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AFOQT Exam Prep 90, USAFA Cadet Timeline

Aug 4, 2026
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - USAFA cadets take their official AFOQT for rated consideration during their "firstie" (senior) year. - The rated selection board uses a "whole person" concept, evaluating AFOQT scores, GPA, military performance, and leadership. - Aspiring pilots must complete the Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS) which, combined with the AFOQT pilot score and flight hours, creates the PCSM score. - Pilot and other rated career slot allocations are typically announced shortly before graduation, making the senior year a critical period. - Many USAFA cadets are highly competitive from the start due to a culture of extensive preparation leading to high baseline AFOQT scores. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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