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I know this sounds easier said than done but, as the parent of a former Preppie, your Cadet Candidate will get all the info they need in plenty of time and they will get more than enough support and direction while at The P. This is not the first time USAFAPS have done this so rest assured your...

Both my DS just let me look at things if they were not sure or if they wanted to check they had it all sorted out. Totally up to them and they managed the process which is not exactly easy or smooth. Each of them was different in how they wanted to handle it so there is no one size fits all...

As an old Australian rugby player from WAY back I can tell you that it has nothing to do with size. Some of the greatest to ever play either version of the game (yes, there are two different versions rugby union and rugby league) have been smaller but quick and great tacticians. The biggest...

Lots of options for you with both club and intramurals so check out the USAFA website for all the teams and when you get there you will have plenty of people to talk to about sports. Page below has both IC, Club and Intramural links on it for you to look through. https://www.usafa.edu/athletics/

First of all, congrats on the appointment. My oldest is a USAFA Preppie and he absolutely loved it and has so many Preppie friends on The Hill now who also helped his younger brother who went in direct. It really is an amazing opportunity for them and they will remember it fondly. Honestly...

Also consider that at USAFA there is a cadet staffed emergency response/medical team and you could look towards the Special Warfare fields like Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) for a career in a field you enjoy and with which you are already familiar. Having the education from USAFA will be a good...

I would agree with everyone above and just accept that you will miss this event (many more to come) and focus on where you are and what you are doing. August is a critical time to be trying to leave for any reason. If this is someone close then they will understand the importance of your...

My youngest was declined then two weeks later put on the waitlist then just over a week after that appointed direct. His older brother was appointed to the USAFA Prep School very early on where some of the Cadet Candidates were given as little as less than two weeks notice. You never know what...

All great info and also remember that this is the military so the key is flexibility and adaptability. Just because it happened before doesn't mean it will happen the same way again and things can change without notice. Book travel with flexibility in mind so you can either adjust dates or...

The only benefit that most cadets see in having the PPL prior to USAFA is that they can try out to be on the flying team. Flight hours are considered in selection but they have plenty of opportunity to do the soaring and powered flight while they are there and, you are correct, learn the Air...

Congrats and don't sell yourself short. Clearly USAFA, your Evaluator ALO and whoever needed to saw something in you and your application that got you the appointment so be proud of the achievement. Many young people get these feelings the first time they get the news and for some it's just...

No, there's no request process for that however don't give up hope. My youngest DS got a TWE from USAFA then within two weeks got put on a waitlist and one week later was offered a direct appointment. It's not over until I-Day. Good luck to all who are still hoping. There will be people who...

This ^ You can't judge the potential success of your application on just the academics and especially the SAT/ACT scores. The AF is looking at the "Whole Person" and your activities along with the interviews and a myriad of other considerations are all important. Don't over extend yourself in...

The PT shirts do run large and don't shrink so if you are on the bubble between say XL and L then go L.

My youngest got his BFE three weeks after BCT started :)