Lodging A-Day IHG
Just booked room for A-Day stay in building 785 of the IHG Army hotel at West Point. They recently privatized, and looked ok, but we have never stayed in a military hotel, so are a bit apprehensive....
View ArticleAROTC basic training?
Hello! As my DS gets closer to starting his AROTC career, he and I are getting more questions about the process. One we've had several times recently is, "will he go to basic?" What is a good answer to...
View ArticleWait listers
Hoping that we all hear good news, soon! How many of us are here on the forum? Anyone that has gotten an appointment off of the wait list? I was EA and accepted to the wait list 12/22/15.
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 ArticleThinking too far ahead?
Brief explanation before the main question: I was attending enlisted Nuclear Power School when I applied for the Academy. I was ecstatic when I found out I got in. Less so when they said I had too...
View ArticleNROTC interview setting
So my NROTC coordinator recently reached out to me to setup my interview. He said I get to pick the place to do the interview at. What's an appropriate setting to do this interview at?
View ArticleParent ID's
I saw a form in my sons materials for parent ID's. Is that something that we can or should complete and send in now, or is the parent ID something they will do on R-day? If it gets us through the gate...
View ArticleWhere Are They Now?
I am starting this thread for a couple of reasons. First, I have gotten PM's from people asking about my son and what he is doing/has done since he graduated. Secondly, with the waiting that goes on...
View ArticleStarting this journey with my son...
Hello! I have been stalking for a few weeks, trying to get as much info as possible. This site has been invaluable so far, so THANKS! I am an Army MP veteran (stationed at USMA for several years ~ so...
View ArticleHigh School Junior
Hello all! I am a high school junior applying to the Air Force Academy for the class of 2021. I am currently listed as potentially competitive and I have received a letter from the academy admissions...
View ArticleBoots...
Hey gang. I'm taking my son's senior photos for him. I have this smart idea to include shoes in a photo...the cowboy boots he wears every day, his football cleats, wrestling shoes, track cleats, and...
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 ArticleTeachers/LOR
Does anyone know how long it takes for the teachers to receive the email requesting their LOR's once their email has been submitted on the portal?
View ArticleAcademy tour
We are driving to Denver for a soccer tournament this weekend. I am taking my son early so we can tour the Academy. It looks like we will have to take the self guided tour on Friday. Is there anything...
View ArticleQuestion for West Point, help please.
We know the requirements for High School students, and have an specific question about the 2 years of Laboratory Science, my daughter take in 9th grade Biology and in 10th grade,Chemistry, but we are...
View ArticleTBAS and AFOQT retake
I am somewhat in a dilemma. About to be an AS 400 with a 5 year degree so I will be going up for rated boards this coming January. I currently have a PCSM of 27 with no flying hours( I know, bad) and a...
View ArticleCG Eagle Cruise
Sounds like someone's going to have a story to tell. Does this happen often? https://gcaptain.com/man-overboard-from-u-s-coast-guard-sail-training-ship-in-ireland/
View ArticleWhat are my chances at a NROTC scholarship?
Hello, I was posting to ask what my chances are at receiving a scholarship are. Right now, I play a varsity sport, and may play two this next year. I am technically a captain, although unofficial, as...
View ArticlePFE score and performance during AIM
My daughter will be participating in AIM this summer, but I have a question for Objee or anyone else who might have an answer. I'm wondering... If her PFE score is below average during AIM, does it...
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