This school is not for everyone, however it is definitely worth it. There is a lot of commitment when it comes to joining this academy; you lose more time with friends and family than a student at a normal college, and the academics are quite tough because they are more science based. Overall, a lot of memories are made at this school and although the everyday stresses can get you down sometimes, it is a full scholarship that offers you a full time job when you get out.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you don't like being controlled and told what to do, this place isn't for you.
If you don't like being away from home for too long, this place isn't for you.
If you hate the snow, this place isn't for you.
If you want to party every other day, this place isn't for you.
If you want to have a fun freshman year, this place isn't for you.
If you don't have at least a 3.5 GPA and score over a 30 on your ACT and a 1900+ on your SAT, this place isn't for you(the prep school maybe!)
If you want to make new friends, start a military career, be an officer in the most elite branch in the world, travel, can deal with he snow, fly planes, jump out of planes, live for 1 week in the wilderness, go through basic, and go through recognition after a crappy freshman year, get $36,0000 as a junior to buy your own car and invest, make on average $600 per month(not freshman year), and want to push yourself to be the best person you could possibly be, then this place is for you.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Academics are rough! You have a ton of core classes you have to get through until you begin your majors class. You tend to have 5-6 classes per semester. There are scholar classes for the brainiacs. There are a bunch of math and science based classes here, and a good amount of majors to choose from.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There aren't really much complaints besides you most likely have a roommate all four years here, and you cannot live off base. Besides that, you live in a squadron with 80 other people and the rooms are huge compared to other college dorms. Living in squad is pretty nice and quiet for the most part, unless people decide to have hall brawls at 10pm on a weekday. Most upperclassmen leave on weekends so its nice and quiet during the weekends as well.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Food is food. Have to be fortunate to get free food here, even if most of the times its gross. The facility has to feed 4000 cadets so it is understandable. There is burger king, subway, wing zone, pizza, and a smoothie/coffee shop on base.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go to C-Springs downtown
Go to the zoo
Go snowboarding
Go white water rafting
Go to the lakes
Go hiking
Go to Denver
Go to the clubs (18+ and 21+)
Go to the museums
Go to your sponsors house
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It is free tuition, although you have to serve at least 5 years after you graduate. The scholarship is roughly $400,000, so it is definitely worth it, especially because you get paid while you go here as well as receive a low interest $36,000 loan.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
A lot of squadron parties! The food is catered so it is usually pretty good.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Great for smart, well driven, athletic, and non uptight people.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
So many clubs to choose from, from rock climbing to the debate team to hula. There could be more volunteering clubs.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The academy is a giant fraternity with 75% male and 25% female.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
We are on a military installation, so it is pretty safe. You need a CAC to get in here so if you don''t have one and also have no reason to come on base, you'll get booted off unless your touring the campus.
This school is not for everyone, however it is definitely worth it. There is a lot of commitment when it comes to joining this academy; you lose more time with friends and family than a student at a normal college, and the academics are quite tough because they are more science based. Overall, a lot of memories are made at this school and although the everyday stresses can get you down sometimes, it is a full scholarship that offers you a full time job when you get out.
If you don't like being controlled and told what to do, this place isn't for you. If you don't like being away from home for too long, this place isn't for you. If you hate the snow, this place isn't for you. If you want to party every other day, this place isn't for you. If you want to have a fun freshman year, this place isn't for you. If you don't have at least a 3.5 GPA and score over a 30 on your ACT and a 1900+ on your SAT, this place isn't for you(the prep school maybe!) If you want to make new friends, start a military career, be an officer in the most elite branch in the world, travel, can deal with he snow, fly planes, jump out of planes, live for 1 week in the wilderness, go through basic, and go through recognition after a crappy freshman year, get $36,0000 as a junior to buy your own car and invest, make on average $600 per month(not freshman year), and want to push yourself to be the best person you could possibly be, then this place is for you.
Academics are rough! You have a ton of core classes you have to get through until you begin your majors class. You tend to have 5-6 classes per semester. There are scholar classes for the brainiacs. There are a bunch of math and science based classes here, and a good amount of majors to choose from.
There aren't really much complaints besides you most likely have a roommate all four years here, and you cannot live off base. Besides that, you live in a squadron with 80 other people and the rooms are huge compared to other college dorms. Living in squad is pretty nice and quiet for the most part, unless people decide to have hall brawls at 10pm on a weekday. Most upperclassmen leave on weekends so its nice and quiet during the weekends as well.
Food is food. Have to be fortunate to get free food here, even if most of the times its gross. The facility has to feed 4000 cadets so it is understandable. There is burger king, subway, wing zone, pizza, and a smoothie/coffee shop on base.
Go to C-Springs downtown Go to the zoo Go snowboarding Go white water rafting Go to the lakes Go hiking Go to Denver Go to the clubs (18+ and 21+) Go to the museums Go to your sponsors house
It is free tuition, although you have to serve at least 5 years after you graduate. The scholarship is roughly $400,000, so it is definitely worth it, especially because you get paid while you go here as well as receive a low interest $36,000 loan.
A lot of squadron parties! The food is catered so it is usually pretty good.
Great for smart, well driven, athletic, and non uptight people.
So many clubs to choose from, from rock climbing to the debate team to hula. There could be more volunteering clubs.
The academy is a giant fraternity with 75% male and 25% female.
We are on a military installation, so it is pretty safe. You need a CAC to get in here so if you don''t have one and also have no reason to come on base, you'll get booted off unless your touring the campus.