The following are Air Force Academy essay examples from cadets who have won appointments to the USAFA in the past few years. We will provide commentary at the end of each essay as to why each of these answers to
The Blue and Gold Officer interview can be a stressful event for some candidates, but it does not have to be! If you prepare and practice ahead of time, you have the opportunity to present yourself as a strong candidate
Medical clearance is an important but confusing part of joining the military. Attending a military academy is no exception. This article will discuss automatic medical disqualifiers for the Service Academies and break down the entire process. Many candidates wonder what
Are you undecided on which Service Academy is right for you? Or perhaps you already know which one you want to attend, but would like to see what life there would be like. Each Service Academy has a summer
Receiving the Vice Presidential Service Academy Nomination is an Honor! Receiving a nomination from any Service Academy nominating authority is an honor, but the Vice Presidential nomination is extremely competitive. Being selected to receive the VP’s nomination is quite the
We here at Gain Service Academy Admissions took a sample of essay prompts from Members of Congress and identified the trending essays required. Here are the most common Congressional nomination Service Academy essay samples with responses along with an
Online Versus In-Person Service Academy Interview It is likely that for many Service Academy applicants, the candidate interview will be conducted via videoconferencing technology such as Zoom or Skype rather than in person this year. This presents opportunities for those
The West Point admissions interview is a mandatory requirement for applicants. It is also usually required by the Member of Congress for nomination. The tips and sample questions described here apply equally to nomination interviews. For information on all West
West Point has an admission acceptance rate of anywhere from 8-11% depending on the year. We’ve broken down this acceptance rate and identified why it is too low (closer to 50% for qualified candidates) in the post: Is the West
The USAFA Interview Holds Significant Weight for the Admissions Process The Air Force Academy (USAFA) puts a good deal of weight on their interview. It is likely worth up to 50% of the panel score or about 10% of the
