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United States Air Force Academy Visit Report by packermatt7

Visit to United States Air Force Academy in April 2009 by packermatt7
(Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since April 25 2008 with 404 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: Yes - Got to talk to the admissions counselor about my application, which was very helpful. I even hand-carried one of the forms that I still needed to turn in. She was very helpful, reassuring, and nice.

Information Session: Yes - Three recent graduates (2nd Lieutenants) gave a very informative powerpoint, as well as discussed their experiences at the Academy. All had different experiences, but were very helpful.

Campus Tour: Yes - The cadet I shadowed basically took me everywhere I wanted between classes. Got to check out everything that time allowed. Got a good feel for the campus.

Classroom Visit: Yes - Got to sit in on a few classes (Calc II and English). Got a good feel of what it was like to be a student as well as a cadet. Teachers were friendly as well as the cadets.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Everyone was very welcoming. There were a few jokes, being the only civilian in regular clothes, but it isn't bad once you get used to it. Everyone there was nice.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
The teachers were genuinely interested and welcomed me into the class. They were pleasant and pitched in their thoughts as well.


Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
It's beautiful, you have to see it to really experience it. The photos don't do it justice.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
The dorm areas are a little old, but well maintained from what I saw. Everything was clean.


Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
The dorms are normal size compared to other colleges. Three cadets per room. It's small, but livable.


Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
It's a military base...


Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
It is gorgeous. It's nestled right into the mountains and a short drive from Colorado Springs.


City/Town/Community:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Very active community. Bike trails, Olympic Training Center. Beautiful scenery. Garden of the Gods, Pike's Peak, mountains, Cave of the Winds. Small town feel with big city resources.

Campus Visit Notes for United States Air Force Academy


Visit Description:

The USAFA is absolutely amazing. I'll be attending as a member of Class of 2013.

The cadets there might joke with you, saying "Don't do it" or "go to a real college and have fun." Obviously, if you know what the USAFA is all about, you'll know how to take it.
Don't take my word for it, visit it and see.

Work hard, keep in shape, succeed academically, and the USAFA becomes reality.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

The Elephant Bar is fantastic... a little expensive.
Chipotle right outside the North Gate.