PFT results a deal breaker??
My daughter submitted all of her required info for the second board and has official "boarded" status. She was told during her interview that she was a strong candidate in every area... EXCEPT for her...
View ArticleWhat are my options?
Hello all, Thanks for this great forum. I am interested in joining the USAF, as an officer for a rated slot. I am aware that it's a difficult goal that has it's own set of requisites. But I'm willing...
View ArticleNeeding advice
This past Monday I received "the call" from an academy (USNA) coach to say that I am a recruited athlete. Yesterday, I received "the call" from a different academy (USMA) coach offering me a recruited...
View ArticleEar Tube DQ
DS had an abnormal hearing test as I had previously posted about. Got to the bottom of the issue this week and now there are a flood of questions and don't know how to answer many of them. Quick...
View ArticleSAT Cancellations
Hello, I am a candidate for USAFA and my SAT that was scheduled for this weekend, was just rescheduled for the end of February due to a blizzard- meaning I would not receive my scores until March. This...
View ArticleOvernight Visit
My son is doing an overnight visit at USMA next week. Couple questions. First, I read that it is customary to bring a gift care package for the plebe who is hosting. Is that really true? My son thinks...
View ArticleLOA but no nomination
I received an LOA to USAFA the last week of December, but had already had all of my nomination interviews and USMA was listed as my first choice. I only received a nomination to USMA, is this the end...
View ArticleWest Point SLE
Hello, Quick question regarding the Summer Leadership Experience at West Point. While we are at West Point will we be required to wear glasses or may we wear contact lenses?
View ArticleGot a waiver, good sign?
My DD was initially DQ'ed due to a shoulder injury/surgery. She received a waiver from USMA a few weeks ago. She is still waiting on a nomination, but I would think this is a positive sign? Thanks in...
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 ArticleNROTC Boards
Anyone's NROTC portals update in regards to the most recent board (Jan 11-14, probable update Jan 22)?
View ArticleWait list: Is this good? Possible Appointment Available Later?
My daughter received her letter that she was wait listed..does anyone know how a wait list actually shakes out for a possible appointment slot? I don't know if this is a good thing and we still have a...
View ArticleUSAFA Falcon Visitation Experience
If you are chosen to attend the USFA Falcon Visitation Experience does it mean you will more than likely receive an appointment?
View ArticleWhat is life at West Point like?
I'm just trying to get a general idea of how life is at the academy, and what happens on a daily basis.
View ArticleHow soon do you hear back?
How long after completing the app do you hear back from admissions? I've heard that some have taken 2 weeks, and that others have taken 2 months for any kind of response from admissions. I completed my...
View ArticleStorm Jonas - Hunker Down
Whilst North Dakotans and other Big Snow states are no doubt chuckling at Metro DC's snowstorm follies, best wishes to all SAF-mates in Jonas' path for: - No loss of power - No failures of well or sump...
View ArticleChance me?
-SAT: 2040 -6 AP classes including physics and calculus. -School does not officially rank, but my counselor said I am top 10%. -3 years of varsity tennis -Team captain -Beta club officer -National...
View ArticleOutside scholarship
If someone receives an outside scholarship that is normally made payable to the college can they still accept and use funds for travel expenses etc?
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AROTC 3 Year Advanced Designee increased by 1/2 year....
DS who is a MS-I and freshman at a state university was notified last November of his 3 year AD scholarship. (he entered as non-contract). Today he was notified that they are adding the spring semester...
View ArticleOhio Appointments
So I've been really anxious about this whole process. It got out to my classmates and teachers that I'm applying to USNA a couple months ago, and now people are constantly asking me about the process...
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