This is gonna seem weird. But I’ve been dreaming of the Air Force all my life. Middle school I was top student with high grades and athletic ability. However, being the son of a single alcoholic father (with short tempers) I glided off the path I worked to hard to build. It took the whole 8th grade (when it started) and after I moved (freshman year) to recover. Even now I struggle a little bit thought my grades are getting better along with my determination. My question is this: Is it too late to be able to qualify for the Air Force Academy? I’ve gained weight since middle school and I really don’t have anything impressive to give. But I figure once I get on my feet I can handle it and I think I’m ready to take on leadership. But next year being JUNIOR year, am I too late?