<p>In this week’s AF Times…only 9222 applications this year vs 9604 last year. They are offering 1260 appointments with 1084 offered so far 300 accepted.</p>
<p>Last year there were 1746 appointments offered that is quite a difference 1390 entered. The number of applications are back within historical norms.</p>
<p>Do you mean they are only offering 1260 appointments total or they are shooting for a class size of 1260 and offering about 1400 appointments?</p>
<p>Also, how do you know all this and where did you get those numbers for the class of 2010?</p>
<p>So why did collegeboard.com just change the reported acceptance rate to 18% from 13%? 1260/9222 = 13%...</p>
<p>The Air Force Times article stated that they are only offering 1260 appointments. The yield is to be announced in July. </p>
<p>1746/9604 = 18% Collegeboard stats are always one year behind.</p>
<p>no, wonder I got in...</p>
<p>I was thinking the same thing. Especially after that one kid and his amazing calculus accomplishments.</p>
<p>So, basically it is going to be harder to become accepted to the Academy because they are offering less slots?</p>
<p>Yeah, the acceptance rate went down from 18% to 13%, so its 5% harder to get in this year as compared to last. Less people applied this year than last, but they need to let a fewer proportion of those people in because of the unusually high rate of appointment acceptances last year.</p>
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<p>Each year group is managed differently. As many of you may know the AF is shrinking, so the number officers needed in the future is smaller. So for the next few years the class sizes maybe smaller. </p>
<p>You be in the year group 2010, your promotions will be met as a group. The only way that changes is if you promote early/late (Below the Zone/Above the Zone). If your year group is large, promotion chances can be smaller and small year group more people as percentage.</p>
<p>Many moons ago in the mid-90s, the AF sent fewer people to pilot training. I am not to sure how well that has turn out. We joked at the time that if these folks stay in they all will generals.</p>
<p>I know right now there is a shortage of 0-6s that are pilots, and 0-6s in general. And there are too many Generals, the AF is in the process of changing 0-7 slots down to 0-6 because the need to shed 30+ Generals.
So there are even more 0-6s needed.</p>
<p>One thing that is certain the AF will change it mind about everything. (name tags on uniforms, then not, then back on.)</p>
<p>My dad relayed information from my ALO to me who said that they were "going to have a class size this year that was equal to last years, and to accomodate the cadets, they will be building a new dorm, which we will see when we go up there".</p>
<p>Now this sounded completely wrong to me, especially the thing about the new dorm, and it wouldn't be the first time that he has been way off with his information.</p>
<p>Can anyone put this down for sure?</p>
<p>I haven't heard anything, but that doesn't seem right at all. Plus, aren't the Academies bound by Federal law as to the numbers they are allowed to have?</p>
<p>When I went in OCT they were building something, but I don't know what it is.</p>
<p>As for the AF "down sizing" that's legit. A family friend is struggling w/ this, because he got passed over for promotion, and somehow his tour of duty was extended impacting his job "opportunities" and therefore his chances of getting passed over again are greater.</p>
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<p>Now this sounded completely wrong to me, especially the thing about the new dorm, and it wouldn't be the first time that he has been way off with his information.</p>
<p>Can anyone put this down for sure?
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<p>There use to be 40 SQs. I believe that they would reactivate those SQs before they would build a new dorm. </p>
<p>The AF would have to ask congress for the money to build a new building. In the 90s they added a new building the cadet area. It was all over the news, AOG talked about it as well as the AF Times.</p>
<p>I think some ALOs are better informed than others...went to an info night at another HS. Another ALO (not my son's) told the group about summer seminar being 2 weeks and kept talking about SERE. SERE should be brought back.</p>
<p>From a June 2005 Sups. newsletter</p>
<p>ONGOING CONSTRUCTION </p>
<p>As you know, construction is a big part of life here at the Academy. While most bases and college campuses were built over a period of many years, the entire Academy was constructed essentially at the same time. That time was nearly 50 years ago, so the buildings, despite their pristine external appearance, are in need of repair. The administration building, Harmon Hall (my once and future office building), is shut down for massive renovation. It is now literally a mere shell of its former selfyou can see right through it. It will probably be another year until we get back in there. Now, another major construction project has begun: The dining hall, Mitchell Hall, is operating at about half-size for the next few months while the inside of the building gets its makeover. Not sure what the impacts will be on the cadets, but it will certainly cause some inconvenience.</p>
<p>Is this common? </p>
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<p>My son has applied to both USNA and AFA -- Congressional nomination in December, rejected by DoDMerb, but then approved waiver (for USAFA) in early March. USNA approved academics and physical fitness. But, no LOA. </p>
<p>So far, our congressional office has not heard YES or NO from either academy. His contact at USAFA hoped to know last week, but is now saying maybe mid-April. USNA is also saying mid-April.</p>
<p>The waiting is not fun -- is this common? Does anyone have insight into what is likely happening 'behind the scenes?'</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>We are in nearly the same situation, but have had a little more communication with the admissions officer at AFA and our congressional staffer in charge of the nomination process. At this point, the early decision and regular decision candidates have been notified. If you haven't heard anything yet, you are still in the pool of candidates to backfill as appointees make their final decision. Since many appointees have multiple appointments (AFA, USNA, WP, etc.), there will naturally be more openings, especially after the 5/1 deadline for accepting the appointment. While there is still a chance for appointment - and CC members are very encouraging! - chances are very small at this point in time. We have moved on with our second choice college plans and are amazed at how good it feels to not be waiting anymore. Good luck and I hope you hear some good news soon!</p>