Getting an Active Commission through Split Ops
I'm 17 and I have been talking to a recruiter about the National Guard's Split Option program. I'm also trying to get into VMI on a ROTC scholarship(I'm a junior in high school). Assuming all goes...
View ArticleSea Cadets... Sound Off
I'm an officer in the Sea Cadets... Would like to hear from Sea Cadets (or their parents) that applied in this cycle and what the result was... Please include the rank you achieved. DS was a Chief and...
View ArticleWorth sending scores again?
Is it worth sending updated SAT scores to USAFA once you have already been offered an appointment and have accepted it? I took the new SAT to see how I did and did much better than before but I did not...
View ArticleLeadership credentials
My son's academic credentials are good: 5th in his class of over 400, 1350 on his SATS and a weighted Gpa of 4.4 (3.97 unweighted). He also plays varsity baseball, participates in volunteer club, is an...
View ArticleIntroversion and USAFA Life
Do you believe introverts would be less likely to succeed at USAFA? In my case, I'm not exceedingly shy, I just enjoy having a lot of alone time. I'm also not very outwardly emotive, so I'm often...
View ArticleWhat's your favorite?
If you spend any amount of time on these forums, you see the same questions over and over. A few of the repeat themes that get an eye roll from me each time are below. What are yours? 1 ) My "friend"...
View ArticleFacebook groups-for girlfriends and parents
Hello all! I haven't posted on here in awhile but I thought I would share really quick that there is a current KP Girlfriends group on facebook for those girlfriends that are on here (or for parents...
View ArticleVisits from Girlfriends/Boyfriends
My son's girlfriend is planning to visit with my son this weekend. Both are Christians. They are looking for a place for her to safely stay. During her last visit, she left at midnight and drove home...
View ArticleCompetitive Nomination
Greetings to all, I was informed by my district representative that I received a "competitive" nomination. I've also picked up a few things online about 3 types of nomination? But from all I know, the...
View ArticleQuestions re: Family Weekend after Plebe Summer
Thanks in advance for your help. Our family is really excited about our oldest son starting at the Academy. He graduates from NAPS this week and will be playing basketball at Annapolis. My questions:...
View ArticleConfused???
Hello!! Just today, something very bizarre happened. I am not sure if this is a mistake or a rare event, but here goes: I have been given an appointment to the CGAS Program on December after completing...
View ArticleHelp With Boot Sizing and Color
Sorry for posting such a pointless question but I'm completely confused when it comes to finding the right size and color of the Belleville Khyber II TR550 Mountain Hybrid Boot. On the boot memo it...
View ArticleChance of getting into USCGA?
I was just accepted to their AIM program which has given me the confidence that I'm doing something right, but I figured I'd still ask. I have a 4.0/4.1 cumulative GPA. I've taken biology,...
View ArticleLife in Active Duty (ask a Captain anything)
Ok, So I see there is a "Ask a Cadet Anything" thread, and while I know Active Duty is (and should be) the last thing on an appointee/cadet candidate's mind, I thought I would open it up to those...
View ArticleHS Graduation Gift Ideas for incoming Appointee
What, other than money, might be a good HS graduation gift idea for a new incoming plebe at USMMA?
View ArticleWaiver Appeal at USCGA OPM
Does anyone have any experience with filing a medical waiver appeal? My son received a conditional appointment but was medically denied based on an incidental diagnosis. He has filed his appeal and...
View ArticleVaricocele DQ???
Will a Varicocel DQ me at MEPS or my Flight Physical? I am really concerned and thank you for your help in advance!
View ArticleAppointment "Scholarship" Name and Worth
My DS will be getting recognized for his appointment to the Class of 2020 at the senior scholarship night and the guidance counselor wants to know the "actual name" of the Academy scholarship and the...
View ArticleTransforming
I have a few questions about life changes. Currently I am an 165 pound male. I can do the max push-ups and sit-ups in two minutes for AROTC, but I'm still about a minute off of the time for a two mile...
View ArticleWorried MS3
Hi everyone, So I recently went on the branching website to view my TAB results and look over my profile and I noticed that my GPA was incorrect. I contacted HRA at my school and she told me she would...
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