How to Apply to the U.S. Air Force Academy
Excel academically., Be involved., Be active., Take the ACT or SAT., Apply early., Check eligibility., Find an admissions liaison., Complete your pre-candidate questionnaire., Seek nomination., Request transcripts and teacher evaluations., Take the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Excel academically.
Do not just take the minimal class, take Advanced Placement, honors or accelerated class and do well in them.
Get the best GPA you can and be ranked high in your class. -
Step 2: Be involved.
Compete on sports teams, be an active member in leadership, National Honor's Society, in your church.
Volunteer and take part in local projects.
The more things that you are able to participate in the better-rounded you will be. , To be in the Air Force you must take and pass a physical fitness test.
Be and stay active.
To better you do on this test the better you chances you will have getting the career you would like in the Air Force as well as getting accepted. , One of these tests is needed to apply to any college or university.
Do well on this and you will become more competitive.
The minimal average score the academy accepts is a
26.
If you are above average, the better your chance are of getting noticed. , The earlier you apply the more dedicated you look to becoming a student at the Academy and the more time the admissions office will be able to go over your application so that they are able to see what a great applicant you are.
You can begin applying the summer after your junior year of high school. , In order to apply to the academy you must be: at least 17 but not older than 23 by July 1 of the year you enter the Academy a United States Citizen unmarried with no dependents , Contact you liaison early in the application process.
They are very valuable in knowledge and resources when it comes to the application process.
Later in the process you will have an interview with your liaison, so the earlier you build a relationship with them the better.
To find your admissions liaison go to the academy admissions website and enter your location.
It will give you the name and email of your liaison. , This can be started as soon as March 1 of your junior year and must be completed by December
31.
Once completed the questionnaire will determine if you will become a candidate or not.
To complete to questionnaire you must have the following available: full legal name, birth date, social security number mailing address, home phone number, email address high school name and class size class rank and GPA (on a
4.0 scale, no weighted) one or more test score:
PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT , This is a long process and it is recommended that you start very early.
Nominations must be submitted by December 31st.
In order to be accepted you must get a nomination letter from one of the following:
Congressional Vice Presidential Military Affiliated U.S.
Territory International , Must provide official transcripts.
You will receive a USAFA Form 143 to give to your counselor.
It is your responsibility to make sure that your counselor completes the form and mails it in.
In order to gain more information about your academic career and character the USAFA requires three different evaluations.
There is a form on the Air Force Academy website to print out for them.
These must be completed by: 11th or 12th grade English instructor Math Instructor One other instructor (Science or History) , There are six events that you must prepare for.
You must pass and perform well on the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) otherwise you may be disqualify.
You are responsible in finding your own examiner and providing them with the instructions for administering the test for you.
Some great options are you physical education teacher or your coach.
The six events are as followed: basketball throw pull-ups/flexed arm hang shuttle run modified sit-ups (crunches) push-ups one-mile run , Participation in all athletic and non-athletic activities will make you a more competitive candidate in the application process and if you had a leadership position in any of the organizations that is even more desirable.
To receive credit for all the activities you participated in you must complete this form which is found at the Academy's website. , For the writing sample you have the option of three questions, you must respond to two of them.
The responses should reflect who you are and should be answered truthfully using specific and concrete details.
You should also demonstrate your critical thinking, organization and grammar skills.
You also have to schedule a personal interview.
This is to be conducted with your academic liaison.
You must contact them to schedule your interview.
Treat this as a job interview and dress professional, this is an important part in the application process. , The Academy only wants candidate of high moral character.
In this session you will have to report any legal issues, for example any arrests or citation.
You must include all details of all events.
If you are selected a background check will be performed.
You also must complete the Drug/Alcohol abuse statement.
Your academic liaison will provide access and further instructions for this portion. , You must meet medical and weight standards for a commission in the USAF.
The Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB) will determine if you are qualified.
Note: it may take up to four months to complete this process so start it as early as possible.
There is more information about what the medical evaluation entitles on the academy's website.
In order for you name to be submitted to complete the DODMERB you must have three of the following completed:
Candidate Fitness Assessment Candidate Personal Data Record Candidate Activities Record Teacher Evaluations Writing Sample -
Step 3: Be active.
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Step 4: Take the ACT or SAT.
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Step 5: Apply early.
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Step 6: Check eligibility.
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Step 7: Find an admissions liaison.
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Step 8: Complete your pre-candidate questionnaire.
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Step 9: Seek nomination.
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Step 10: Request transcripts and teacher evaluations.
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Step 11: Take the Candidate Fitness Assessment.
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Step 12: Complete your extracurricular record.
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Step 13: Complete writing sample and personal interview.
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Step 14: Submit your personal data record and drug/alcohol abuse statement.
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Step 15: Complete your medical evaluation.
Detailed Guide
Do not just take the minimal class, take Advanced Placement, honors or accelerated class and do well in them.
Get the best GPA you can and be ranked high in your class.
Compete on sports teams, be an active member in leadership, National Honor's Society, in your church.
Volunteer and take part in local projects.
The more things that you are able to participate in the better-rounded you will be. , To be in the Air Force you must take and pass a physical fitness test.
Be and stay active.
To better you do on this test the better you chances you will have getting the career you would like in the Air Force as well as getting accepted. , One of these tests is needed to apply to any college or university.
Do well on this and you will become more competitive.
The minimal average score the academy accepts is a
26.
If you are above average, the better your chance are of getting noticed. , The earlier you apply the more dedicated you look to becoming a student at the Academy and the more time the admissions office will be able to go over your application so that they are able to see what a great applicant you are.
You can begin applying the summer after your junior year of high school. , In order to apply to the academy you must be: at least 17 but not older than 23 by July 1 of the year you enter the Academy a United States Citizen unmarried with no dependents , Contact you liaison early in the application process.
They are very valuable in knowledge and resources when it comes to the application process.
Later in the process you will have an interview with your liaison, so the earlier you build a relationship with them the better.
To find your admissions liaison go to the academy admissions website and enter your location.
It will give you the name and email of your liaison. , This can be started as soon as March 1 of your junior year and must be completed by December
31.
Once completed the questionnaire will determine if you will become a candidate or not.
To complete to questionnaire you must have the following available: full legal name, birth date, social security number mailing address, home phone number, email address high school name and class size class rank and GPA (on a
4.0 scale, no weighted) one or more test score:
PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT , This is a long process and it is recommended that you start very early.
Nominations must be submitted by December 31st.
In order to be accepted you must get a nomination letter from one of the following:
Congressional Vice Presidential Military Affiliated U.S.
Territory International , Must provide official transcripts.
You will receive a USAFA Form 143 to give to your counselor.
It is your responsibility to make sure that your counselor completes the form and mails it in.
In order to gain more information about your academic career and character the USAFA requires three different evaluations.
There is a form on the Air Force Academy website to print out for them.
These must be completed by: 11th or 12th grade English instructor Math Instructor One other instructor (Science or History) , There are six events that you must prepare for.
You must pass and perform well on the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) otherwise you may be disqualify.
You are responsible in finding your own examiner and providing them with the instructions for administering the test for you.
Some great options are you physical education teacher or your coach.
The six events are as followed: basketball throw pull-ups/flexed arm hang shuttle run modified sit-ups (crunches) push-ups one-mile run , Participation in all athletic and non-athletic activities will make you a more competitive candidate in the application process and if you had a leadership position in any of the organizations that is even more desirable.
To receive credit for all the activities you participated in you must complete this form which is found at the Academy's website. , For the writing sample you have the option of three questions, you must respond to two of them.
The responses should reflect who you are and should be answered truthfully using specific and concrete details.
You should also demonstrate your critical thinking, organization and grammar skills.
You also have to schedule a personal interview.
This is to be conducted with your academic liaison.
You must contact them to schedule your interview.
Treat this as a job interview and dress professional, this is an important part in the application process. , The Academy only wants candidate of high moral character.
In this session you will have to report any legal issues, for example any arrests or citation.
You must include all details of all events.
If you are selected a background check will be performed.
You also must complete the Drug/Alcohol abuse statement.
Your academic liaison will provide access and further instructions for this portion. , You must meet medical and weight standards for a commission in the USAF.
The Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB) will determine if you are qualified.
Note: it may take up to four months to complete this process so start it as early as possible.
There is more information about what the medical evaluation entitles on the academy's website.
In order for you name to be submitted to complete the DODMERB you must have three of the following completed:
Candidate Fitness Assessment Candidate Personal Data Record Candidate Activities Record Teacher Evaluations Writing Sample
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