Chances of Admissions

Colleges and Universities A-Z Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs
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<p>I hope to apply to the USAFA next fall; I was just wondering what my chances are. As for the Congressional Nomination, I’m almost certain I will get at least one.</p>

<p>GPA
3.96 U.W
4.56 W</p>

<p>(The only B that I got was in a gifted biotechnology class that is weighted differently than any other class in the school; therefore, my gpa could possibly be a little higher)</p>

<p><em>Toughest Classes that includes AP and BRVGS (Gifted Program)</em>
Rank
4-5/250 (Top 2-3%)</p>

<p>SAT/ACT
2050 Combined (680 CR, 720 M, 650 W)
29 (33 CR, 20 W, 28 M, 26 S)</p>

<p>Activities
NHS, Boys State, National Merit Scholar, United States Achievement Academy, golf and soccer, Student Council, plenty of others</p>

<p>Community Service
5+ hours a week, started Trick or Treating for cans in neighborhood, help out with local community affiliated activities</p>

<p>I know this is a VERY rough resume; However, based on these credentials, what are my chances of being appointed?</p>

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<p>Good. What location are you from. Someplace like South Dakota and that's probably a shoe in; someplace like California or Texas and it would be more competitive (but you still look pretty good on paper).</p>

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<p>HAHAHAHAHAH, no, I'm from Virginia, lol. I was interested in attending one of the academies, but didn't narrow my search down until a girl from my school, who was accepted and is now attending the Air Force Academy, stated that it was a once in a lifetime experience. I just hope I will receive a nomination.</p>

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<p>Virginia is moderately competitive, but your stats are very much like a typical cadet IMHO. Time will tell.</p>

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<p>why are some states more competitve than others? population? and which states are the most competitive?</p>

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<p>New York, Texas, California, are the ones that come up to mind. States like Kansas, ND and SD are states that aren't as competitive nomination wise because of the polulation.</p>

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<p>I'll tell you this. 20% of USAFA is from Texas. 5% (1 in 25) is from where I live iin Texas. I lived in a very competitive area.</p>

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<p>5% = 1 in 25, hornet? ;)</p>

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<p>;)</p>

<p>america's best and brightest :) </p>

<p>hahahah i love you guys</p>

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<p>doh, good catch. 4%. argh. How many times have I said I am both horrid at math and hate it? Quick, PETKO, do a search. I'm sure its more than a dozen by now. ;)</p>

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<p>Lol. I missed a perfect score on a GR by one point due to dividing wrong...with a calculator. D'OH!</p>

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<p>Try living in Colorado. :P But I heard that not so many Californians are at teh Academy.</p>

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<p>Just slightly less Californians than Texans. I would venture to say that California, Texas, Florida, and New York constitute a bit over 50% of the Academy alone.</p>

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<p>I take it Nebraska isn't very competetive...?</p>

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<p>Probably not. That's a good thing for you :)</p>

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<p>Is Florida one of the more competitive states? I would imagine so, but I thought that it was worth asking.</p>

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<p>yes it is.</p>

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<p>Hhaha, so based on the competitiveness of Virginia, how do I stand for getting a nomination? (I'm applying to 5 or so sources)</p>

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<p>I would imagine that Virginia is a competitive state, but I am not 100% sure.</p>

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<p>congressional districts are based on population. every district has about the same population as the next. so it is really based on how many people in that district are actually interested in applying to a service academy. the less interested would increase your chances or the other way around if more apply. the only noms that do not depend on population would be that of a senator.</p>