AROTC Branching-Tips and Tales
I am a 1st year Cadet at Norwich University. I got a 3.8 GPA for my first semester in Criminal Justice and a minor in Spanish. I am contracted as a four-year Scholarship Recipient(I have a CIET slot...
View ArticleMarine Option NROTC
Hey guys. I just received my notification about receiving a Marine Option NROTC scholarship an hour ago! I am capable of graduating college in 2 or 3 years, so I was curious about how this would affect...
View ArticleBand Co
Does anyone have any more details about band co? For example, how do people get selected into band co? Are you required to already know an instrument? Do you get to choose an instrument? How does being...
View ArticleNaval Academy Preparatory School
I’d like to better understand the theory behind the NAPS. Already recognized as one of the top institutions in the country, competition for a USNA appointment is fierce. Every year thousands of...
View ArticleUSAFA vs. USMMA
I have received appointments to both the USAFA and the USMMA and am still waiting to hear back from the USNA. I'm having trouble deciding between the two and was looking for advice. I would like to...
View ArticleUSAFA prep school
Has anyone heard of any USAFA prep appointments? I haven't seen much talk about it on here.
View ArticleHow many spots left?
Does anyone know approximately how many spots are left in the class of 2020? And does anyone know how many candidates are left?
View Article"Pending Waiver Submission/Review by..."
My DoDMERB portal says "Pending Waiver Submssion/Review by (fill in Academy names)" Does anybody know what this means? Has a request for a waiver been submitted by an Academy, are they waiting for a...
View ArticleStudy abroad
I was just accepted to a program where I would attend school in Hong Kong for 2 of my 4 college years (Sophomore and Senior year). Is it possible to still participate in AROTC? Are their international...
View ArticleParents of Class of 2020 Facebook group
A closed Facebook group has been created for parents of those cadet candidates who have accepted their appointments. It's titled West Point Class of 2020 Parents. Thought I'd get the word out.
View ArticleMarch 31st Last Day for USAFA appointments?
The official USAFA admissions timeline seems to indicate this. One more day until everyone knows?
View ArticleThe Acronym List
“Prep School” – USAFA Preparatory School 1/C – 1st Classman or Senior 2/C – 2nd Classman or junior 3/C – 3rd Classman or sophomore 4/C – 4th Classman or freshman A&F – Accounting and Finance AAP –...
View ArticleSports on your App. (or the lack thereof)
How exactly is your application viewed if you are not able to participate in sports? The class period of my JROTC program interferes with all of my high school's sports except for those after school,...
View ArticleEnlisted slots for USMA 2020
I doubt this is public knowledge but does anyone know how many enlisted slots remain(if any) for the class of 2020? From my understanding there's around 85 for reserve/guard and 85 for active duty and...
View ArticleGently Used and Formerly Loved USNA Gear for Sale!
FOR SALE! 34 year collection of USNA gear, including polo shirts, jackets, foam fingers, cowbells and even an authentic “B Robe”. Size: Adult Size Men’s MED. 18 year collection of boys USNA clothing,...
View ArticleEmbry Riddle Aeronautical University Vs. CSU ROTC
Hello, I have found myself confronted with a very difficult decision. Two great schools with outstanding academics and equally outstanding ROTC programs, Embry Riddle and CSU are my two choices for...
View ArticleNROTC Unit Reputations
Hello, I was wondering if anybody happened to know what the reputation of the San Diego NROTC Unit (based out of SDSU/SDU) is? Are they a good program? Do they participate in activities at/with the...
View ArticleCitadel 2020
Hey, I would love to get into contact with some of my future classmates. If you plan on attending the Citadel next year feel free to message me, I want to hear what everyone is thinking and looking...
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Résumé for an ALO?
Hello everyone, I recently sent an introductory email to my ALO for USAFA, and he replied back asking for my résumé. I know what a résumé is (obviously, well at least I hope so), but I was wondering if...
View Articlecalling all holds and app on files...curious
we know where the appointees are from but I am curious to know where the rest of you are from. I am also curious to know how you heard about USMMA since it seems to the be the "secret" SA in certain...
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