Is it possible to transfer to the Academy?

aglages
Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:13:53 +0000

Good! The varsity athletics will help your application.

Apply as soon as the new application is available THIS year…before the end of your freshman year. Before the beginning of your freshman year. Continue to re-apply each year if you are not initially accepted/appointed. You want to demonstrate an ongoing interest and perseverance in attending USAFA. Being turned down one year does NOT have an adverse effect on the next years application. In fact the opposite is true. The admissions committee knows how difficult / time consuming the application process is…and they will take a positive interest in those applicants that show they REALLY want an opportunity at USAFA by continuing to improve their applications and continuing to try to gain an Appointment.

You need to be VERY serious about your grades during your freshman year at CC. The level of competition/difficulty of the CC classes will not be the same as USAFA so you need to "knock the ball out of the park " with your grades. Especially after your earlier HS experience.

Also…you might want to check with your HS math/science/athletic coaches and see if they will write you letters of recommendations. You never know which you might need but it will likely be easier to get them while you are still in school rather than over the Summer and next year after you graduate. Keep in mind you will probably need letters of recommendations from you college professors as well.

Remember to consistently practice all the events that you will be tested on for your physical fitness test.

Check to see if there is an AFROTC Detachment at a college that is close enough for you to commute to a couple of times weekly. You do not need to attend classes at that particular college but a lot of AFROTC Detachments have cadets from many outside schools including CC. Involvement (and success) in AFROTC will make your application stronger…if it’s available to you. Keep in mind you will need your Detachment Commander’s recommendation…so work hard and get/stay involved in Detachment activities.

Don’t forget to apply for ALL the noms you are eligible for each year.

If you work hard enough at this you can succeed. Keep in mind some things are out of your control…like DODMERB…so get the application complete as soon as possible and try to complete the DODMERB as soon as USAFA allows it. If you are going to have some physical disqualification you need to find out early and to determine whether you can get a waiver.

Good Luck!