United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, preparatory school for the United States Air Force Academy.
The United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School is a military preparatory school on the Air Force Academy grounds near Colorado Springs. Its 10-month program combines academic classes in math, English, and science with military training, physical fitness, and leadership instruction for candidates seeking to enter the Air Force Academy.
Founded in May 1961 under Colonel Lee Charles Black's leadership, the school was created to prepare candidates for Air Force Academy admission. It emerged from the need to give qualified applicants additional preparation before entering the main academy program.
The school has developed traditions that define cadet life: midnight blue and white colors and the nickname Huskies create a shared identity among candidates. Students called 'preppies' form tight-knit groups that reinforce values of discipline and mutual support throughout their time here.
Prospective visitors can explore the school through a virtual tour available online before visiting in person. For questions or more information, contact the school via email at USAFAPrepInfo@afacademy.af.mil or visit the address at 5220 Cedar Drive, Suite 117 on the USAF Academy grounds.
About 75 to 80 percent of graduates go on to Air Force Academy admission, reflecting the school's powerful preparation role. Many alumni later become high-ranking officers, astronauts, or military award recipients, proving the program's effectiveness in launching successful careers.
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