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The First Steps in a Longer Journey. When you first apply to the Academy, you are an “applicant” or “pre-candidate.”. Pre-candidates who qualify are then granted the status of “candidate.”. In the pre-candidate phase, you will self-report your grade point average and class rank. The Pre-candidate Questionnaire opens March 1.
- Application Part 1
Pre-candidate Questionnaire. Start date: March 1. Deadline:...
- Unique Student Groups
Students who have unique circumstances such as living abroad...
- Commitment & Benefits
To attend the United States Air Force Academy, we ask for...
- Nomination
If selected for a congressional nomination, you will likely...
- Admissions Cycle Dates
U.S. Air Force Academy uses rolling deadlines whereby...
- Contact Us
Our admissions team is here with resources, FAQ, and all the...
- High School Student
Live the Academy Experience. Specially designed for high...
- Application Part 1
Pre-candidate Questionnaire. Start date: March 1. Deadline: December 31. To become a candidate for appointment to the Academy, you must complete and submit a Pre-candidate Questionnaire. Once you complete your Pre-candidate Questionnaire, our system will send you an automated email to verify we have received it.
Live the Academy Experience. Specially designed for high school juniors heading into their senior year, Summer Seminar is a recruiting program that allows participants to see themselves as a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet. This program is highly competitive, and there are a limited number of spaces available. While we encourage everyone to apply ...
Civilian students who apply for, but do not receive an appointment to the Academy, will automatically be considered for a Preparatory School appointment. Civilian selectees are enlisted into the Air Force Reserve, placed on active duty orders for the purpose of attending the Preparatory School, and are considered Direct Entry Cadet Candidates.
The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Preparatory School prepares a diverse group of cadet candidates in academics, athletics, character development, and military training to succeed and lead at the Academy. Cadet candidates are not guaranteed an appointment to the Academy, but may earn a recommendation to the Academy from the Prep School Commander based on their performance during the Prep School ...
education, consider the Air Force Academy. While a cadet at the Academy, you’ll be fully cared for with no student loans to worry about. Your education is an invest-ment the Air Force and Space Force are willing to make in you. You’ll face a rigorous schedule, extremely high expec-tations and strict rules of conduct. Upon graduation you ...
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About. A rigorous academic program that balances STEM with the arts and humanities. Learn more about cutting-edge research that supports the Air Force and our global society. Take a peek into the life of a United States Air Force Academy cadet. With a focus on innovation and adaptation to the changing world of warfare, we’re setting higher ...