AFROTC to AROTC
If not selected for field training at the end of your sophomore year for the Air Force, is it possible to switch to AROTC junior year? Thanks.
View ArticleCadet Personal Computers
I have a few questions regarding the Laptops issued to cadets. I am an incoming freshman, and at the summer seminar last year my cadre informed me that the school issued laptops (respectfully) sucked,...
View ArticleLoss of U.S Marine Staff Sergeant in Iraq points to deeper involvement
So sorry for the loss of this fine young man. http://www.wsj.com/articles/death-of-u-s-marine-in-iraq-points-to-deeper-u-s-involvement- 1458574821
View ArticleTH-67 Crash at Ft. Rucker
A TH-67 crashed at Ft. Rucker during a training flight. Injuries do not seem to be life threatening but two may have some back injuries, nothing confirmed as of yet. Best wishes for a speedy recovery...
View ArticleAcademy Admissions...
I know that many many many people have posted their list of activites on this forum but I am going to do the same. I am currently a sophomore, almost junior. I want to know what else I should do to...
View ArticleCompetitiveness of USAF UPT vs USNA/USMA
My lifelong dream is to serve as a military aviator, specifically to fly fighters or attack helicopters. My first choice would be fixed-wing, so I have been focusing on USAFA. However, the more I look...
View ArticleNo Appointment
A second letter was posted to my DS's portal today stating: The admissions office has received all your information and the Admissions Committee has reviewed your application. You have been found...
View ArticleSoft recruit?
I was recruited by West Point for a period of time for swimming. I attended the recruiting trip and loved it. Unfortunately the coach said he didn't have enough slots to blue chip me. I had a...
View ArticleInternational Candidate, Class of 2020
It's been roughly a month since I finished my application. I have been reading most of the threads in this forum for a month, and I have seen that most of the candidates got an appointment, or at...
View ArticleWhich branch is "less" competitive for scholarship?
Air Force vs Army. I will be college freshman very soon with Engineering major and i am willing to serve more than 10 years in any branch. But the problem is i didn't get enough financial aid which can...
View ArticleIn the meantime...
While waiting to hear or waiting for I-Day, fill out every scholarship application that you come across. My DS has been working feverishly, requiring even more letters of rec to get money. The...
View ArticleHow to apply for a ADD/ADHD waiver
Help! My son who is a senior in HS, just got his letter stating he is required to get an administrative AMI. for D231.90. He was diagnosed ADHD in 1st grade, been on same dosage of Adderall for all...
View ArticleAnnapolis Restaurants/Where To Eat 2016/ I-Day CVW Visit Graduation PPW
Ok, I am starting to see the annual rounds of where-to-eat-Annapolis-during-CVW/visit/I-Day etc., so I am creating a fresh thread with an easily searchable title. There are dozens of posts stashed in...
View ArticleCVW...48 hrs. In Annapolis!
Hi Everyone, My DS will be attending CVW on Thursday and I have a few questions. Any suggestions on what to bring his Plebe? Any additional packing suggestions? My husband and I are looking forward to...
View ArticleTWE Out Today
My candidate received her TWE today through the portal. We thought that this was sort of a waiting period until the middle of April, but it seems like they are cleaning up the list ahead of time. She...
View ArticleIs my understanding correct?
After reading various posts, I want to check my understanding of appointment status updates. My DS portal status states "complete pending review". Does this mean: 1. He is 3Q 2. Nomination on file (he...
View ArticleRanking difficulty
Before I ask my question, I would like to congratulate those who have recieved their appointments. For those who are still waiting with CPR (like me), do not lose hope! Which academy is the hardest...
View ArticleWhat would you do?
Hi everyone. Before I tell you about the predicament I'm in I'd just like to preface that I am a candidate for the co2021 at West Point and am not yet facing the dreaded hurry up and wait that some of...
View ArticleAny Northern California Appointments?
Has anyone heard of any Nor-Cal appointments other that the one in CA-02 listed in the Appointment thread?
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