Good ole chances thread

<p>Hello, I just finished my application to USAFA and now I am playing the waiting game. I would like to some feedback where i can improve in some areas in my short amount of time left.</p>

<p>ACADEMICS
Class rank 70 out of 584
GPA 3.9 weighted
ACT 28 eng, 28 math, 32 reading, 28 sci
very hard course load 6 APs this year, 5 last year</p>

<p>ATHLETICS
Crosscountry (11, 12) with letter in both
Track (10,11,12)
Soccer (12th)</p>

<p>EXTRA CURICCULAR
NHS
Beta club
German Honor Society
National German honor society
volunteer at local libraries 100 hours or so
part time job
created own buisness </p>

<p>LEADERSHIP
Captain cross country sernior year
vice commander AFJROTC
cadet commander CAP
President National German Honor Society
student council</p>

<p>many awards, too many to list
cadet lt col in civil air patrol
cadet capt in AJROTC</p>

<p>CPFT
BB Throw - 77 feet
Situps - max at 90
Pushups 60
Shuttle run - dr
pullups-15
mile run - 5:38</p>

<p>Applied to nominations from both senators, congressman, presidential, and vice presidential</p>

<p>ALO Interview
very well, actually said I was the best candidate he had ever seen</p>

<p>any comments or questions are welcome.</p>

<p>I honestly don't know what you expect to hear. You have good academics, clubs, and leadership, and included that quote from your ALO. What would you like us to tell you? I get the feeling you posted all of that not because you really have no idea what your chances are, but that you need reaffirmed for some reason. If your ALO tells you you are "the best candidate he has ever seen," then I think that would be a pretty good indicator of your chances. Sorry if I come across as being rude.</p>

<p>Yeah like zachogden says. I mean, you look good on paper, so as long as you present yourself well in your interviews, you should be able to feel pretty confident. But I guess you don't need to hear this because you seem to already be quite confident, USAFAbound. Just remember though that, while you are most likely fully qualified, there are plenty of 3Q'd people who are not offered appointments.</p>

<p>Exactly, I would just like to know where I can improve in some short time, besides bringing up my test scores.</p>

<p>I had the same exact first impression as zachogden. If someone told you that you were the best, why are you coming to ask people that are not ALOs what to improve on. Shouldn't you ask your ALO if that really is your concern?</p>

<p>Shuttle run - dr?</p>

<p>Take and pass your CAP Spaatz test, other than that it's probably too late to improve anything.</p>

<p>If you want to hear how qualified you are, be sure you are very competative with the details you provided. I would caution you to keep the "look at me I'm the best" in check when June comes around. The Cadre will be only to happy to point out you are no longer the Big Fish in the pond. Probably a good idea not to mention the CAP or AFJROTC stuff at that time too. You will have many opportunities to show your strengths during BCT.</p>

<p>You look like a very good candidate, I wouldn't worry about getting in as long as you present yourself well. With your qualifications, it will be hard, but try hard not to come off as cocky during intreviews.</p>

<p>You're looking pretty set, kiddo. I bet you'll be getting that appointment in March. :)</p>