From MIT to USNA
Hello, I have a friend who recieved a 3.5 and 3.7 GPA as a mathematics major for the previous spring and fall semester. He is 21 and has a lot of great extra curriculars (Eagle Scout, NASS, Dale...
View ArticleCitadel grad to be Marine Asst. Commandant
Lieutenant General Glenn Walters '79 has been nominated for promotion to the rank of General and reassignment as the 34th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps; he is currently serving as Deputy...
View Article6 Semesters Transcript Submission
How does the 6-sem transcript get submitted to USMA admissions ? if via mail by the HS, what is the mailing address ? Thanks.
View ArticleWhen can I apply for an ROTC scholarship?
I am currently in the summer before my senior year. In other words my senior year will start this fall. Can I go ahead and apply now?
View ArticleACT Scores
Is the Academy looking at specific subjects in the ACT or all of them. For example, are they really on looking at the Math and English portion?
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 ArticleHow do I look when applying for USMA?
I am an incoming Junior and I believe my chances are on the lower end of the spectrum. However I do want to do anything and everything I can and not give up until the end. Unweighted GPA - 3.2 (4 C's...
View ArticleCivilian Clothes To Bring
Does anyone know how many civilian clothes we should bring to I-Day? The appointee handbook says a "minimum" and the To Bring Checklist doesn't really mention it (outside of the boxers and v-neck...
View ArticleROTC and Division 1 Athletics
I was recruited by and committed to a Division 1 athletic program. I recently found out that I was awarded a 3 year AROTC scholarship. Does anyone have any insight on participating in ROTC and...
View ArticleUSMA Policy on Overweight New Cadets
I'm 178 cm (70 inches) tall and currently and I'm 84 kg (185 lbs). According to the Army Weight Requirements, I'm 10 pounds above the the maximum weight, which is 174 lbs (correct me if I'm wrong). I...
View ArticleGPA boost for senior year
So junior year kicked me in the butt... For both semesters in my classes, ( 4 APs 1 honors) I received more Bs instead of As (two 89 percents that count as Bs) and I'm scared that my GPA is going to be...
View ArticleNROTC - Initial Travel Reimbursement
It appears that there is travel reimbursement for the student [only] for the initial move to college. I am assuming this is for flight. What if parents are driving the student to college, will they...
View ArticleDonating blood before BCT?
I live in FL and in light of everything going on wanted to join my friends and donate blood this week. I was wondering though if this would be a bad idea before going up to I day. I've never donated...
View ArticleCULP 2016 Missions
Is there a specific website or Facebook group for the separate CULP missions? My ds is on the Estonia CULP mission with some really cool sports competitions coming up, and I would like to see some pics...
View ArticleCFA
Hello everyone, I am a reaplicant wanting to get in the class of 2021. My CFA scores weren't that good before. Push-ups were 45, sit-ups 65, pull-ups 7, shuttle run 9.6 sec, and mile 7:53. I've been...
View ArticleMeasurements
Hey guys, recently accepted my appointment to USAFA and was running through the appointee kit as fast as possible. I went down to the Brooks Brothers store to get my measurements and for some reason I...
View ArticleQuestions for CG of Cadet Command
I've been informed I have an hour luncheon with MG Hughes in a few weeks. Are there any burning questions/comments people have about the direction of ROTC (that won't result in a GOMAR)?
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VMI, Citadel, Norwich
I see a lot of post about VMI and the Citadel. I see very few posts relating to Norwich. Right now, Norwich is on my DD's short list (something about trees and 1st ROTC). What is it about Norwich that...
View ArticleOne second a day video - just for fun
My DD just finished up her plebe year at USNA. She made another video showing one second a day at the academy. Enjoy !
View ArticleThe 2016-2017 board dates - starting to feel like groundhog day
So the board dates for the next Army ROTC scholarship process have been released. If you are a high school student finishing their junior year and starting senior year in fall of 2016, these dates are...
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