Fish Year at TAMU
Can anyone please explain to me what fish life is like at TAMU? I'm curious about the lifestyle as a fish, but I can't find much information about it.
View ArticleHow Many "Competitive" Applicants are Offered an Appointment?
Just curious as to how many of the applicants to the USAFA Academy who are deemed competitive and receive Candidate status actually receive an appointment?
View ArticleSummer Seminar for graduated senior?
Since DS has received his TWE he is wondering if he can apply to participate in Summer Seminar as a graduated senior. He would only be able to do one of the last two dates since the first date is...
View ArticleStories from college reapplicants
I would really like to hear the stories of those of you who are or have children that reapplied after getting a denial with USNA. DS needs some hope. Wishing I could find some stats on what percentage...
View ArticleEnd of the Line for USNA
End of the line for my DS, he received his denial letter from USNA this morning. He is quite disappointed as he really liked our trip to Annapolis. Thanks for all the help and guidance on the forums,...
View ArticleACT/SAT and AFROTC SFT
Do the SFT boards look at your ACT or SAT score as a factor for SFT? If so, how much of a factor is it in the decision? and What are the average scores for AFROTC cadets being picked up for SFT? Thank...
View ArticleTake Honors courses when you plan to reapply?
Would it be better to take honors courses in your freshman year of college if you plan to reapply to USNA or just stick with the regular courses?
View ArticleClass of 2020 USNA Appointment Thread
Letsdothis/DS/Jan 20th Appointment and Acceptance/VA-07 Congressional Nom
View ArticleGood idea to buy training mask?
I got my appointment today to USAFA. I'm from CT so very low elevation wise. I'm almost near sea-level. Would it be in my best interest to buy a training mask for the elevation difference? I know USAFA...
View ArticlePost-Academy
Can I still pursue a graduate degree after the Academy? I'd like to still attend UPT or ENJJPT but I'd really like to continue by education, whether that's afternoons or nights. To what extent is this...
View ArticleROTC as plan B after WP appointment
My son recieved a WP appointment, and also was awarded a 4 year ROTC scholarship to his #1 non-academy school. He is solid on USMA, but we know it is possible that he could get sick or injured before...
View ArticleArmy Chief Wants Power to Select New Pistol
My son told me he is hoping they decide to bring back the 1911. It is the best sidearm in his opinion. Speaking at the Future of War Conference 2016, Gen. Mark Milley said he has asked Congress to...
View ArticleJust toured USAFA
Well I write this from the hotel room in Colorado Springs. DS toured USAFA yesterday and USNA three days before that. Both were of the highest quality. Lots of people have offered him advice. What I am...
View ArticleLife at Norwich
After doing some research, I've grown very interested in attending Norwich and joining their Corps of Cadets (AFROTC). My ultimate goal is to attend USAFA, but in the event that I don't receive an...
View ArticleNew SAT optional essay
We checked everywhere on the USCGA.edu website, but we can't seem to find their policy regarding the new SAT's optional essay. If you plan to apply EA this fall and take the May and/or June 2016 SAT,...
View ArticleAdvice For Class of 2021 Application
Hello, This is my first time posting on this forum so excuse me if I am negligent toward any particular nuance when creating new threads. I failed to get into WP class of 2020, or even receive my...
View ArticleRecruiting athletes
I'm currently in the process of talking to the baseball coach at USMA. Is it too late to be offered a spot for athletics and would they ask me to reapply for next year, or is there still a chance for a...
View ArticleIm not happy....
In a short amount of time the main stream media will be reporting about an incident that has occurred at West Point. Im very upset with the myopic view a few bad cadets in their decision making in...
View ArticleWhen does the CGA send rejections?
We have heard nothing to date, so is it safe to assume there will be a rejection?
View ArticleAFROTC Stipend
Just contracted today (official date on paper says February 25th 2016) but I gave them my direct deposit info today. I received a Type 2 ICSP Phase II (So I'm a 100, spring recipient) Does anyone know...
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