<p>So I just got notification that I was accepted into the summer seminar. I was wondering what to expect! What will you be doing?</p>
<p>You basically spend some time taking classes, playing intramurals, doing PT, eating in Mitch’s and then it concludes with one day that is like basic training. It is actually a fairly good approximation of cadet life, however, when I finished it (back in the summer of 2007) I did not want to go to USAFA. I changed my mind after thinking about it and am now a junior</p>
<p>I would definitely accept the invitation to attend Summer Seminar as it was announced that the USAFA will no longer conduct Appointee Orientation Sessions. Summer Seminar will greatly aid you in making a decision as to whether you think the USAFA is a fit for you.</p>
<p>BTW - our son went to Summer Seminar and decided not to attend Appointee Orientation so I personally think this might have been a good area if they had to cut back on an area. However, I would encourage parents to visit the campus beforehand if possible, similar to how many parents go on civilain college campus visits with their child. Also, if you did not get into Summer Seminar, but got an Appointment, be sure and schedule a campus visit just like you would to any college you are thinking about attending, plus do alot of reading online about the major differences in attending a service academy vs. a civilian college.</p>
<p>I’ve got to respectfully disagree with the sentiment that it’s a realistic approximation of cadet life. It’s similar in that you attend classes, eat at Mitch’s, and do some PT, sure. What you don’t experience, though, are any of the things that will take up 99% of your time as a cadet. The big one there is obviously homework, but there are also the little things like roll call, CPME, cleaning for AMIs, sitting on honor boards, grad physical requirements, doing laundry, dental appointments, yearbook photos, your cadet job, managing four degrees, paying bills, etc. It’s the little things, both military and non, that suck the hours out of your day. Honestly, I think it’s impossible to really know what it’s like to be a cadet until you’ve done it. That said, if you like Summer Sem, you’ll probably enjoy life here too. If the concept of this place seems right for you, then it probably is.</p>
<p>I would say it is one of the closest approximations to cadet life out there. Is it the same? Definitely not. What it does provide is an idea of the kind of things cadets do. What it doesn’t do is replicate the repetativeness and stress of the daily grind.</p>
<p>i applied to the summer seminar too, and i’m wondering, in order to gauge my chances of getting in, what was your resume/grades like for the application?</p>
<p>So I have found out that I have a split tendon in my ankle and it’s been keeping me from being able to run. What should I do about the summer seminar? I should be getting the surgery I need in the middle of the summer but not in enough time for the summer seminar?</p>
<p>So, you are having surgery after summer seminar?</p>
<p>If so, just let your cadre know that you are injured and cannot participate fully in PT. It should not be a huge deal. It’s not like summer seminar is a graded PT test.</p>
<p>Yeah I should be able to get it 2 weeks after summer seminar! Thanks! I was worried I was gonna have to not go because of it!</p>
<p>I will b working summer seminar this summer as well as 1st BCT. Looking forward to meeting some of you. Congrats!</p>
<p>I went to the one last year, and summer seminar was honestly the highlight of my summer. It’s a lot of fun if you’re truly interested in the academy, but there were a lot of kids who were miserable because their parents forced them. For me, it solidified my desire ti attend, for others it changed their mind. I received my appointment for the class of 2015 in December and can’t wait for June. Good luck, and have fun! And CadCandMateus, maybe I’ll see you there.</p>
<p>Also, be ready to face the altitude if you’re from sea level. I’m from the South-East, and was in pretty good shape when I went from club swimming. Just running up a short flight of stairs almost had me out of breath. An drink lots of water.</p>