Methalcholine Challenge Test for Medical Waiver
Hi all. So in order to obtain a Medical Waiver and thus an Appointment to the USNA, I must complete a Methalcholine Challenge Test this Wednesday. Has anybody had any experience with this exam? I...
View ArticleI'm always a sucker for stories like this
Always fascinated by seemingly ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Time to look for a book about the Gurkha Rifles. I have no clue about the source....
View ArticleI'm back...
Hello all, Back from my second spinal surgery since December. Had a few complications and am just now sitting upright enough, long enough, and step-down drugged enough, to read a little here. Just...
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Pro's and Con's of USNA..
I have to do a research project for the college, or academy in my case, of my choice. I'd like some opinions of the Pro's and Con's of people who have been through the SA's themselves and the like....
View ArticleHow does employment work as commissioned officer?
Apologies if this info is obvious. I'm new and don't know much. I've been awarded an NROTC scholarship for four years, and I have a couple questions regarding the way employment works as a commissioned...
View Articlebad eyesight...
I know that the topic of bad eyesight and having corrective eye surgery has been posted before, but I have a few questions that have not been answered on the previous posts. I have nearsighted vision...
View ArticleACT scores for CGA
Hey everyone, I was accepted into AIM and I'm aware that they take into account multiple things and part of it is a lottery. I have a 28 ACT I was wondering if this will be good enough for appointment...
View ArticleIs this a bad choice?
I am currently a sophomore in college at Ohio State, going in to my junior year. I am a 4 year ROTC scholarship winner and am actively involved in my Battalion's operations. I applied to USMA out of...
View ArticleNuke to Navy
Going to try to kill two birds with one thread post: what does a former enlisted get paid at naps and then the academy? Also, if I have a few months until going to naps how should I be preparing? More...
View ArticleFor (future) cadet candidates with jobs
Long story short, I was accepted to WP and decided to notify my manager of my eventual departure. We have a relatively small team and I really enjoy working with everyone, so I decided to tell her more...
View ArticleClass of 2021 Application Questions
I was reading on the USNA website that the preliminary applications are not accepted until July, mine was accepted about 2 weeks ago. Did anyone else's USNA application open? From that I have a few...
View ArticleAsk Us (current cadets) Anything
This is a thread where appointees (and others) are free to ask current cadets questions about life at the Academy. There are a few of us on here so I'm sure we'll be able to field most questions. That...
View ArticleInternational Candidate for Admission
Hi, I'm new here and currently I'm an International Candidate for Admission. Two weeks ago I was contacted by the admissions officer and was told to send immunization record, color vision testing and...
View ArticlePhysical Preparation for R-Day and CBT
Hello, Looking for some input on how to prepare physically for R-Day and CBT at USMA. Specifically asking about the ruck marches. I have been advised to start marching/hiking up to 13 miles with a 35lb...
View ArticleSwimming
I've started visiting swimming pool and I'm a little bit concerned. I'm a poor swimmer and I'm trying to work on my style. I've heard that I need 3:30 on 200m to get B and validate swimming at the...
View ArticleGRFD Contract
I am curious about the GRFD (national guard/reserves) contract. My son has signed the GRFD (non-scholarship) contract which requires him to also take part in SMP and drill with a local Army Reserve...
View ArticleGetting ahead
Hello everyone, I (probably along with many others) am patiently waiting to start the actual application process for West Point. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to get ahead to an early...
View ArticleFailed my final?
If I failed my AP Government final, would I have my acceptance rescinded? I'm not sure if it shows on my transcript or not.
View ArticleAROTC Nursing students finished with freshman year?
Just wondering how freshman year in nursing went with AROTC? Surprises? Struggles? Advise? Anything you would of done different now that freshman year is over?
View ArticleIs this possible?
Say a mid's end goal is to become a sub officer; however, he/she was selected for SWO. Could this mid turn down/ leave the NROTC unit before commissioning and enlist?
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