"Increasing my chances of getting into USAFA?"

I've been getting this question a lot, hopefully this clears a few things up a bit!

[@prodbytdash4013]

Looking clean in the flight suit

[@gasmask5872]

I’m so happy to see you in flight suit man you provided so much help in my process

[@levispillman9712]

did you make it

[@daguyinblackDGIB]

Super inspiring videos my man. Been looking into enlistment for a week or two, your videos have really helped me gain some inside information. I can't thank you enough for your service and your wisdom! Keep on keeping on Simmons!

[@aviator_z9188]

Thank you for making these videos, you are really inspiring and keep it up man!

[@JaffaGaffa]

Young man :) You are on the way. Remember the days when I was A conscript In the Swedish Army, the drill etc. You are doing SOMETHING very diffrent. I salute You. Looking forward to the followiong videoes.

[@hephaestus511]

Your country being flooded with Muslims lol

[@arichsnit]

Great video. Still helping people. Good job!

[@Fox3Out]

Thank you so much for making these videos I’m coming to visit the academy on the 6th of May mostly to ask a lot of questions and to gain as many contacts as possible Watching your videos boost my morale by 110% Keep on doing what you are doing and Fly, Fight, Win

[@patrickmackillop5064]

did you get into the academy?

[@sunnykundi2479]

Do you manage to get in?

[@michaelhughes3273]

Been a long time since I had a chance to watch your videos. Last time, you were at JBER and we were on our way to Yokota. Now, back stateside (unfortunately). Best wishes on your journey to commisioning.

[@griffenlaird601]

Thanks for the tips! Can't wait to get in ;)

[@ivi122]

Great video!!!! Clear and to the point 👍🏼

[@PopyChulo]

Pretty crazy that this video was on my birthday and Ive always wanted to be in the USAF. Its a sign

[@robertred1517]

Thanls for this info. My son is in USAF BMT right now. At 18, he was chosen as Element leader. My son is a gifted kid who has all the qualities you've talked about. He is well rounded, Blackbelt in Taekwondo, took Piano lesson for 8yrs and plays Piano well, He ia most improved Varsity basketball player, He is most improved Varsity player in Golf as well. 3.5 GPA grad. Great person to be around with. Hopefully he can get in the academy! I will share this video to him after BMT. Peace

[@alygreen4611]

Did he get into the academy??

[@alcapony732]

My son is applying also ,currently he stationed at Keesler. He did get his NCO to commit to signing a letter of recommendation for him,he also was elected 1 of 2 leaders @bmt. He has been a tremendous student, president of 2 Honors society and an Eagle scout. So,we will know in February 2022 if he gets into the AFA.

[@AV4Life]

I’m a junior (in first semester) in high school and have had B’s and C’s all throughout high school, haven’t done any sports but have done two extracurricular activities. However, because of Covid, I haven’t been able to do sports all year and my school just got shut down meaning we’re entirely online. That being said, I’m in flight school and I plan on joining CAP soon. I also am extremely into music producing, I workout almost daily, and more, so I consider myself to be a fairly diverse person; I also have plenty of stories of overcoming struggle in my life. That being said, there really isn’t anything on my resume to show for that yet. If anybody reading this could throw some last minute ideas at me, go ahead. But thank you whoever read this whole thing.

[@samsmotzzz2171]

Yo! This is extremely late, but by the time you posted this message, I was also in flight school! I completed my FAA Written 2 months ago and now currently have 6 flight hours to my name. With your academics you're gonna have to push harder than that, keep going above and beyond, take hard classes, whether it's AP or IB curriculum. This year I got a 4.14 GPA calculated in IB, I'm now a rising junior. Get yourself into a leadership position in the extracurricular world, for example, I own a school club that's branched off of a non-profit organization I've been volunteering for. I'm managing events and determine volunteer's their community service hours and such, this was a benefit because I was able to participate in community service and also lead something. Get your recommendations up and such, from teachers, people of congress, and others from different kinds of prestigious organizations.

[@PancakeTiger358]

That ain’t very diverse brother, not doing something doesn’t make you “diverse”. I wish you well

[@AV4Life]

@@PancakeTiger358 I’m well aware. Just keeping this comment up anyways. I’m not even a diverse person now and a lot has changed in that year and a half.

[@jordanleng204]

1:03

[@LejunglerenardThejunglefox]

I got Deferred from the Air Force Academy because of my CFA scores and academics. I didn’t even get a nomination from my Congressman, Senators, or Vice President. I’m still qualified for the Prepatory School, But at this point I’d rather do ROTC at VMI or Virginia Tech. I just want to see an acceptance letter from somewhere.

[@aydenstarke5297]

love to see how far blue yonder went, i hope to do the same

[@lonewolfsim6837]

I am a subscriber of your channel you have to best videos thank you

[@jacksoncude9824]

My grandpa is a retired Lt. Colonel in the air force, can he write a recommendation? I also spent about 11 years flying sims at sheppard afb,(i’m 15 now) so I have some connections. My last question is, what is something to do to stand out from the rest of you have good grades, are in shape and play sports and are involved in your community?

[@TheGoomba102IsOnYouTube]

Nice flight suit man! 😎

[@0utlawactual363]

Is the academy admission done regionally? Like are you “competing” within the state?

[@kwhitewinter7088]

thanks, I'll do my best Edit: all the talk about struggle scares me, I'm a white blond and blue eyed girl who lives in a family with both parents, and one of my struggles is from when I was little...does this make me less likely to get in?

[@see-jaye2383]

I'm a freshman in high school and I read want to attend this school. I have over a 4.0 gpa, actively am in the CAP, and started on the freshman football team and I am running spring track. This help at all?

[@victorvaristo5283]

Yes, be as active and unique as possible. The USAFA appreciates unique experiences and leadership positions in order to demonstrate a well-rounded student.

[@jollygreen4662]

I have a question for you, in the CAP, are there any wings better or worse than others? Are there wings who do more than others or fly more than others? I searched CAP and there are several wings in my area. But I dont know which one to choice. Thanks

[@sizzlingsteak5046]

@@jollygreen4662 well go to a squadron meeting and see if you like it. If not go to another squadron and attend there meeting and see if you like that

[@jollygreen4662]

@@sizzlingsteak5046 people are allowed to attend meetings when we are not a member yet?

[@cydc.r.1487]

Not the best academics but im confidence, motivated, I do gymnastic and speak two lenguages, I have chance do be accepted with those qualities? My GPA was 3.21 at school graduation, didn't born in a great family at all wish affect my grades. Do I still have chance?

[@CrazyHarris]

I’m going to start next month finishing some credits up for my senior year online for my second semester , would I be able to join the USAFA if I applied ?

[@2guccitaeamo874]

I wanted to ask if it’s possible to be accepted if you haven’t participated in any sports in high school. I’m a part of Robotics, Model UN, LULAC youth council and the computer science club. I was also in Colorguard with the band for 2 years. I’m an active member of my community with multiple leadership positions and over a 4.0 GPA, as well as being a part of certain school organizations such the National Honor Society and National Hispanic Honor Society. Would any of this help even without a sport?

[@electrowolf6260]

Yeah, as long as you’re physically fit

[@moneyempire]

What is the air force academy? And how do you join? Is it the academy to be a officer? You need the afoqt?

[@partybushd7081]

Do you have to go to college before going to the Air Force academy? Or do you go after high school?

[@jakeidonbrown5991]

Your video help me🤛🏾👍🏾

[@yeseniavilla4142]

I want to get in the us Airforce Academy but my extracurriculars aren't that great and I wasn't able to participate in any sports because of my insecurities and problems at home. Should I wait till college before I turn 23?

[@electrowolf6260]

How old are you?

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

yeah unfortunately that was me until covid hit my sophomore year and now i am a junior with time ticking

[@electrowolf6260]

@@harmanjotsingh4230 I skipped a grade and I kind of regret it now

[@GlitteryGaydinosaurs]

I know the commandant and a couple senators I’m also bilingual. Do you think I could get in?

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

After high school, is it better to attend a four year university, acquire transfer credit, maintain 4.0 gpa, play collegiate sports, and enlist in ROTC, or to enroll into a military institute, to reapply to USAFA? Which route is likelier to help in reapplying? Also, if someone spent three years in undergrad studies at a university before finally getting in, and we still have to do eight semester (four years) at USAFA, what does one do with extra slots left assuming one earns a ton of transfer credits? Would it be advisable to do a double major? Or are there graduate courses available at USAFA?

[@electrowolf6260]

I’m not sure about double majors. I’m not expert but what I do know is you have to start from the scratch and go to the USAFA for another 4 years if you’re accepted. And yes, if you didn’t get in from highschool, you have a year to begin improving yourself in extracurricular activities, leaders, academics, and sports. For me I’m planning on going to Norwich or VMI to apply. What I do know is if you’re a re-applicant, they’ll see how much you’ve improved

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

@@electrowolf6260 right and their transfer credit policy seems good so I might be able to pull it off especially if i get into a university like santa clara university which ranks pretty high in like top three for business in state and top ten for engineering often as high as top 20 nationwide for certain dsciplines, uc davis, uc santa cruz, UOP, etc. so transfer credit policy will likely favor me if i perform and I plan on ROTC which also apparently gives tuition relief

[@electrowolf6260]

@@harmanjotsingh4230 same for me. But don’t just pick a random college and put all hopes on going to USAFA. Have ROTC as a plan B or backup. Since we’re both planning on applying from college, I can share you my knowledge and advice. They said to take similar courses to the Plebes in first semesters in the Academy (calculus, chemistry, English, physics, etc)

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

@@electrowolf6260 for sure I am declaring my major as mechanical engineering so I will for sure be taking those I took AP English Language this fall and I will be able to waive it for USAFA if I get a 5 in may, I will be taking AB and BC calculus (as a senior in high school next schoolyear for the whole year) so those can whack off two years of calculus if I get 5s, if not, i think SCU and other universities still offer credit or I can take it an the accredited school with B or higher and then transfer those credits as per USAFA policy as for ROTC, not just plan B but it is central part of my plan, it honestly doesnt matter as much what four year I attend (although a UC or santa clara university would show academic competance beyond ordinary), but ROTC will be necessary to my applications it is an must and will be bulk of my application I believe ROTC units can also give a nomination but I may be wrong and I will seek congressional nomination nevertheless ROTC is more important because that is the great setback in my resume, more so than a subpar gpa, the biggest hit is my lack of extracurriculars since I was more reserved and less hands on in my first two years, and just when I began to come out of my shell, covid-19 hit and everything shut down last spring when I was sophomore, and now I am a junior with practically no extracurrics i need to make up for it and ROTC is the best way with collegiate sports and some student activities on campus (debates are my strength so I might do those) like many others, I didnt even aspire for the military till halfway my high school career, and I personally learned about service academies literally a month ago but am set on it

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

@@electrowolf6260 i figure double majoring would make sense since I can't decide between electrical or mechanical engineering anyhow I will start off with mech eng at a four year since it starts off with basics of engineering and mostly general classes for first two years, and then if I transfer to USAFA I can delve into electrical as well since I would by assumption I perform well, have many transfer credits for mech eng already and have four years at disposal for relatively not much of mech eng left) the big arguments against doing double majors is extra time, but if I transfer to USAFA, i would have to do four years anyhow so I will have ended up doing five to seven years either way and another thing that goes along with time is cost, but USAFA is free biggest expense is lack of work experience or opportunity and time for internships, but I will have plenty of experience doing five years + on active duty which will be a good testament to any employer in civilian world following my AF contract of eight years (or until retirement if I decide to serve longer than required) if I come back, I would plan on going to grad school in naval postgrad academy which is fairly close here in cali, and it is pretty good and accepts officers from all service branches and even federal civilian employees

[@isaly6127]

I'm a hs junior and from what you're saying I would say I am well rounded activity wise. I'm in many sports and active in my school and community. But I dont have a high gpa and I'm probably not going to score high enough on my tests this year. Would I still have a chance?

[@rezzy_ind33d47]

Same boat here, this is honestly my dream school but my gpa isnt that good.

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

@@rezzy_ind33d47 same here, but I am confident about my test scores nevertheless the best i figure i can pull off is a 3.3 weighted so it is kind of late but I plan on going to a four year and transferring imma just reapply every year till i get an appointment or am ineligible due to age after 23

[@richpyronimo8643]

I have some questions: Are high school students the only people that can apply? If I continue to be passed on, can I continue to apply the following semester or year? What’s the oldest you can to be a cadet for AFA? Any information would greatly be appreciated.

[@justsomefishwithinternetac8130]

Other people are allowed to join like military personal and other regular civilians. And yes! You can apply after highschool, it just might be harder to be accepted though. And I think the oldest is 23!

[@gamesniper98]

If I have a gpa that’s not out standing do I have a good chance still?

[@kennethmaultsby5655]

ethan 33 yeah but it would be hard to get in without a 3.0 and above

[@diegosaucedo2626]

I’m currently in my sophomore year and with a 2.7 GPA what college should I attend to be able to become an officer and a spot to become a fighter pilot ? Please I really need help and I don’t know what to do because I’m pretty sure when I reach my senior year I won’t be able to make it to a 3.9 to go the USAFA

[@denisvrsevci3651]

You better get that gpa up or you’re not going to college 💀

[@diegosaucedo2626]

Denis Vrsevci yea I’m trying my hardest right now in high school

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

@@denisvrsevci3651 nah community college will accept him so he is fine he can trannsfer and/or have a higher chance by being enlisted in AF before admissions

[@screechez]

_Before I do my research._ *Why would you want to join the Academy?*

[@King-2077]

Screechez it is free education and you will become an officer after you graduate, so meaning you’ll def have a job. But be aware they have high standards, the academy isnt like your typical college. If youre going in make sure youre serious about it, because it is the military.

[@garrett3204]

if you graduate and want a pilot slot they will most likely give you one

[@LejunglerenardThejunglefox]

One word: opportunity.

[@ronbennett6396]

How you like the flight suit ? I like it, little clammy though being made of nomex. We had this female Tanker CO in the 906th, made her's look GOOD No dice though, she was married to a radar nav. She made a great AC I heard, ended up doing Stan eval. We liked her, treated the Crew Chiefs half way decent 'cuz she used o be one. Most of the flight crews were decent guys anyways, though. I asked er once why she decided to fly, she said "Cuz I got tired of cleaning carts !" Got a question. Have you noticed ? It looks to me like only USAF flight crews wear the flag on the left shoulder. All other troops, all other branches, it's seems it worn on the right side, blue field waving back, so as to represent the flag waving back on a guidon. Next question, is that a command patch on your right shoulder ? Starting to forget these things, memory's not so good. Our name patches were different, being black leather. I miss the flight jacket. Pretty cool, especially wearing the SAC patch, if you're wearing it for real, not bought from some surplus store !

[@daniellfraga7322]

I have my candidate evaluation interview tomorrow, any tips?

[@quintenmoshy7798]

How was it?

[@g.a.c.6488]

How was it?

[@daniellfraga7322]

Gi Geo great, I felt very confortable the entire time but I’m not allowed to disclose any other info sorry

[@g.a.c.6488]

@@daniellfraga7322 oh alright, thx for responding anyways.

[@potatoes9778]

Daniel L Fraga 👍 or 👎

[@lonewolfsim6837]

I want to join the Air Force after high school and do security forces

[@TheGiantfox]

DarkNinja x Get a medical or admin job. Thank me later

[@pacglo9796]

Same

[@user-ur5pj9ln8l]

Get an intelligence or communications job. Thank me later.

[@OMGpenguins145]

Don't do it

[@pacglo9796]

Zac Espino why?

[@aydanflood6033]

Hey man. I am not the smartest person but I want to join once I graduate. I just turned 16, Im a sophomore and have a job. My gpa was a 2.5 last quarter and I want to join and have a maintenance job. How hard do you think it would be for me to get accepted?

[@ryanbarlow3832]

You won't be accepted to the academy with those grades. The academy is for officer candidates. You could enlist directly from HS however and have a maintenance job. You could also bring your grades up to a GPA of at least 3.8 and they will consider you.

[@aydanflood6033]

Ryan Barlow yeah if I join I just wanna have a maintenance job cause I’m great with my hands. But in your opinion what percentage of a chance fk you think I have in just getting accepted into the Airforce?

[@ryanbarlow3832]

@@aydanflood6033 Just graduate with a 2.0 gpa or better, be able to pass medical, psych and pt, and you'll have no issues. Oh, do well on the mechanical side of the asvab.

[@athenamarie1500]

That’s a fs no. U will definitely not get accepted with that gpa. Try to aim for a 3.5, study, get a tutor, do whatever it takes

[@aydanflood6033]

Athena Marie yea I’m talking with an army recruiting station and I’m enlisting at 17. Thx for the feedback bro!

[@ezraeasley1865]

Do you have to take both ACT and SAT?

[@hannahbalasabas6147]

Yes. For USAFA, they look for an average score of 30 on the ACT and an average score on 1300 on the ACT

[@ezraeasley1865]

Thanks

[@brennanpenafiel1388]

Hannah Balasabas Not true at all. Only one is required. If taking one, they will convert your scores to the other test.

[@ezraeasley1865]

Brennan Penafiel that’s what I’ve heard.

[@emaramify]

i like juggling

[@lentosimmaus6636]

Hey Matthew. Although I want to go to USAFA, I don't feel that I have much of a chance. Since I don't want to spend time applying for multiple years, I'll just skip it. Anyways, thanks for the video!

[@N0BL36]

Look into Air Force ROTC

[@LejunglerenardThejunglefox]

Never Give Up. You can do ROTC for a year an transfer. You can go to Community College and reapply. You can enlist in the Air Force for a few years (before your 23rd Bday) and retry for the Academy again. There are many options and opportunities that you can have to become an Officer.

[@Matthew-ek4uw]

Never know if you don't try! At least you can say you applied than giving up before you started.

[@dinentionalglassproduction9220]

Why are you going to the air force academy this late in the game?

[@DigitalApex]

Dinentional Glass Productions He probably specified in another video, but I’m guessing he didn’t like his career field (egress) or that he wants to do 20 years and doesn’t want to do it as enlisted (which I think is smarter) and doesn’t have to worry about trying to balance school and work (also smart, especially before you make a lot of rank.) Also probably trying to get a better chance on a pilot slot. I looked into USAFA, but I know for a fact that even if I _did_ by some miracle make the selection cycle, I’d definitely be miserable the whole time.

[@eyebeeibro1733]

Is it hard to get USAF form am green card holder who want to join....or give me advice of joining the army

[@natachajean-pierre9972]

What's your afsc?

[@DigitalApex]

Natacha Jean-Pierre Pretty sure he was egress.

[@natachajean-pierre9972]

I dont know what that means. But what's the job

[@mickfunny4185]

Natacha Jean-Pierre maintainer of ejection seats...he made sure the ejection system worked

[@rashunefreeman6088]

Can you join the air force while in high school

[@kinghumanjr7654]

Yes sir, I signed when I was a junior. It's very beneficial to sign while in high school too because you are more likely to get the job you want because there is no rush in getting you shipped out for basic.

[@MrCommonSense00]

This video wasn't helpful. (sorry) I'm currently in the Air Force but what it seems like you were saying is that you must be damn near perfect to apply and that’s not encouraging... at all. Especially if a high school Senior or someone out of high school is watching that wants to apply. At that point it's too late to be this "well-rounded" "superstar". I'm sure most of the people there wouldn't be if this is actually true. Each were more than likely, good at a few things but not all. Sports don't make you good at physical training nor does being the smartest help you quickly adapt to the many situations that they will throw at you. I guess what I'm saying is your last comment should've been, "Apply even if you don't meet all of the things that I spoke of. You never know what that seletion cycle will be looking for. Just try your best to be as well-rounded as you can in the point of our life that you apply." :)

[@LejunglerenardThejunglefox]

Marshall Clinton He forgot to mention how he himself got in when he admitted to not being an A-Student and/or not taking Challenging Classes in High School which lead him to Enlist in the first place. The Air Force recruits Enlisted Personnel At 70% rate higher than it does with Civilian Fresh out of High School, Some College, And even with Bachlor’s Degrees.

[@mikehascats26]

@@LejunglerenardThejunglefox being black helped him get accepted A LOT. the air force admits they favor minorities

[@LejunglerenardThejunglefox]

Mike Hascats I’m an American of African Heritage. I got Deferred from USAFA this year. Am I an exception or do you have a problem with Americans of color achieving opportunities that you yourself decided not to take up?

[@mikehascats26]

@@LejunglerenardThejunglefox it means your resume sucks so much that even affirmative action does not help you. by the way, why are you calling yourself a Lieutenant when you are not even a cadet yet? that is stolen valor

[@mickfunny4185]

Mike Hascats how does the Air Force benefit from being all white?

[@RaheemBuh]

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