THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

Lt Col Kurt Spranger Liaison Officer Director C2C Garett. Fly, Junior USAFA Academyadmissions.com

USAFA MISSION

To educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.

Foundation of USAFA

•Military

Education

Military training and leadership opportunities

•Academics

Fully accredited

•Athletics

Intercollegiate, intramural, PE classes and testing

•Character

Ethics and spiritual programs

Military Training

• • • Six weeks military indoctrination Basic Cadet Training (BCT) Military training continues through out academic year Leadership roles as juniors and seniors

Summer Programs

• Airmanship Programs • Leadership Experience • Summer academics • Cultural experiences • Enrichment programs • 2-3 weeks of leave

Biology chemistry computer science mathematics physics aeronautical engineering astronautical engineering civil engineering electrical engineering engineering mechanics behavioral sciences economics law management political science English foreign languages history philosophy

Academics

• Core Curriculum is 93-102 hours • 32 different majors offered • Mix of military and civilian instructors • Average class size is 18 students • Continually recognized as “America’s Best”

Athletics

• Military members are Fit for Life • Physical Education every semester • Fitness Tests given regularly • Intercollegiate teams (Div I – III) • Club Teams • Intramurals

Character and Leadership Development

• Character and Ethics • Honor Code: cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does We will not lie, steal, or • Human Relations • Religious Programs

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A Day in the Life of a Cadet

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A Day in the Life of a Cadet

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Admission Standards

• • • • • • • Be of a strong Moral Character Excellent Academic performance Standardized tests (SAT or ACT) Leadership and community activities Physical aptitude Medical qualifications Congressional Nomination

Nominations

• • • CONGRESSIONAL • Apply to both US senators and congress rep.

VICE PRESIDENT • Send form letter into Vice-President’s office MILITARY AFFILIATED/PRESIDENTIAL • See admissions website for details http://rubio.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm/acade my nominationsApplication s due by: 6 Sep 2011 Applications due by 14 Oct 2011 Applications due by 20 Sep 2011 http://castor.house.gov

under Constituent Services http://billnelson.senate.gov/services/nominations.cfm

ADMISSIONS CALENDAR

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Junior Senior Request Nom Request and Return Application Take ACT / SAT Complete Admissions File Take Medical Exam & CFA Select Panels / 2d Rvw Academy Board Appointment Offers Class Filled Class Enters

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Summer Seminar

All academies have summer programs Offered between junior and senior year One week, three sessions in June Apply on line Tuition is $350 Travel at cost of student Financial assistance may be arranged

Other Summer Programs

• Falcon Sports Camps are for students between ages 8 to 18 GoAirForceFalcons.com

• Engineering and Construction Camp is for high school students http://posts.same.org/camps

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So What?...

why should I go to the US Air Force Academy?

Serve my country as a military officer Become a leader of character and integrity Be challenged every day (prepares you for life) Earn a BS degree from a prestigious college Receive a $418,000 scholarship (no student loans) Receive monthly stipend of $894 (no part time job) Create friendships for life (common goals/career paths) Become an athlete for life (healthy lifestyle) Travel the US and the world

Questions? Academyadmissions.com