<p>Ahh the waiting is killing me. I just even want to hear that they are starting to send out the appoinments/LOA’s. If anybody has any news of their own appointment or even someone else’s, please share the information.</p>
<p>I second that....</p>
<p>the rest of my family is enjoying never getting the mail..</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure that I'll know by thursday or friday at the latest, I'll let you know what they decided (I'm obviously hoping they accept me) either way. I'm assuming LOA's will be arriving at some peoples door's very soon now because in the packet, it says that they will be distributed in early November, which is obviously right now</p>
<p>I hate waiting like none other.</p>
<p>Waiting waiting and waiting. I have developed so many nervous habits recently and its because of the waiting!! Even just thinking about the academy now my heat rate jumps a bit. I wounder if this is a test of them...lol.</p>
<p>My parents are just as nervous (although a bit more confident) as i am... GAH! Why does the AFA have to be the slowest of the service academies?</p>
<p>"Why does the AFA have to be the slowest of the service academies?"</p>
<p>Great point. Just think...if accepted...BCT is only 6 months 24 days away.</p>
<p>everyone I know is asking why I am so stressed. "You know you're going to get in. Why are you so worried?" Well, its not true. It just makes the waiting worse. </p>
<p>man, I know where I want to be in 6 months and 24 days.</p>
<p>"You know you're going to get in. Why are you so worried?"</p>
<p>I hate it when people say that and they just don't understand how hard it is to get in and how many hoops you have to jump through. The other bad one I don't like is when people don't even know what it is and then assume its just a regular pay your money and go type place or when some one says "Yah, I'm thinking about going to the Air Force Academy." They don't understand that either you want to go or you don't want to go and they think about you coming.</p>
<p>I agree, it also makes seeking help a problem. People are like "Oh what do you have to worry about? You're going to get it." Not to be pesimistic but its alot harder than "just getting it" as some of the above posters were saying. Hell... i didnt make it last year, what makes them think i will this year?</p>
<p>Alot of times for my own protection i try to avoid thinking about the academy and myself there. Just for my own protection and disillusionment. I dont want to think about it too much and make it a reality before fate is determined.</p>
<p>Gah... i know i want this more than anything else and has been my dream since i was in 6th grade. Actually i am lucky...ive never dreamed about being in/getting accepted to the academy. I think that would be the most depressing thing when i woke up...</p>
<p>PatriotCPM - Technically wont you get a most a yes by end of the week, not a no? If you dont get an LOA/Early appointment... you can still (and will) be considered during regular selections when everyone else is. Even late selections. If you dont find out anything, dont give up hope!</p>
<p>Setting yourself up for major disappointment is a very bad thing to do. In fact, I've convinced myself that I'm not going to get in so that if I don't it won't be as hard of an emotional blow. A lot of my friends just don't understand that it's rediculously hard to get in and stay there, and I'm assuming it's like that virtually everywhere.</p>
<p>Yes, it's true that all I'll hear this week (if anything, but the coach said he was going to call as soon as he sees their decision) will either be "Yes, you're in", or "You're not in just yet". If I recieve the latter, then I just get injected into the regualar selections. Needless to say I'm furiously hoping for the former. </p>
<p>Just becuase you didn't make it last year doesn't at all affect your chances this year. Many circumstances change, and plus applying again shows initiative and persistence on your part-They definately like that.</p>
<p>"Alot of times for my own protection i try to avoid thinking about the academy and myself there. Just for my own protection and disillusionment. I dont want to think about it too much and make it a reality before fate is determined."</p>
<p>I've started doing that too. The place I always deny it is in talking to others. Everyone asks "what college are you looking at," and I always reply with Purdue or Iowa State (my backups). It lets me avoid the "ohh...you'll make it," or a discussion with someone who has no clue what the academy is.</p>
<p>A lot of people have no idea what it is. Its actually funny. A few weeks ago my math teacher asked me if it was a 4-year college and if I were going to get a degree... I am getting tired of explaining it. And I'm getting tired of the people telling me to "be careful" and "watch your back" and "bring mace" because I'm a girl and they had some bad press a few years ago. So I've been avoiding talking too much about it lately too.</p>
<p>I'm so lucky I have other friends applying for WP and USNA. IT makes things easier cause we all know, and my other non-academy friends understand from us. And all my teachers have helped past cadets get in. But it doesn't help, "O YOU WILL GET IN" AHHH, so few understand!</p>
<p>Falcon did you apply and get the letter from Purdue? I'm happy they sent me an acceptance about a month ago, 14,000 dollar scholarship as well. I would hope for an ROTC one as well. Rose-Hulman has said yes too, having my back-ups already saying yes helps a lot, but I want to be able to say no to them soon, I really do.</p>
<p>Yeah, I got my acceptance and 14,000 dollars (well appreciated).</p>
<p>"Yeah, I got my acceptance "
I almost fainted when i saw that but would have congradulated you deffinately!</p>
<p>Another thing that irritates me is people who cannot differentiate between Air Force enlistment and Air Force Academy... Sometimes when i tell people i didnt make it into the academy they are like "get in? I thought you just join."</p>
<p>Thanks patriotCPM. I know you are reapplying this year as a college student so i dont feel that bad. Actually im slightly glad i didnt get in last year for various reasons. But a cadet told me this year is really hard and they are going to lighten up next. 400 freshmen were on AP! Mind you thats an already filled class but still...</p>
<p>GAH!! I HATE WAITING!! My moto this year (one of them): Hurry up and wait! Also my other one is "Im going to get in or give them hell trying" in very figurative terms.</p>
<p>You guys are turning this into a real pitty party thread. I came to noogie some heads. Listen up. You're placing too much importance on what people think or what they're saying to you. Yes. There are MANY outside of the loop who don't quite get it. Even school officials. They say these simple things because they want to support you because they realize you want this so badly. They just don't know what else to say but want to support you. Go easy on them ok. It takes alot of research to know about Academies and sometimes people just don't know. I'm still learning alot everyday. I know it must make your nerves go completely raw at this point though. You guys are an elite group in choosing this path. If you get in or not, you will always remain a part of that. Give yourselves some pats on the backs for being among the few who are dedicated enough to even try this. There aren't a great many kids out there who are so committed to serving your country and seeking the best education offered. Thats why people are so impressed by you. You're focused on one goal right now. To get in. That might overwhelm some people because they've never come across a kid with such high goals. Please don't play the mind games telling yourself that you're not going to get in either. Keep the faith! Hold on till the very end. If you think this part is tough. Wait till you get there. I saw some photos of AFA D.I.'s. Made my skin crawl. Scary! Just stay cool, breathe and be the leaders that I know you are. You're going to do great things no matter what. I swear I'll find you and break your legs if you don't post the second you know something. Keep talking to each other. Atleast here, everyone knows what your going through. SMILE! Go eat pizza and play World of Warcraft or get on aim or something. RELAX.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reality check!</p>
<p>Question:</p>
<p>When is the latest date to do the CFA? </p>
<p>I'm nervous about it and it doesn't make matters better to know that its a one shot test. So my other question is would it be better to get it over with now and wait for word (board is already meeting) or train a bit more and turn it in before March (the last board meeting?).</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice in advance</p>
<p>Can't they send out LOA's without the CFA? If so, then it might be ok to wait. Personally, mine isn't that strong, but I decided to send it early to get it out of the way and have them see where I am now.</p>
<p>I believe you have to have the CFA results in for them to consider you for an LOA. For an LOA you need to have
-SAT/ACT Grades
-CFA results
-Candidate Activities Record
-HS Transcript
-Drug/Alcohol Abuse Form
-Personal Data record</p>