Thinking about LEAD
So last week my shirt called me into his office to talk about this, said I'd be a good candidate, talked to my commander to get his "blessing". I contacted my local ALO and talked with him for about an...
View ArticleChanging Academy Preference for Nomination
I had spent the majority of my life determined to become a Marine. I had it set in my head since a very young age that I would attend USNA then follow through after graduation into the Marines. Lately...
View ArticleReading over my Candidate Statements??
Is anyone interested in reading over my candidate statements? I had my English teacher review them and she made a few changes here and there but I would appreciate if someone with military background...
View ArticleClass of 2020
So I know it's a bit early, but since no one has any idea how this new rolling application thing really works, let's post if we got accepted? Anyone hear back from the Academy or been offered a...
View ArticleAROTC engineering major
Hey guys/gals, Just curious of what a good GPA would be for someone with a STEM major (Engineering) trying to get AD. Obviously I'm trying my hardest but Calculous, physics, and all that is not made to...
View ArticleGood Vision
Medical Clearance We require a statement signed by a physician certifying that you do not have a communicable disease and that you are in good health, have good vision and are free of major dental...
View ArticleArmy ROTC Chances
I'm currently a high school senior and was just looking for some advice in regards to my chances of receiving a 4 or 3 year scholarship. Please be honest! Here are my stats 6/333 class rank 3.6...
View ArticleNomination Interview
If anyone would like to do a mock interview with me I would love to help. I'm a plebe at the academy right now so I was in your spot a year ago. Or, if you just want to talk about what Beast or the...
View ArticleChances of Getting into USAFA
I am currently a sophmore hoping to attend the Air Force Academy. I am now involved in the following activities: - Civil Air Patrol - Cross Country - Track - MUN club -Astronomy club - Chinese Dance I...
View ArticleCFA
One if my friends who got in the the USAFA as part of the class of 2019 told me that they kind of ignored the CFA scores last year. His brother was also appointed but apparently got 20 under the...
View ArticleWhy Physical ability matters to a Grunt
I know that everyone believes we are in the "fire and forget- computers and drones will fix it all from a continent away" era of warfare, but the reality is that strength and endurance still matter a...
View ArticlePossible Senator Interview Questions?
I am preparing for my interview with my Senator, and was wondering what question they might ask. Anyone who's been to one of these... please help!
View ArticleLOAs
I've been trying to read up on the letter of assurance and it seems one thing is clear: no one seems to know anything. One baffling number I saw was that the USNA issues 1500 LOAs. However they are...
View ArticleCitadel Vs. VMI
I am currently in the process of applying to three service academies. However, I am also as backup plans looking at VMI and the Citadel. I was just wondering which would be the better school to attend?...
View ArticleDo I have a low ACT score? (How can I improve?)
Hey guys, thanks for reading and I want to wish the best of luck to all applicants. I got done with my app and everything has been sent to the final place since September 15th. I applied to the...
View ArticleFinest Hours
Saw the trailer for "Finest Hours" last night. during "Bridge of Spies". God bless the USCG. Looks like a great movie.
View ArticlePossible to get recruited for a sport I've never played?
Is it possible to get recruited for a sport I've never had experience with? In this case, crew. I understand that it's not too difficult to walk on during plebe summer with no prior experience, but...
View ArticleNumber of Noms
Just to clarify- Each congressman has 5 slots to each service academy, for which they can nominate up to 10 candidates for each slot? So do they nominate 50 people to each service academy?
View ArticleMultiple Nominations to a single Academy?
Would putting all my nominations to a single Academy be a good choice? I have the coaches support, and possible recruitment at the AF, and I was thinking about putting all my nominations to the AF as...
View ArticleTips/Suggestions
I am just curious as to what programs, volunteering, EC, etc.. Help ones chances of getting in. I am currently a junior and want to be as prepared as possible when the time comes to apply (soon)!! So...
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