The Application steps for the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado are similar to the other Federal Service Academies listed in the links across the top of this website.
All Service Academies have
- Age Requirements
- Academic Requirements
- Fitness Requirements (Including Percent Bodyfat/ Height/ Weight Standards)
- Medical Requirements (All Candidates will have a Medical Exam as part of the
Application)
- Congressional Nomination (US Coast Guard Academy is reviewing this step)
- Be of good Moral Character
- Interview
Every part of the United States Air Force Academy Online Application is graded and weighted. The rough numbers are...
60% Academic
20% Physical Fitness
20% Extra Curricular Activities/ Leadership/ Interviews/ Recommendations
The Air Force Academy application is submitted online. The USAFA Pre-Candidate questionaire will (hopefully) be considered qualified and advanced to the next stage of being an "Official Candidate". At the OFFICIAL CANDIDATE stage you will be assigned a number and password and you can track your application online.
An early start and boost to your application can happen if you apply to the SUMMER SEMINAR. 5 days of training at the Air Force Academy during the summer, usually the summer before your senior year in High School
Air Force Academy Summer Seminar Information Starts 01 DECEMBER 2009, click here
Air Force Academy Summer Seminar Application only
If you will not be 17 years old by 01 July of 2010, you can still get USAFA information by filling out this form...
USAFA Online Application Pre-Admissions
If you are interested in applying and are of age, you should fill out the preliminary Application here...
USAFA Online Application
In any case, you should learn as much about the Academy as possible by downloading this FREE Catalog...
United States Air Force Academy Catalog for Student Applicants and Parents
More information can be found on the SERVICE ACADEMY BLOG...
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