Transportation from Colorado Springs Airport to USAFA
My daughter is visiting tomorrow. I thought flying into Colorado Springs Airport would be nice and close, but it seems ground transportation is an issue. Airportshuttles.com lists $221 - I hope we can...
View ArticleDoes every MOC and Rep ...
1.) Does every MOC and Rep get at least one candidate that is offered an appointment every year? Are the Academies required to have at least one student from every MOC or Rep? 2.) How come some Rep's...
View ArticleAROTC, Can I somehow make it?
My GPA is 2.5 unweighted, weighted 3.25 ACT Composite- 25 SAT- Reading 630, Math 610 3 year Varsity Wrestler 1 year Varsity Lacrosse and Swim Team 5.50 Mile Run, 41 Push-up (1 min), 40 Sit-Ups (1 min)
View ArticleCFA Question
Sorry, I'm sure their has been asked and answered but I couldn't find it after searching... Once your CFA is complete will the USNA notify you if there is a problem, if you didn't pass or whatever?...
View ArticleUSAFA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread
Congratulations to all who have received appointments so far. Copy and paste and then add your own appointment to the list. Keep working hard and see you all in June at I-Day. 1. kmlDad2020 DS...
View ArticlePiercing waivers?
I'm looking to be a part of the class of 2021, and I had a question about my nose piercing. My family's originally from India, and Indian women more often than not have nose piercings, it's a...
View ArticleNROTC question
Hello, My DS just got post mail today saying that he has been nominated for a Navy Option Scholarship to begin in the Fall of 2016 enrolled in a Tier 2 major. This is what he wanted in the beginning so...
View ArticleWhat if doc doesn't complete initial exam paperwork?
DS's status on DodMETS website is COMPLETE-hold. The reason for the hold is that the contracted physician has not provided all the answers required in the paperwork after 4 contacts from Concorde this...
View ArticleThoughts on my application so far
Hi, I'm a sophomore in highschool and a hopeful midshipman. It's been my dream school for years, and I'm curious to see what you all think of me so far. I am from Delaware if that helps. Between a...
View ArticleEnlisted to naps
Ok so after looking at a couple of threads I became curious about going from enlisted to the naval academy prep school. I'm still going to apply to the naval academy while in high school. The thing is...
View ArticleROTC and Guns
Hi There, My son is a freshman in college and currently enrolled and participating in ROTC. He is interested in purchasing a gun which I am strongly against (rifle). My son claims it will help him...
View ArticleEarly Action Statistics
Early Action statistics have been approved for release...we're looking forward to bringing in another great class! 713 Applicants 196 Appointments Of the 196 appointees to the Class of 2020... 53% AIM...
View ArticleAny Way to Fix a Lost Opportunity?
Our MOC's office called and offered my DD nominations to any of the SAs she wished. She declined the USMMA because we hadn't researched it as much as other branches, but this weekend we had some time,...
View ArticleUSAFA chose "wisely" when they offered this young lady an appointment
Just came across this today- what an amazing story of a cool, calm and collected young lady. I'm sure she is a great addition to the USAFA! Here's to her speedy recovery and return to the Academy....
View ArticleNROTC Stats
May anyone who has received an NROTC Scholarship this year mind sharing their stats? Specifically SAT scores and GPA.
View ArticlePE Teacher Evaluation
What does the new evaluation entail? I haven't taken PE since freshman and this will be my first time talking to my PE teacher since then so I want to include information on what they should expect.
View ArticleFirst semester grades question
Hello, what if first semester grades are not available before that first wave goes out? DS said 2nd quarter/ 1st semester grades are not posted until about the 26th/ 27th and then whenever guidance can...
View ArticleTwo 3Q Letter+ Nomination
Hello everyone, I recently got an another qualified letter from West Point. What does this mean? Does it look close to an appointment(of course, not guaranteed)? Has anyone received more than one...
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