1. THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY Lt Col Kurt Spranger Liaison Officer Director C2C Garett. Fly, Junior USAFA Academyadmissions.com

2. To educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation. USAFA MISSION

3. Military Military training and leadership opportunities Academics Fully accredited Athletics Intercollegiate, intramural, PE classes and testing Character Ethics and spiritual programs Foundation of USAFA Education

4. Six weeks military indoctrination - Basic Cadet Training (BCT) Six weeks military indoctrination - Basic Cadet Training (BCT) Military training continues through out academic year Military training continues through out academic year Leadership roles as juniors and seniors Leadership roles as juniors and seniors Military Training

5. Summer Programs Airmanship Programs Leadership Experience Summer academics Cultural experiences Enrichment programs 2-3 weeks of leave

6. Academics Core Curriculum is 93-102 hours 32 different majors offered Mix of military and civilian instructors Average class size is 18 students Continually recognized as “America’s Best” Biology chemistry computer science mathematics physics aeronautical engineering astronautical engineering civil engineering electrical engineering engineering mechanics behavioral sciences economics law management political science English foreign languages history philosophy

7. Athletics Military members are Fit for Life Physical Education every semester Fitness Tests given regularly Intercollegiate teams (Div I – III) Club Teams Intramurals

8. Character and Leadership Development Character and Ethics Character and Ethics Honor Code: We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does Honor Code: We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does Human Relations Human Relations Religious Programs Religious Programs.

9. A Day in the Life of a Cadet Put in Utube video Put in Utube video.

10. A Day in the Life of a Cadet Get picture of Garrett Get picture of Garrett.

11. Be of a strong Moral Character Be of a strong Moral Character Excellent Academic performance Excellent Academic performance Standardized tests (SAT or ACT) Standardized tests (SAT or ACT) Leadership and community activities Leadership and community activities Physical aptitude Physical aptitude Medical qualifications Medical qualifications Congressional Nomination Congressional Nomination Admission Standards

12. CONGRESSIONAL CONGRESSIONAL Apply to both US senators and congress rep. Apply to both US senators and congress rep. VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Send form letter into Vice-President’s office Send form letter into Vice-President’s office MILITARY AFFILIATED/PRESIDENTIAL MILITARY AFFILIATED/PRESIDENTIAL See admissions website for details See admissions website for detailsNominations http://castor.house.gov http://castor.house.gov under Constituent Services http://billnelson.senate.gov/services/nominations.cfm http://rubio.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm/acade my- nominationsApplication s due by: 6 Sep 2011 Applications due by 20 Sep 2011 Applications due by 14 Oct 2011

13. Class Enters ADMISSIONS CALENDAR SeniorJunior Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Request and Return Application Take ACT / SAT Complete Admissions File Take Medical Exam & CFA Request Nom Appointment Offers Class Filled Select Panels / 2d Rvw Academy Board

14. Summer Seminar All academies have summer programs All academies have summer programs Offered between junior and senior year Offered between junior and senior year One week, three sessions in June One week, three sessions in June Apply on line Apply on line Tuition is $350 Tuition is $350 Travel at cost of student Travel at cost of student Financial assistance may be arranged Financial assistance may be arranged

15. Other Summer Programs Falcon Sports Camps are for students between ages 8 to 18 GoAirForceFalcons.com Falcon Sports Camps are for students between ages 8 to 18 GoAirForceFalcons.comGoAirForceFalcons.com Engineering and Construction Camp is for high school students - http://posts.same.org/camps Engineering and Construction Camp is for high school students - http://posts.same.org/campshttp://posts.same.org/camps

16. So What?... why should I go to the US Air Force Academy? Serve my country as a military officer Serve my country as a military officer Become a leader of character and integrity Become a leader of character and integrity Be challenged every day (prepares you for life) Be challenged every day (prepares you for life) Earn a BS degree from a prestigious college Earn a BS degree from a prestigious college Receive a $418,000 scholarship (no student loans) Receive a $418,000 scholarship (no student loans) Receive monthly stipend of $894 (no part time job) Receive monthly stipend of $894 (no part time job) Create friendships for life (common goals/career paths) Create friendships for life (common goals/career paths) Become an athlete for life (healthy lifestyle) Become an athlete for life (healthy lifestyle) Travel the US and the world Travel the US and the world

17. Questions? Academyadmissions.com

18. Questions WWW.ACADEMYADMISSIONS.COM

19. DISTINGUISHING FACTS... The only service academy west of the Mississippi, located on the front range of the Rocky Mountains 50 miles south of Denver The youngest … established by Congress in 1954 and the first class graduated in 1959 Offers the most majors, 32, ranging from Astronautical Engineering to Political Science More NCAA Division I teams – 29 total The only performing mascot in the NCAA Ranked # 1 by Princeton Review for the most accessible faculty

20. ALL STUDENTS ARE ON A FULL SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATE WITH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE COMMISSIONED 2 ND LIEUTENANT IN THE USAF COMMITTED TO FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO AIR FORCE Service Academy Facts