United States Air Force Academy USAFA Colorado Springs, CO

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United StatesAir Force Academy (USAFA)Colorado
Springs, CO
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USAFA Key Points
USAFA overview

• USAFA Appointment equivalent to full scholarship
• Total value of scholarship is 320K, academic
  value of scholarship is more than 122K
• One of the nations most selective colleges
• 2004 - Top 6 undergraduate engineering schools
• 2002 - 5th most difficult university to gain
  admission
• 1999 - best academic experience
• 4 Year Military Academy
• Core Values
• Integrity First
• Service Before Self
• Excellence In All We Do

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Just the Facts
USAFA overview

• You DO NOT have to be politically well-connected
  to get in!
• You MUST have a strong desire to learn
• Stay ahead of the timeline and work with your
  Admissions Liaison Officer
• Prepare early for SATs and/or ACTs
• Believe in yourselfYOU CAN DO THIS!
• Consider Summer Seminar, USAFA Prep School, and
  the Falcon Foundation

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Academic Majors
USAFA overview

• Geography
• History
• Humanities
• Legal Studies
• Management
• Mathematical Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Meteorology
• Military Strategic Studies
• Ops Research
• Physics
• Political Science
• Social Science
• Space Operations
• Systems Eng/Management

• Aeronautical Engineering
• Astronautical Engineering
• Basic Science
• Behavioral Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering/Science
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• English
• Environmental Engineering
• Foreign Area Studies
• General Engineering

32 Majors, NO quotas on majors
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Intercollegiate Sports
USAFA overview

• Men
• Football
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Cross-Country
• Fencing
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Rifle
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track
• Water Polo
• Wrestling

• Women
• Basketball
• Cross-Country
• Fencing
• Gymnastics
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball

Intercollegiate sports played at Division 1, in
Mountain West Conference
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USAFA Outcomes/Results
USAFA overview

• Bachelor of Science degree
• Commission as Air Force Officer (2Lt)
• Basic 5 yr commitment after graduation
• Pilots - 10 yr commitment after pilot training
• Navigators - 8 yr commitment after Nav training
• Air Battle Managers - 6 yr commitment

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Class of 2006 Careers
USAFA overview
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Women at USAFA
Class Characteristics

• First entered June 76 (Class of 1980)
• Usually 16-18 per class Class 2008 - 249 (19)
• Total female enrollment 600-625
• Total female graduates 3,071 thru Class of 2004
• Athletic competition - Division I
• Outstanding opportunities for female athletics
• 19.6 of AF personnel are women

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Minorities at USAFA
Class Characteristics

• Usually 17-18 per class Class 2008 - 264 (20)
• Breakdown Hispanic (96), Asian American (77),
  Black (66), American Indian (25)
• Total minority enrollment 725
• Total minority grads 4,164 thru Class of 2004

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How to Apply - USAFA
Why USAFA

• Apply any time on-line (or contact USAFA
  directly)
• USAFA website - www.academyadmissions.com
• Admissions Liaison Officers see guidance
  counselor or e-mail MD/DE Liaison Officer
  Director, Major Bob Waltz at waltzbox_at_msn.com
• ADMISSIONS OFFICEHQ USAFA/RRSUSAF Academy,
  CO80840-50251-800-443-9266
• Complete application by
  31 Jan of senior year

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The Payoff Air Force Officer
Why USAFA

• Annual Salary
• 2Lt 34,790
• 1Lt (2 years) 44,294
• Captain (4 years) 58,694
• Benefits
• No cost medical dental coverage
• Portions of salary untaxed
• Graduate degree opportunities
• Tuition assistance, full scholarships
• Exciting job opportunities
• 30 days paid vacation per yr
• Retire (half pay) after 20 years

Jan 04 pay tables minimum per rank, no
incentives or flight pay
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Summer Seminar
Additional info

• Purpose Introduce High School Juniors to USAFA
• Academics math, science, engineering seminars
• Cadet life Interact with cadets stay in cadet
  dorms
• Programs and facilities team building,
  leadership, physical fitness activities, sample
  basic training
• When June, prior to Senior Year
• Availability 2 one week sessions 350 slots
  each
• Apply on line by 15 Mar of junior year
  selection notification 15 Apr
• Very competitive NOT USAFA pre-selection
• 48 of summer seminar participants attend USAFA
• Info www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/
  summer_seminar/

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USAFA Preparatory School
Additional info

• Prepares/Improves chances for potential admission
  to Air Force Academy
• 10 month school located on USAFA grounds
• Intense preparation in Math, English, Sciences
• about 225 slots/yr 75 get to USAFA
• USAFA Class of 2003 164 Prep School grads
• Candidates do NOT apply directly, selections made
  from USAFA applicants
• Admission limited to enlisted Air Force members
  and selected civilian candidates

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Falcon Foundation
Additional info

• Private, non-profit foundation providing
  scholarships to private preparatory schools to
  better qualify USAFA candidates
• 100 slots/yr (250-300 offered)
• Most selectees qualified, but not competitive for
  USAFA
• VERY high (96) selection next cycle to USAFA

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Questions? Please contact Liaison Officer
Director, MD DEMajor Bob Waltz (USAFA 90)
waltzbox_at_msn.com410-638-8804
AIM HIGH