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So far, only offers. However, we haven't seen many TWEs yet.

To be honest, I had hoped for a prep option for both of boys. Oldest has thrived in all three areas at USAFA without it, but he would have had adjustment time and made so many connections during a prep year. I won't be sad for one second if DS#2 is offered prep.

Do you have an LOI in your portal?

They have to wait until appointments are accepted and appointee kits are completed. Last year it was delayed because several appointees were dragging their feet on their appointee kits so it does vary year to year.

That sounds encouraging!

My ds's did too! Guess we'll know soon. I think I'm more nervous for him now!

Some rejection letters (TWEs) have gone out.

I'm not sure anyone but admissions knows. I suspect that most will hear by the end of the week, but that there will be a small group who is kept hanging.

It's the start of a new week. Who's still in it? Ds's portal has been completed with an LOI since October 5th.

AFROTC changed the HSSP program last year and only offers Type 1 to high school applicants now.

He ended up at USAFA.

Two years ago, ds#1 was initially awarded a type 7 after the first board with a 1390 SAT (his highest one-time sitting since AFROTC doesn't superscore). It was upgraded to a type 1 after the last board. This year, ds#2 was awarded a type 1 (only type they have now) after the first board with a...

That sounds like an appointment should be coming for your ds. From what I understand, he would only be passed over if he is not qualified and that is probably not the case for him. I wonder if they have been trying to finalize where appointments are being charged before sending out final...

Which TAMU outfit is your USAFA hopeful thinking about? That is our new plan B conundrum. So many choices. Mine will be AFROTC as well.

My ds is in a similar situation. Only 1 nom (from a TX senator so we have to think he's decently competitive). He already received AFROTC and 4yr AROTC during the first boards. He got an LOI back in October and has heard nothing since. Sent in an update this week and was told, "thanks and...

My ds's LOI is still there. :(

Same for my ds.

I also wanted to address the bolded above. It might be worth it for your ds to take a deep dive into academics at USAFA. Both the academics tab on the main site and the course of instruction handbook have a lot of information that may help him decide if USAFA offers the programs and...

169÷8 is over 21 credit hours per semester for reference. My load was similar. Possible but not easy. I would venture to guess that the credit requirements would be higher for 2 STEM majors vs. 2 fuzzy majors but that is easy to check out for yourself.

Like others said, you can double major. The limitation is the number of credits you can handle in 4 years. Many will struggle to get either an Astro or a physics degree in 4 years, let alone both. I was able to get 2 minors along with my single major and that was with a lot of validations...