Each academy your DD applies to will automatically identify if your DD needs an extra year to prepare for the rigor of the SA. there is not a secondary application process for the prep school. whereas, prior - his thoughts were mainly about flying them.Ĭlick to expand.So I responded to your first question and did not touch on the second. he was very excited about the opportunity of jumping out of planes. ![]() my DS went in March of his sophomore year - and honestly found an interest he did not know he had - ‘jumping’. navigate those websites/pages and see if there is anything there that would interest her. This is a great way to garner excitement from your DD if she feels an alignment with the school.ĭue to COVID (even before - if I am honest) there are also videos on the website that can be viewed. USAFA did self guided tours (prior to COVID) and had an annual tour that allowed you to get a deeper view of the academy and the types of activities, academics. Touring the academies and getting a glimpse into the life of a cadet/cadet candidate (what preppies are called at USAFA Prep School) will definitely get her excited if she has service in her heart. I would say to take your DD to visit the service academies. Gallagher said to me, while I worked in her kitchen, almost 16 years ago, the day after my daughter was born " Patrick, you never stop being a parent".Ĭlick to expand.Is your DD interested in other service academies and you are interested in expanding her vision to include other service academies? Or are you looking at creating an interest in the academies as an option all together.? She will decide what's best for her and why. So collectively, cool your jets about me forcing something on my kid. We did discuss the majors and the missions, the rest is up to her. Sorry if that offends any of you, but I did explain to my daughter that stuff happens all over the USA in college and that abuse stuff is being eliminated at the academies. ![]() She did say that the academy looks cool, but Its worth noting the 2019 sexual assault report released is a real concern of hers, and that of my wife. Applying to AIM next year is the objective, but the College selection process is her decision, what the next step is AND where, she will let me know- not the other way around. ![]() The idea of applying is still getting off the ground, my daughter will make that decision on her own and for herself. You all may have previous academy or military experience, I do not, but I know my child and how great a person she is and how much potential she has in life. Thank you all for your input, but lets agree on one thing, its my daughter and its her life.
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