How do I get into the Air Force Academy?

Question

I want to go to the Air Force Academy when I am old enough to go to college, but I want to be a doctor to does the academy have a medical school?

Answer 1

The Academy itself is undergraduate only, so no, it does not have a medical school. However, after you graduate, you may attend medical school somewhere else under government sponsorship in exchange for additional years of service. For information about admissions go here: http://academyadmissions.com/

Keep in mind that admissions is very competitive. Good luck!

Answer 2

Well, Congrats first for wanting to serve your country. Most military academies only accept the top 5% of the nation. If you have not done so, first look into your local high schools ROTC Program. Even though it is not the branch of military you want to enter, it is a great way to get that initial "foot in the door". Also, your grades, you need to be the top 5% of your graduating class, maybe even top 3%. Again, most military academies only select from the "cream of the crop". Contact your local congressman/congresswoman office in your area. Speak with a representative of that office and advise them that you are considering applying for the Air Force Academy upon completion of high school and want to know what or how they may be able to assit you in doing so.

They key here are the grades....you need to have a GPA of no less than 3.8-in my opinion. Some will argue a 4.0, just to play it safe. Take alot of advanced math courses and science courses as well in high school. Math is also the key. The higher the level of math you graduate at, the better.

Lastly, if you want to enter the academy as a doctor, than again excel in math and science courses. I also think you need a letter of recomendation from your local congressmen's office as well, so double check with that.