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I'm a current cadet at USAFA and a former AFROTC cadet. I did one year of AFROTC before going to USAFA. If anyone has any questions about the differences between the two or transition from one to the other, feel free to ask.

Pullups: 11 Situps: 74 Basketball Throw: 71 Mile: 6:43 Shuttle run: 8.6 seconds Pushups: 44 I'm aware that there are no published minimums, I am asking for your guys' opinion. I'm afraid I failed because of pushups, however, I believe I exceeded the averages in almost all the other...

I am currently working on my PPL and was wondering if this will help my application?

This is not a typical situation so I am asking for guidance from anyone who may have experienced something similar or knows someone who did. Up until the end of my junior year of high school I planned on applying to USMA. That being said, I applied for all summer seminar programs at the 3 major...

I have heard several stories both on this forum and elsewhere of candidates being admitted or receiving LOAs as early as October or November from getting their applications in early. This being said, if I submit my application in the next week or so will I have a chance at this, and more...

I am a senior applying to multiple service academies and I just took my CFA last week, and I have a question regarding my performance. Scores: Basketball Throw: 66 ft (max-102 goal-69) Pullups: 17 (max-18 goal-12) Shuttle Run: 7.8 sec (max-7.8...

I read somewhere on this forum that the AFA will only accept one passing CFA score submittal. Once they've got a passing CFA score in the candidate queue they won't allow an improved re-take score to be re-submitted to replace the original passing score. Does anyone know if this is this true...

Hello, Very broad question but what’s parents weekend like? I read Fri: Academy visits/tours for families Sat: Football game Sunday: xxx How does this weekend work for plebes in their free time? Ie. Do they have to stay on base, etc. Thanks, Ullia

When DS asks a person to write him a Letter of Recommendation for the Congressmen, the four Academies and the three ROTC scholarships, should he ask for a single letter that he can copy that is generically written about DS wanting to "serve as an officer in our armed forces", or should he ask...

Does anyone know how common it is for a candidate to MAX (102') the CFA Basket-Ball Throw? My DS is making great progress toward maxing out all of the other five CFA events, but the B-Ball throw is making the slowest progress. When he first started his CFA workout routine (more than three...

Hello there, Are there any Wisconsin Homeschoolers at any of the Service Academies that can give me some insight or advice on the homeschool hurdles you faced during the candidate application and congressional nomination processes? Thank you.

As a high schooler I used marijuana an average of once a month with friends, experimented with adderal a handful of times (about 10), and used nicotine heavily for about a year as I was addicted (through a vape; I’ve never touched a cigarette). However I no longer use any of these substances and...

Hello all! I am applying for the USNA class of 2023, and I am working on my congressional nomination forms right now. My parents are adamant that I have to establish a personal connection with my congressmen and representative, and one of their friends who is an USAFA grad has agreed. However, I...

I'm now becoming a senior the moment we start school. And I have already started my application for USAFA. But I have a complete hearing loss in my right ear and I know this will disqualify me on DoDMERB I was hoping to know if there is any way I could get around that, like a waiver or...

Hi Everyone, I've seen a lot on this forum about running and thought I'd give my 2 cents. I'll be at BCT in 2 weeks and have been thinking a lot about the topic. Best advice I ever got was that running is almost all mental. Someone who runs a 8 minute mile can knock it down to a 6 minute if...

Hi, may any of you please post good examples of resumes? One that would be an ideal student appointed to the SAs. Also, you are all more than welcome to post your own resume. Thank you very much to all!

I am an Appointee for USAFAPS Class of 2019! Because BMT is in less than two months, I was wondering if I could get any tips for BMT, packing (what to bring that's not on the list), and just the Prep School in general! Thank you!

Greetings Fellow Homeschoolers: I have a few questions about ‘Diversity Candidates’. Are homeschoolers (HS) still considered Diversity Candidates in the US Service Academy Admissions process? Why are HS considered Diversity Candidates (not that I’m complaining), and what does it actually...

Greetings Fellow Homeschoolers: For those homeschooled (HS) candidates and/or HS parents that were successful in achieving a LOA/Nomination to a US Service Academy, just how much detail did the Academy Admissions / Congressional Staff require for homeschool transcripts? We have seven...

I am applying for USMA and USCGA making Coastguard my top pick. For my weighted GPA, I have 3.74 and my unweighted GPA is 4.23. My SAT is currently lacking which is 1340 and my ACT is the worst which is 26. I have been a class president, H20 community service club secretary, Robotics team...