Chances of admission

Colleges and Universities A-Z Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs
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<p>I know this is the wrong section to post this, but I want the opinion of other people who are going through the same thing I am. Please be honest. Critical even. I really appreciate it.</p>

<p>CFA: Pushups: 75: Situps: 120: Pullups: 8: Shuttle Run: 10.2: Mile Run: 6:50: BB Throw: 65</p>

<p>Medical Status: Qualified</p>

<p>Nomination: Honorable Bill Flores</p>

<p>Application Status: Complete</p>

<p>Academic Accomplishments
Unweighted GPA: 3.95
Class Rank: 2/13
SAT Math: 610
SAT Reading: 630
SAT Writing: 630
All A Honor Roll 2009-2010 School Year, 2010-2011 School Year
History Fair 2nd Place 2009-2010 School Year
Science Fair 5th Place Winner 2009-2010 School Year
Advanced Placement and College Courses 2009 - 2011
Harmony Science Academy 800 Club Inductee 2010-2011 School Year
Turkish Olympiad School Champion</p>

<p>Athletic Achievements
Junior Varsity Cross Country Team Captain
Junior Varsity Track and Field Assistant Coach 2009-2010 School Year
Junior Varsity Track and Field Team Captain 2009-2010 School Year
Varsity Cross Country Team Captain 2010-2011 School Year
Junior Varsity Cross Country Coach 2010-2011 School Year
Cross Country Varsity Letterman</p>

<p>Leadership Achievements
Civil Air Patrol
Texas Wing Encampment Deputy Commander 2011 Summer, Camp Swift, Bastrop TX
International Air Cadet Exchange Ambassador Summer 2011, The Philippines
Florida Wing Encampment Deputy Commander 2010-2011 School year, Tyndall AFB, FL
Texas Wing Cadet Advisory Council Vice Chair 2011-2012 School Year
International Air Cadet Exchange Ambassador Summer 2010, Canada
Cadet Officer School Flight Honor Graduate and Top Speaker Summer 2010, Maxwell AFB, AL
Cadet Training Education Program Instructor 2010-2011 School Year, Camp Mabry, Austin, TX
Texas Wing Encampment Squadron Commander, ALERT Academy, Big Sandy, TX
National Blue Beret Flight Commander, Oshkosh Airventure, Oshkosh, WI
Cadet Training and Education Program Student 2006-2009, Camp Mabry, Big Sandy, TX
Officer Training School Honor Graduate 2008-2009 School Year, Camp Mabry, Big Sandy, TX
Encampment Flight Commander Summer 2008 and 2009, ALERT Academy, Big Sandy TX
Flight Sergeant at Texas Wing Encampment 2007-2008, Camp Swift, Bastrop, TX
Communications NCOIC Encampment Summer 2008, ALERT Academy, Big Sandy, TX
Ground Search And Rescue Specialty School Graduate Summer 2007, Camp Maxey, Paris, TX
Communications School Graduate Summer 2009, ALERT Academy, Big Sandy, TX
Gen. Ira C. Eaker Award
Air Force Association Squadron Cadet of the Year 2010, Shoemaker Composite Squadron</p>

<p>Student Council
Student Body President 2009-2010 School Year
Student Body Vice President 2010-2011 School Year
Senior Advisory Board Member 2011-2012 School Year</p>

<p>Harmony Science Academy
Robotics Team Assistant Director of Public Affairs 2010-2011 School Year
Robotics Team “Human Player” 2009-2010 School Year
Robotics Assistant Captain 2011-2012 School Year
Harmony Science Academy Leadership Camp Instructor 2011 Summer</p>

<p>AWANA
Handbook Leader 2006-2008
Meritorious Award Recipient 2008-2009 School Year</p>

<p>Volunteer Service
Church Camp Counselor 2006-2009
Feast of Sharing 2010-2011 School Year
Academic Mentor 2009-2011
Flight Commander of National Blue Beret Summer 2009</p>

<p>Employment Experience
Abercrombie and Fitch Associate 2010-2011 School Year
Voting Booth Associate 2009-2010 School Year</p>

<p>Miscellaneous Credentials
CPR Qualification, American Red Cross
FEMA Certifications: IS 100, IS 700
CAP Ground Team Member 2 Qualification
CAP Mission Radio Operator Qualification
CAP Flight Line Marshaller Qualification
CAP Urban Direction Finding Qualification</p>

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<p>Historically, candidates who are 3Q (qualified medically, physically and academically) AND have a nomination have a 75% chance of being offered an appointment.</p>

<p>However, you appear to be an ideal candidate for USAFA Prep School, as your SAT (especially the Math portion) is low when compared against your competition.</p>

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<p>I think I disagree with Luigi. most prep school offers go to those who are academically deficient. </p>

<p>your SAT reading is only 10 pts below average, and your math is about 70 pts below average. but other than that, you look golden. </p>

<p>it’s not like all the cadets at usafa had above all the average scores (which is impossible, statistically speaking)</p>

<p>you’re in great shape. I hope you (and I) are appointed</p>

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<p>I would say you have a good chance, but no one can tell you for sure, and the average scores for 2016 will be higher than the posted 2014 ones (even 2015s were higher than 2014s). </p>

<p>Overall it looks like a solid application to me. I just have a word of caution if you do get in that I will say now in case I don’t get a chance later. DO NOT talk about how you were in CAP or make the mistake of thinking you know almost everything about the Air Force already. USAFA is a completely different environment culturally and I speak from experience when I say basic cadets with a resume like yours can either excel and really help everyone else out, or be extremely obnoxious know it alls who bring the wrath of the cadre down on everyone. </p>

<p>On that happy note, good luck. It feels so strange posting here over 4 years after I received my own appointment, but its been a pretty exciting time.</p>