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Air Force Academy Candidate Book : How to Prepare, How to Get In, How to Survive

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Individually, they march with precision down a drakened corridor. Without exception their primary goal has become acceptance. It is earned with humility, self-sacrifice and presistence. Through the alchemy of the "4th Class System," these golden boys and girls of America's finest high schools have been transformed. Tempered by forces of pressure and stress into links of steel, they have becomen young adults mature beyond their years. They have secured a place in the Chain of Command. They have become upper classmen. They are the next generation of America's military leaders. If you or your child are thinking about applying to the Air Force Academy, you can't afford to overlook this book. Easy to read and informative, the book is built around candid interviews with cadets, graduates and instructors that have lived this truly unique experience. The book offers much more than just an explanation of how candidates succeed in the selection process. For potential cadets the book clearly explains that taking the "oath" signals a change in your "way of life," not simply the beginning of a college experience. For parents it offers a candid view of the 4th Class System, its rigors, goals and outcomes. I honestly couldn't put this book down, once I stared reading. I'n not surprised that the Academy Gift Store sells this book. It's honest, enlightening and entertaining.

I got this book at the USAFA bookstore a couple of years ago and it is wonderful! It's most helpful during the application process, especially for interview tips. There are sample questions and suggestions on how to present yourself. The "How to Survive" section also gives handy advice for staying sane as a fourthclassman. Although I'm not at the Academy yet, I can say that the "How to Get In" section helped me immensely during applications.

This is an excellant book for any high school student who is considering attending the U.S. Air Force Academy. The material is well researched and organized. The book gives you a realistic view of the Academy, but it also is very encouraging and positive for the reader. I would also reccommend this book to all the candidates' parents. It is a helpful guide. As a parent of a son who plans to attend in 2004, it is well worth it to purchase the book.

This is rated 5 stars for a very select audience: that of the the potential high school student who is interested in attending the Air Force Academy. If you have any interest in getting accepted to the Academy, read this book- it will describe the process, as well as what to expect throughout the 4 years you spend there. This book draws on interviews with candidates, cadets, and graduates of the Air Force Academy and is very realistic and offers in-depth view of the desire and effort required to become a cadet.

This book is fantastic. It tells it how it is, and provides good sound advice for the candidate and the parents. A "must read" if you're planning on gaining admission and being prepared for the Air Force Academy.

I picked this book up at the gift shop of USAFA, and ended up finishing it in 2 1/2 days. During the next few days I read parts of it again. This book is extremely well written and can really help people get things in prespective. Read it if your just thinking about USAFA, study it if you are determined to go.

I read the book four years ago, and it helped me make an informed decision about the Academy. If you aren't seriously considering the USAFA, the book is still an excellent reference on how to approach humility and self-confidence.

I loved this book. It covers everything. It answered every question I had and then some, and gave lots of great advice.
If you are even thinking about going to the Air Force Academy or any academy...get this book. You're going to need it.

This book was a great resource for my child's application to the Academy.
It provided insight and helpful tips on how to maximize your chances of getting that coveted 'letter of assurance'.
AND, it talks to the parents about what things will be like and what you can AND shouldn't do to help.
Definitely a must have for anyone even thinking about a service academy or their parents.

This book is indeed sold at the USAFA gift shop. That alone should tell you how much of a slant it has. This is a rose-tinted view of the Academy (nothing about the abiding hatred that most of us have for our lives, the futility of our training, or the ... shoot that is pilot slot allocation), and its information on cadet life is a bit dated. As for its admissions info- pretty good. I've bought this book for friends who wanted to come here.