USAFA PREP SCHOOL EXPLAINED! | Everything You Need to Know

[@charlesliermann8911]

I will be going to the Prep School at USAFA THIS July! Granted it wasn't what I wanted first pick but was THRILLED to hear about the fact that they still wanted me after the fact I didn't get a nomination to go to the academy I thought my dream was dead in the water when the other academies didn't accept me due to late application. And I hear lots of talk about "as long as you pass the prep school, you're basically guaranteed a spot in the academy." So I'll be giving it my all and doing my best to get there!

[@Forensource]

It is too late to tell you this, but don't tell people that the Academy wasn't your first pick.

[@meking24]

Whats the update now?

[@charlesliermann8911]

@@meking24 I am graduating on the 22nd and will be attending my second basic training as part of the class of 2027.

[@Realpilotboyy]

Thank you so much, I am currently in high school joining the jrotc next year hoping to get my qualifications up for the prep academy and then on-forth to the air force academy.

[@Forensource]

I went through the prep school in 1982, so I am like your grandpa. Prior enlisteds and blue-chip athletes can do very well at the prep school. But you really have to want to be there. It is not a place for the casual person.

[@MandrilSolo]

Good video. Do you still need the nomination from your congressman?

[@avionx8471]

Hey man, long story short, I suck at academics both GPA and SAT.However I am a great take charge kinda person and I am always involved in the communities that surround me. I am currently applying for USAFA out of my university. What are my chances?

[@Forensource]

Probably not that good. The Academy is one of the top colleges in the country with thousands of people applying each year.

[@crusader6543]

If I do really well in school like getting A's and B's alongside a good GPA but happen to not take the CFA and do too well on my ACT and SAT, will I still have a chance of getting into the preparatory school?

[@vancecarew663]

The application to the Prep School is through USAFA meaning; you have to take the CFA in order to be even considered for the Prep School. The CFA is apart of the application process to USAFA, and if you do not complete the application you won't even be considered for the Academy or the Prep School, regardless of how well you will do you need to take it.

[@clarreporter5374]

Do you automatically get into the Academy if you end up at the prep school? Or do you have to go through the entire process again just a year later

[@jacquescoury2979]

It’s one of those “yes, but no” type of things. They formally say that it is not guaranteed. It’s around an 80% chance you go to USAFA. However, if you do what you are supposed to do and get through it you’re basically in.

[@malikgray6615]

Should you join prep school if you’re already in college but college isn’t really working out ?

[@tusajigweowens5662]

Yes, absolutely! It would give you a head start on the academics.

[@Forensource]

No, going to the prep school is not going to help you. If you are not working out at an easy life college, imagine what going to a military college is going to do to you?

[@genjidoeseverything9461]

@@Forensource thats kinda the point of prep school though, it's there to prepare you and teaches you proper time management and study skills

[@Forensource]

@@genjidoeseverything9461 the point of the prep school is to make you a stronger candidate for admission to the United States Air Force Academy. From there to go on to a career as an Air Force officer and pilot. If he is a weak student, he will just be wasting his spot at the prep school. When he fails, he still has to fulfill a four year obligation to the Air Force.

[@genjidoeseverything9461]

@@Forensource thats a good point if he cant handle normal college maybe it isnt his thing

[@miaotero4016]

i went to the prep school. I am a sophomore at the academy. What part of Florida are you from?

[@vk_xx0757]

Would I still withstand a chance if my freshman and sophmore years weren't the best, but I've shown exponential growth in my junior and senior years? I'm deathly afraid that my idiotic choices in my first two years will screw me over. I'm pushing to absolutely bomb the SAT/ACT and take dual enrollment classes to prove I can handle the pressure. (My lame performance the first two years were due to family issues and my mental health being bombed because of it, of course I don't want to admit that)

[@cow5183]

I’m in your exact situation, and for the same reasons. I really didn’t do good at all my first 2 years but now I’m really taking charge and am a straight A+ student so far in my junior year and I plan to do very well on the ACT and SAT and am taking advanced classes as well. I really have no clue on how that will affect our chances but I really hope it’s not a huge deterrent. Best of luck, and god bless.

[@astromos1373]

Wait so let’s say my grades and GPA were on point I got a recommendation from a senator But my CFA was bad, are they going to let me into the prep school and help me to pass CFA through training me up?

[@isaacdennis5412]

My GPA was solid, and my recommendations were solid, but I also didn't do so well on my CFA. I only met the standard for the pushups and situps and didn't do very well on the run. As long as you show promise in at least one area of the CFA I think you'll be fine

[@astromos1373]

@@isaacdennis5412 So If I can Easily do the sit-ups and I don't do so well in other parts (like reach half of everything except I absolutely demolish the sit ups) Will I still be accepted?

[@isaacdennis5412]

Mollumezu HA I mean do your absolute best everywhere you can, but if all you can do it meet like one or two standards they should be ok with that

[@bangbangninergang5133]

I messed up in hs, decided to enlist this summer. What can i do to increase my chances to get into the prep school

[@jacquescoury2979]

bang bang niner gang do really good at whatever job you end up doing. Having good relationships with the “higher ups” and command related to your occupation is a big help for recommendations. And you can apply directly to the Prep School through the LEAD program as you saw, and they typically don’t even fill all the spots-so just do well at whatever you’re job is!

[@heartless121c]

I am 22 years old rn about to turn 23 and have enlisted to the ANG. Could I still get in to the academy and/or the prep school if I am a bit older?

[@aviator_z9188]

great video!

[@CorreaCars]

Good stuff🔥

[@ummu8585]

My son applied this year 2021 through cadets he has good SAT and bellily award etc But still did not get in why

[@jacquescoury2979]

thats the way of the academy. Some people are the most qualified out there, but still don't get picked.

[@tessafst07]

if you go to the prep school is it a guarantee that you will go to the academy

[@jacquescoury2979]

No

[@charlesstokes6138]

They are up front about this is as well!

[@JudyMilord-staime]

How long does prep school last?

[@smothers8023]

I got NAPS waitlist do you think my chances are high about getting in?

[@jacquescoury2979]

Smothers I’m going to be completely transparent in saying that I’m not sure. USAFA really does not have a waitlist, let alone one for the prep school. So I’m not 100% sure of the process for the Navy, but what I CAN tell you is this-As you are well aware, we are in unprecedented times. Everyone is figuring this out together. The majority of USAFA prep offers were usually given in April in past years, some of them this year are even being pushed so far back as May. Same will probably apply across all academies. And because of everything that’s going on with COVID19, it’s very possible people decline due to safety concerns, and you’ll get the spot. Best of luck, and if you don’t get in this year, try next year! Don’t give up.

[@smothers8023]

Jacques Coury thank you for your support I also applied to USAFA but haven’t heard back. Thank you again for the support!

[@jacquescoury2979]

Smothers yep, it’s a waiting game. Like I said, don’t give up. If it’s something you really want to do, keep reapplying. 30% of applicants are re applicants across the service academies. Many are prior enlisted too. Age basically doesn’t matter, if you’re “supposed to be a” sophomore or whatever since you have to always do 4 years. Don’t give up. I’m going to be making a lot more videos soon, subscribing might help you out a lot, lol.

[@floatnboyz9181]

Is it true that after you do four years you owe them 5 years of active duty to the Air Force?

[@jacquescoury2979]

FloatN Boyz whether you commission whether it’s ROTC or the Academy you owe them at least 4 years. Many go on to be pilots where the contract is 10 years, so it’s negligible

[@floatnboyz9181]

Jacques Coury so you serve them 9 years of your life pretty much

[@jacquescoury2979]

FloatN Boyz what? If your referring to a normal contract of 4 years you’re serving 4 years, academy/ROTC doesn’t count. And most people go much longer than that, because it’s such a strenuous and academically challenging process that they wouldn’t want to do all of that just to serve for 4 years and get out.

[@floatnboyz9181]

Jacques Coury no i mean like okay Im in high school right i want to go to the academy so I go to the academy it’s 4 years I get my bachelor’s there and after I finish my 4 years what’s next?

[@jacquescoury2979]

FloatN Boyz after you finish your 4 years you’re commissioned and have a required minimum of a 4 year service commitment.

[@heartless121c]

Could I still get in to the academy or at least prep school if I am 23 and enlisted to the ANG?

[@jacquescoury2979]

You cannot be past your 23rd Birthday by July 1 of the year you enter the Academy.

[@willpenn1480]

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