Hi all,
I've been an on-off lurker here for a couple years - my son was interested in service academies but unfortunately has a nut allergy that is impossible to overcome (have consulted with multiple allergists). My DD, however, does not have any physical disqualifiers and is interested in pursuing a pilot career for the military via USAFA. While academics remains the priority, she has the following ECA's:
Boy Scouts (currently 1st Class) - Eagle Scout Rank within 2 years (during HS freshman)
Civil Air Patrol Cadet - just joined, plan is to stick w/ until graduating HS
American Legion Auxiliary Junior - just joined, plan is to stick w/ until graduating HS
Track (7 min/mile) - has been running with her older brother - plan is to join cross country as well when in HS and stick w/ until graduating HS
Piano (Level 7 of 10 Certificate in CA) - plan is to earn her level 10 as a HS junior
She plans to attend a private Catholic all-girls high school instead of our city's public high school.
I'm thinking these are enough for her until she applies to the service academies as academics and school-related activities (clubs) will require more time. She hopes to attend an academy summer program during her high school career.
Would appreciate any thoughts.
I've been an on-off lurker here for a couple years - my son was interested in service academies but unfortunately has a nut allergy that is impossible to overcome (have consulted with multiple allergists). My DD, however, does not have any physical disqualifiers and is interested in pursuing a pilot career for the military via USAFA. While academics remains the priority, she has the following ECA's:
Boy Scouts (currently 1st Class) - Eagle Scout Rank within 2 years (during HS freshman)
Civil Air Patrol Cadet - just joined, plan is to stick w/ until graduating HS
American Legion Auxiliary Junior - just joined, plan is to stick w/ until graduating HS
Track (7 min/mile) - has been running with her older brother - plan is to join cross country as well when in HS and stick w/ until graduating HS
Piano (Level 7 of 10 Certificate in CA) - plan is to earn her level 10 as a HS junior
She plans to attend a private Catholic all-girls high school instead of our city's public high school.
I'm thinking these are enough for her until she applies to the service academies as academics and school-related activities (clubs) will require more time. She hopes to attend an academy summer program during her high school career.
Would appreciate any thoughts.