<p>w00t session A! </p>
<p>Hmm mine says 08 :/</p>
<p>Edit: oops wait the West Point...errr...</p>
<p>/looks for paper</p>
<p>Haha ya it does say 2007. I'm gonna give my West Point session to som1 on the wait list ^^</p>
<p>I got in too!!! Mine says 07 as well on the workshops.</p>
<p>Stats:
GPA: 4.18 (weighted)
PSAT: 76 CR 73 M 63 writing
Overall 211 (2110)</p>
<p>ECs: Class President (9,10,11) Editor of newspaper. Varsity Team Captain of Ice Hockey Team 10th and 11th grade. And many many others but those are the big 3. Alot of community service hours.</p>
<p>Haha, mine also says 2007 on the workshop packet...</p>
<p>But when are all you planning on arriving there?</p>
<p>I recieved my acceptance packet in the mail on Saturday :-)</p>
<p>Congratulations!</p>
<p>Looking back as a wise, soon-to-be Basic ;), SS was a special time to solidify my desire to be at the Academy and to visualize what I will be going through. Be sure to make the most of your cadets, since they are really cool people to get to know and are great at answering questions. :)</p>
<p>Wow looks like I was the only person to not get accepted. However, I received a letter two days after my rejection stating that I "have the potentilal for admssion."</p>
<p>Don't worry too much about not getting in to Summer Seminar since in some ways it is harder because it is all academics based. Just keep involved in leadership and E.C. and sports. Also really work hard to bolster academics and you'll have a great shot for 2013 :)</p>
<p>Thanks, I was pretty disappointed when I was rejected. I guess it is just motivation for me to push myself harder.</p>
<p>Taz,</p>
<p>Do NOT be discouraged!! I have said this before and I feel like I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, but there is NO WAY they can accept everyone. There are more current cadets at the Academy who did NOT go to SS than did. I know the rejection is still sinking in with you but "rejection" just means no to SS, NOT the Academy itself. ..thus, the letter they sent you shortly thereafter. There are numerous stories about folks who didn't get into SS but who went on to lofty careers as USAFA grads. I personally know of one and I have her full permission to share that you can even go on to become an Air Force Thunderbird after being rejected to Summer Seminar!--TRUE story!!</p>
<p>DO take that rejection and turn it into pure motivation. THAT's the spirit!!!! I get so sad when I read about rejections to SS because some think it's a do or die program, but in reality they can only take on a small number each summer.</p>
<p>Study hard this year and if you really want an Appointment, you CAN make it happen! There's also a good book by William L. Smallwood that goes into specific details about do's and don'ts to acceptance.</p>
<p>Good luck, Taz!</p>
<p>Flymom, </p>
<p>Thank you for those kind words. Like I said the rejection only motivated me more. Thank you for the information on the book, I will look into it. On a side note the Thunderbird pilot that you are talking about wouldn't happen to be the one who is currently flying? If so I saw her perform this past weekend.</p>
<p>Once again thank you,
Taz</p>
<p>Taz,</p>
<p>The current female Thunderbird is Samantha Weeks, and lucky you that you got to see them fly! (btw, Samantha is also a USAFA grad!!!) I'm not sure if she went to summer seminar or not :) !! Samantha is in her second year with the team and is the second female to fly with them. I am referring to the first-ever female T-bird pilot, Maj. Nicole Malachowski who flew the 2006-2007 seasons. She was declined for Summer Seminar but like you, didn't give up! ...and she jokes about it now!! I hope you're joking about it in a few years, Taz!!</p>
<p>flymom: I love reading your advice/encouragment to all the hopefuls! What would we do without all the moms on these forums?</p>
<p>I'm not sure if you all know how much we really appreciate the "atta-boy" that you moms (and everyone in general, but especially the moms :D) give us!</p>
<p>I thought a thanks was due and found a somewhat relavant opportunity :)</p>
<p>SemperExcelsius,</p>
<p>I'm so happy that you see my words as "atta-boys" (and don't forget the atta-girls!! :)) but no thanks is needed because I am only returning what I receive when I come here with my own questions! I should be thanking all of you--all you who aspire to attend the Academy. You will be our future leaders and it's very humbling to come here and read your posts. You can tell that most of you are first rate students with big aspirations and big dreams, and I hope that you know that they can come true. I firmly believe that if you think something, you can make it reality. So thank YOU for pursuing your dream. In the long run it will benefit is all! Dream Big, SemperE! :)</p>
<p>I was just wondering if anyone had any idea how far we should be able to run. For example, what was the longest you had to run at one time. Thanks for any input.</p>
<p>I only recall running for any sort of distance three times during Summer Seminar; twice after morning PT we ran about half of a mile (two laps around the Terrazzo), during the CFA we had to run the mile, and during Doolie For a Day there was a 1.2 mile run after the Element Challenge. Aside from the CFA, you will be running with your element, and even then only as fast as your slowest person. Regardless, you should still strive to be in the best shape possible; the altitude can and probably will affect your performance. Plus, the aerobic endurance you can gain from running will certainly prove useful for the harsh PT you're sure to face during Doolie For a Day. What sort of running shape are you in right now?</p>
<p>I'd work more on push ups, flutter kicks, etc. Just be in good shape and you will be fine.</p>
<p>I do track, but I'm mid-distance. I'm able to run for 30 minutes (until I get bored) or three, four miles (again, I just get bored). I've been working on getting ready for the CFA by doing situps and pushups. I'm able to do 20 pushups at any one time, and I do two sets of 60 (for each leg) flutterkicks when I work on abs. And I'm a chick.</p>
<p>only thing i could say for the CFA is get those pushups up and try your darndest to get a pullup. and if you run the mile, it'd be great to get it under 7 :) but thats just my opinion!</p>
<p>I'm going to SS, and I've never heard of a flutter kick. Can anyone explain them so I can practice?</p>