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United States Air Force Academy Visit Report by RaptorDad2013

Visit to United States Air Force Academy in April 2007 by RaptorDad2013
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since April 10 2007 with 111 posts)
 
7 of 7 people found this visit report helpful

Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Excellent -- on Friday, April 6 with 20+ potential cadets and some who were already accepted -- and LED by the Director of Admissions. Very informative and worth the trip.

Campus Tour: Yes - As with most colleges, the students went one way, the parents another. Both my S and I thought the tour was excellent.

Classroom Visit: Yes - My S attended a Chemistry class where he was asked to participate in a lab experiment -- cadets and prof were very welcoming.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Dormitories:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
"Closed" campus -- to get into the cadet area there are staffed gates and visitors must be accompanied by students or staff.


Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Sports fields, running trails, and great scenery!


City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good


Campus Visit Notes for United States Air Force Academy


Visit Description:

A great visit -- my S is more motivated and inspired than ever to work on his goal to attend USAFA, class of 2013. The visit itself had both the Director of Admissions for the formal presentation, plus three recent graduates (one female, two males -- now 2LT's) who were very candid. No question went unanswered for the parents and the tour was a running commentary on not only what to expect but how parents could be helpful (but not "hovering") to their S/D's as they went through the application process. My S was able to accompany several 4th class (freshmen) cadets to class, dorms, gyms, etc. and got a very comprehensive view of what this atypical college experience will entail.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

Stayed at the Hampton Inn North Entrance and it was excellent -- staff very helpful with tips for visitors to the academy.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

Everything you could want within easy driving distance.

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

Our visit was well worth the time, expense and effort -- I'd recommend it to anyone who is wondering just what a "service academy" is all about.