad guy...with just that information, and nothing else, I would say: no chance.

Why? Because I don't know what your individual scores are. The academy has "minimum" scores that I don't believe they post. If any score is below their minimum, you can't be "AcQ."

And if all your scores are just at the min...no way.

Sorry to be the bad guy.

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
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Appreciate the insight, thanks though. Possibly with my essays and ECs maybe I will be offered a prep school spot.
 
flieger83 said:
I will be the bad guy...with just that information, and nothing else, I would say: no chance.

Why? Because I don't know what your individual scores are. The academy has "minimum" scores that I don't believe they post. If any score is below their minimum, you can't be "AcQ."

And if all your scores are just at the min...no way.

Sorry to be the bad guy.

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
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Also because it appears I am the only one applying to USFA in my district.. would that help me at all? I am assuming at the end of the day it is completely the Academy’s decision.
 
Cadet35 said:
Also because it appears I am the only one applying to USFA in my district.. would that help me at all? I am assuming at the end of the day it is completely the Academy’s decision.
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No. Whether or not you're the only applicant from your Congressional district or one of 10...you still must meet the "3Q requirements."

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
 
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