<p>I know there’s probably a lot of threads about this but I’m going to ask anyway.</p>
<p>My nomination interviews are coming up and I have some questions…</p>
<li><p>When applying for a nomination, is it OK to say that you are only interested in the Air Force Academy?</p></li>
<li><p>What are your top three pieces of advice for someone about to interview?</p></li>
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<p>yes, be clear about what you want. don't let them push you to another academy if you don't want it.</p>
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<li>be yourself
-- keep eye contact
--- answer the questions (don't jump around the bush)</li>
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<p>Speak clearly and confidently. Don't look down at the ground and fumble around with your hands - sit up straight, look him/her in the eye, and proudly say what you want to say.</p>
<p>Any particularly difficult questions? What were the big ones?</p>
<p>I've heard from some people that you are 'supposed' to say you want to go to any of the academies. In my opinion, this is absolutely wrong. If you only want USAFA, SAY SO! However, if you only want usafa it is hopefully because you want to be an Air Force officer and would pursue an AF ROTC scholarship if you did not get in. Making it clear that your goal is to be an Air Force officer is the key point. As for difficult question, make sure you have a good monologue memorized for what to say when they ask "is there anything else the board should know about you?" Saying no in response to that question is not good :)</p>
<p>Here are some more examples:</p>
<p>"Why do you want to become an officer in the United States Air Force."</p>
<p>"What seperates you from other candidates"</p>
<p>"Give an example of something you did which bettered your school or community and demonstrated your leadership ability"</p>
<p>"Are you willing to risk your life by going to war"</p>
<p>"What makes you think you can handle the rigors of a service academy"</p>
<p>In general, I would look over your resume and remember all of the things you've done, and be prepared to answer specific question on them.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
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<li><p>I want to become an officer in the Air Force to serve my country. I want to be a leader with the satisfaction of knowing each and every day that I am doing something that is worthwhile, something that I am willing to die for. I want to fly planes. If that does not happen, I look forward to the endless job opportunities an Air Force officer can have.</p></li>
<li><p>Not sure on what to say for this one yet... I need to think it over some more.</p></li>
<li><p>(explain group I helped create at our school that promotes racial, ethnic, and religious tolerance)</p></li>
<li><p>Yes, to put it simply.</p></li>
<li><p>By loading my senior schedule with the most rigorous classes available, I think that I am preparing myself each and every day. I hold a part-time job, participate in many extracurricular activities (president of one), play baseball, and still manage to fulfill my commitment to each and hold a 4.0 gpa. I am learning the necessary skills to survive the academic rigors of the Air Force Academy. (also talk about physical training I am doing now).</p></li>
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<p>Those are my basic answers...</p>
<p>One thing I hate about my resume is that I don't have much community service. Any ideas on how to put a non-negative spin on this? I was thinking of saying how I am so busy with my other stuff, but does that tell them "What else won't he have time for at the Academy?"</p>
<p>Anyway, thanks for the help.</p>
<p>You're flying an A-10, tasked with the elimination of some high-priority targets in Afghanistan. Upon reaching the village, you see that it's full of women and children who would surely be wounded or killed by your fire. Do you press the attack and accomplish the mission, or do you keep your finger off the trigger in hopes of saving innocent lives?</p>
<p>You're already in the military and are sitting in front of two retired Colonels who you've just met. Each must be around 75 years old (but for the purpose of the scenario, they're both still active duty). One turns to you and tells you that you're now under his direct command. In a minute, he'll give you a pistol, and he orders you to shoot the other. Do you follow his order?</p>
<p>These are the two that stand out in my mind - the two for which I didn't have a solid, immediate answer. Practice moral/ethical questions like this, because they can be the toughest ones by far.</p>
<p>That's when its good to familiarize yourself with the LOAC and UCMJ.</p>
<p>aka... don't obey unlawful orders. also think of a scenario in which you failed and how you overcame it.. or how you worked at something and finally got it.</p>
<p>I remember the most oddball question I had. "What was the best book you have read in the past year, and why?"</p>
<p>You can't predict them all, lol.</p>
<p>"If you were a Disney princess, which one would you be and why?"</p>
<p>Yes, I've heard it. Questions like that are really a gauge of your personality and ability to think on your feet. I mean, really, is there a great answer to that...? ;)</p>
<p>Somewhere I heard a story about Adm. Rickover doing interviews for some position. During the middle of the interview, Rickover made a rather strange demand. He looked at the young officer and said, "make me angry." At that, the young officer set his arm on Rickover's desk, and proceeded to sweep everything off the desk, in one quick motion.</p>
<p>It worked...and he eventually got the position.</p>
<p>DS had the book question also and he was asked about his calc class.</p>
<p>For dependent kids you might not be asked about the AF. They noticed our DS walk in with Bullet, looked at the record and realized he is a military kid. The only question they asked him about the military was what does Dad do? </p>
<p>In NC it was a committee of 3 and none were prior military.</p>
<p>Of course there is Petko, but let me think about it and get back to you ...oops I guess I failed</p>
<p>"We have an x number of candidates vying for these 10 spots. Why should you be one of the 10?" Was a question I was asked. I think it was one of the more difficult questions where you had to differentiate yourself without sounding too snobbish.</p>
<p>Personally I had a panel of 7 people with one AF officer and one principal (not sure from where) for the interview</p>
<p>DS had that question too. I guess he answered it well since he got the nom</p>
<p>I'm probably one of the few that never had to interview. Go figure.</p>
<p>make sure you know basic AF knowledge, such as the core values, horor code, mission and vision, what you want to do in the Air Force...</p>
<p>When I told them I wanted to be a pilot, they asked me the armament of the f-16, luckily i knew it from Summer Seminar, but they then asked which planes needed navigators, and I drew a blank. So i ended up saying, "well, not many because there is a little black box that was invented...it's called a GPS..." they really liked that!</p>
<p>I remember they asked me if I saw cheating and high school and then asked why I did not report it. They then asked if I would be able to turn in my best friend here. </p>
<p>If you need some extra time to collect your thoughts before you answer, just reply that is a very good question then proceed with your response.</p>
<p>I am surprised by that question Viper...that is like asking what is the difference between a bomb and a missile. Many kids don't want to fly. I am guessing you have an association to the 16, thus, go figure that's why you chose Viper as your moniker ;)</p>
<p>I strongly suggest not to use that as an answer...a navigator or WSO on the board would not have taken to it very kindly...better answer is would be the role of navigators are changing daily, I respect them, but I am not sure the role they will play when I graduate from UPT in 2014. Or a real easy answer the F-15E Strike has WSO's and that jet isn't known to be lawn darts!</p>
<p>Bullet...I couldn't resist...I still have that WSO wife mentality</p>
<p>DS also had the cheating question.</p>
<p>Always remember you do not know the background of the interviewers...saying a navigator can be replaced by a gps will not give you pts if there is a nav on the board. It is kind of like saying the line from the movie Turner and Hooch...if you aren't a flyer, than you're sweeping up bird***** on the runway...not cool.</p>