<p>Hey, NJNets fan...I know this is totally of topic of the Air Force Academy, but (and this may be obvious) are you a New Jersey Nets fan? I'm quite possibly one of the biggest fanatics around New York, and I'm actually excited about the Brooklyn move because they may be coming back here....although I'm sure its going to be hard to catch games all the way out in Colorado...screw the Nuggets, eh? Anyways, I hope you are a Nets fan, otherwise I'm sure all of this will just come off as babble</p>
<p>and oh yeah, just one thing for all you going to the Summer Seminar this year...it doesn't hurt to get in a little bit of shape before you get out there. Someone said a page ago that it really wasnt that bad, and I'd agree with that, but right before Doolie for a Day you do the physical test...and that mile, in the sweltering heat, in that kind of altitude, after all of those other exercises can really get to you.....</p>
<p>Hey- yeah btw I am a HUGE NEW JERSEY NETS FAN! I'm from NJ, but moved to IL a little while ago. ABout being in shape, yeah I will be trust me. I'm a Varsity Swimmer and "amature" bodybuilder if you would call it that. Either way I lift everyday, different routines though for max results haha anyways, I have my interview in like 15 minutes, so good luck to everyone and go Falcons!</p>
<p>I was accepted to Session A for USAFA SS as I've already stated several times but I just found out I'll probably be going to Boys State which unfortunately conflicts with the scheduled dates for Session A, do you all think I could easily get this changed to session B since its still early in the process? And should I provide them a reason or just ask to be switched to session B? Has anyone had this problem before? anyhelp would be greatly appreciated
,Justin</p>
<p>Hey I have another question...This might have been asked before but is there a difference between Session A and Session B or are they pretty much the saem thing... For instance is Session A more prestigous or maybe harder physically than Session B or are they both the same?</p>
<p>They're both exactly the same.</p>
<p>Son had his ALO interview last night via phone for Summer Seminar. Doesn't sound too encouraging. He was pretty disheartened when he got off the phone. It was a bunch of doom and gloom, your GPA isn't high enough, you scores aren't good enough, not enough community hours are too low and budget cuts make the competition a lot tougher for slots this year.</p>
<p>My son says he will keep at it. Including the rigors of the application. But his ALO characterized it as a long shot for both Summer Seminar and as a member for 2011. He was even pretty down beat on the ROTC option.</p>
<p>He does have other options and is looking at other service academies. But this was the top one on his list. I guess we can only hope for the best.</p>
<p>He is also looking into another camp as USAFA sponsored by SAME, anyone familiar with this?</p>
<p>tn48th,</p>
<p>If you call, quickly before the slots are filled they should be able to switch you. You have a good reason for the request. It never hurts to ask the question. What is the worst that can happen?</p>
<p>Someone last year requested a change because of a conflict with Boys State--it was granted. The Academy's stance was that both were too good to miss. Definitely ask!</p>
<p>Has anyone taken an aeronautical class while at the Summer Seminar and if so how was it? Or anyone that has been to the Summer Seminar.. How are the classes they give you hard.. easy.. fun.. boring... just curious on everyone's thoughts that has taken them.</p>
<p>The classes are by no means hard. They're more to get you interested in the subjects. Everyone who did an aero/astro program really liked it and most of the other programs are decent. There's lots of hidden gems too depending on who's instructing. Poli. Sci. to me was the best course of the week and a close second was one I originally had desire to take (making money as an air force officer). We had two 98' grads in there who were able to really talk to us about the decision we faced on if USAFA was right for us. They were very honest and helpful about what making the decision would entail.</p>
<p>Hi I'm new to this post, but I was accepted into Summer Seminar about a week ago. I will be attending Session A (June 11-16)</p>
<p>My son will be attending Session B. In the email that he received, it gave an arrival time of between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on Sunday. For those of you who have been thru Summer Seminar, would you recommend arriving early? Is there anything to do during that six hour period (other than sit around and wait until 4:00)?</p>
<p>You go to lunch, then get all your stuff, then play football or just do whatever untill dinner.</p>
<p>There's pretty much nothing to do but play ultimate frisbee, football, soccer, or basketball.</p>
<p>My flight got in really early because I wanted to spend as much time in CO as possible. It's nice to have that few extra hours to relax before the program really starts and you're way less rushed if you get in early. </p>
<p>It doesn't REALLY matter at all though, although they had too few of the smaller sized of the issued clothes so the people who got there late had to wear XXL shirts all week.</p>
<p>I'm so excited... I really can't wait to go to the Academy... I heard the church is incredible there.. Has anyone actually been in it? Also, how is running in the elevation.. I heard from a friend who is going there now it is extremely hard to run that high as opposed to running down in the valley where I live.. Is it considerably different?</p>
<p>The church was impressive... the stained glass is beautiful.</p>
<p>For any summer seminar kids that got their packets...</p>
<p>Do they still have a spot to sign up for the Obstacle Course?</p>
<p>They did last year and I signed up for it, but then they said we couldnt do it.</p>
<p>This is kind of late, but a few posts ago Squawk 1200 (VFR) had a post about leaving your parents at home when you go to the interview. As a parent I have to agree with that, because I and my daughter sometimes have to fight my trying to do too much for her. A future cadet can handle getting to an interview by themselves.</p>
<p>There is another side to this thought though. When she got her ALO interview for the Summer Seminar, the Air Force Reserve Major came to our home. He actually said my wife and I should stick around, but we tried to say as little as possible.</p>
<p>A good thing that came out of this was we were able to "debrief" her after the interview and tell her some things she should change in the future. </p>
<p>Two biggies: </p>
<ol>
<li><p>Dont be afraid of silence. Answer the question to the best of your ability and then shut up. Keep eye contact and make it clear it is now the interviewers turn to talk. They sometimes sit there for a while to see how you will handle the pressure. A lot of people try to keep answering the question and dig themselves a hole.</p></li>
<li><p>Don't downplay your accomplishments. This is not a time to be modest. They don't consider it bragging to tell them all the things you've done to prepare yourself.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>My daughter is in Session B, and I've already sent some private messages to other Session B people so maybe you can all get an e-mail chain going. My daughter would be doing this herself, but like a lot of you on here sometimes she's too busy and I do some of the research for her.</p>
<p>Good Luck to all</p>