<p>to make a long story short, I’m a rising junior at a university and have come to realize that I kind of hate it (surprise surprise) and really don’t like the future job prospects of being a business major. I wish to apply to the Air Force Academy and was wondering if anyone else has had such an experience of switching from a regular college? I had actually wanted to apply to the air force academy in high school but my father was extremely adamant against it (something about being sent to Iraq…) and actually hid the application from me when it arrived in the mail. Now that I’m more independent I think the time is ripe to actually do what I want to do.
Also a few more questions:
How does wearing contact lenses affect anyone who is at the academy right now? Are you forced to wear glasses most of the time? Also I was on Zoloft for a couple of months and would that hinder my chances? Any comments are welcome
thanks</p>
<p>I spent one year at the University of Florida. I got wait-listed when I applied out of High School. I decided to reapply and now I will inprocess for 2012. My father was against me applying again but I did it anyways. Just make sure your GPA is good (3.0+) and you don't get into any trouble. I am sure any college clubs, jobs and leadership positions will help. Good Luck.</p>
<p>Also, I have heard about people who actually have graduated college applying to USAFA.</p>
<p>About the contacts, if I am right, the only time it will matter is during basic, when you will not be allowed to wear contacts, only BCGs (Basic Cadet Glasses or Birth Control Glasses). After that, contacts or glasses, it's your choice. Also, I remember someone telling me that there was a cadet that graduated from Notre Dame then went to USAFA</p>
<p>My ALO applied during high school, got denied, went to college for a year, applied again, got into prep school, and then finally got it the next year.</p>
<p>Tennisfan88, I know exaxtly how you feel. Congratulations on your decision to move past what your father said to follow your dreams. My parents weren't thrilled with my decision to become a military officer either. I sat down with them and talked it through. Had my mom hate me for a while. Showed them the wonderful oppurtunities of the Academy. Now they pray for me to get in. New York is a very liberal place so people often try to persuade me not to apply to the Academy. When i went to NASS, my squad leader welcomed it. He saw my attitude towards success and told me that I belonged at a service academy. So don't give up hope. If it what's you really want go for it. Call Dodmerb and ask them about the Zoloft thing. If you can live without it, it shoudn't be a problem. =]~</p>