Overnight Visit - What to expect?
Hello, My official overnight visit is Nov 19th. Can anyone who has recently done one let me know what it is like, what I should expect, etc.? Also, what should I wear (female)? Thanks!
View Articlemixtape
Hi, Some of my friends approached me today and asked if I wanted to make a mixtape with them. They plan on making it with or without me, but I really want to be a part of it. Of course, its going to...
View ArticleResignation from USMA
I am a yuk at West Point and am strongly considering resigning from the academy. In my resignation papers, it says that I may receive an "other than honorable discharge". I inquired about that...
View ArticleA HUGE ANSWER TO PRAYERS!
Thank you all so much for your prayers, sweet comments, insights etc. My son just received the call.... minutes ago that the surgeon will do PRK surgery next Wed. Please continue to pray that the...
View ArticleBroken neck and activities
Hello! I broke my neck playing varsity football during practice. Its not a spinal chord injury though, thank god. I am in a neck brace until February-march. I had planned on joining winter track prior...
View ArticleChance him
For my son. Here is his "resume" . He took the CFA in May at SLE and got the following: View attachment 370 He did 11 pull ups but they don't tell you until you're done that you're not doing them right...
View ArticleRetaking the CFA
I did my CFA 4 months ago and I did fine in all of the events except for the mile(I still passed the CFA despite my slow mile time). I got: 70 foot basketball throw, 18 pull ups(max), 8.2 shuttle run,...
View ArticleGet in touch with plebes at USMMA
Hello, I am a Student here at USMMA. There is a facebook group (USMMA class of 2020) for prospective plebes to join and ask questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/939442702795076/
View ArticleAmazing visit to USCGA - Photos
We had a fantastic day at the Academy today. So much, that my son may have moved up his preferences and put USCGA first. We met the Asst Superintendent and we met with the head of the Electrical...
View ArticleNROTC Marine Option Scholarship
I have recently submitted my application for the NROTC Marine-Option Scholarship early board selection. I was just curious on how my stats lined up and maybe get some feedback on if y'all think that I...
View ArticleInterviews- how many?
How many candidates get interviews with Senators/Reps? I got one with both senators (waiting to hear from rep) but another kid at my school got a letter saying he was not a finalist.
View ArticleUS Naval Sea Cadet Corps
My 11th grade DD is a little weak in the leadership area. She won't be able to be a sports captain until her senior year and does not have a lot of other leadership opportunities. At the armed forces...
View ArticleQuestion about NROTC school choices.
Once your application has gone to NETC for "final processing and selection determination" is it possible to change the ranking of your 5 schools?
View ArticleHigh School Graduation Gift Ideas
Any ideas for a high school graduate who is attending USAFA? What are the most useful gifts for a new Cadet? (Even if they can't be utilized or appreciated until Parent's Weekend or A Day?!) Thanks for...
View ArticleChance Me ND NROTC
Hey guys. I am applying for the NROTC scholarship with Notre Dame as my top choice and then Purdue, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Cornell. Here are my stats, what are my chances for ND. Have most...
View ArticleDrop in applications to Service Academies?
I was told that the AFA had a 20% drop in apps? I was just told this, so no facts yet to back it up. Has anyone else heard this - or something similar for the other Service Academies?
View ArticleWhy no LOA's for AF?
I feel it puts the AF at a competitive disadvantage to not give LOAs. I know a kid that got one from MA but wants AF first. He's of course concerned that he's going to get a Nom for MA instead of AF...
View ArticleStart enlistment process, or wait for USNA?
Hello, DD is a candidate for USNA class of 2020. Application is complete, just waiting for nomination/appointment (very hopeful!). She has no interest in ROTC or the typical college route, but her plan...
View ArticleJROTC Nomination
Is a JROTC Nomination a valid nomination source? For example, If I were to receive an LOA and I was medically qualified and I had a JROTC nomination, would I be accepted to Westpoint?
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Well done USCGA
Went to an USCGA event today in downtown Chicago at the Pritzker Military Museum. It was very well done. I'd never even heard of the Museum but it was a lovely facility. The CGA brought lots of...
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