Rollercoaster Round 2
As official candidate letters start rolling out I can't help but get excited for round 2! Who else here is reapplying? Hopefully by this time next year we'll all have appointments in hand!
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 ArticleNomination interview advice
Hello I just did my nomination interview I'm in the fifth district of Colorado and I did it for Congressman Doug Lamborn. I know that each MOC's interviews differ but I just want to give some advice...
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 ArticleSMP?
Hello, so I am in the future soldier program, getting ready for ROTC. I was told before that if I went SMP, I would have to get a reserve commission upon graduating. However, upon talking to my...
View ArticleDisqualified for medical waiver?
"A review of your record indicates you do not meet the medical standards for appointment to West Point at this time. I regret to inform you that your medical disqualification is final and your file has...
View ArticleSAT extra time
Hello! I have a very quick question. If one has extra time on the SAT, will the academies still accept the score?
View ArticleWhat are my chances of getting in to West Point?
I'm a junior at a college preparatory private high school and I'm very interested in going to West Point. I'm Colombian (I don't know if that makes a difference) so I'm racially diverse. I'm in all...
View ArticleDowntown Colorado Springs Shooting
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/10/31/4-dead-including-suspected-gunman-in-colorado-springs-shooting/
View ArticleAny word on AFSCs
Hey I'm actually a senior AFROTC cadet and I was just seeing if there had been any word about when AFSCs will drop for the seniors at USAFA.
View ArticleGood CFA?
Hey all, I was curious. I just finished my CFA for USAFA. Here are my scores: BB Throw: 54ft Shuttle Run: 8.8sec Pull-ups: 11 Sit-ups: 80 Push-ups: 67 Mile: 8:28 My mile is low because I just ran the...
View ArticleAny Insight Would be Appreciated
Greetings, DS is 3rd year AROTC and has been doing very well academically and in the program. He is seriously looking into law school before duty. I have been trying to assist his decision making but...
View ArticleBoy Scouts?
I'm a 14 year old Freshman in HS, and I noticed quite a few members applying are Eagle Scouts. I'm in a dilemma of whether or not I should go for Boy Scouts, or my secondary option, the Sea Cadets. I'm...
View ArticleWhen do you find out if your accepted
After you complete the whole application and the portal shows no more missing documents, how long does it take for you to find out if you are accepted?
View ArticleNROTC or Keep on Reapplying?
I had an interview with an NROTC recruiter as part of my NROTC application. I wanted to know if my plan of action is justified. My plan for the next school year as a sophomore was to attend UMBC or any...
View ArticleWaiver for Anemia
My DD received a DQ for Anemia from Dodmerb after we sent more lab results as requested. Her count went up from an 8 to 11.8 after taking Iron pills and Birth Control. Her Dr said that was good but I...
View ArticleLetter of Assurance Received/NAPS 2016
Hello, everybody. I just wanted to start this thread to have an area for the USNA class of 2020 or in my case; the upcoming NAPS class (USNA 2021) that will be convening in July to converse and ask...
View ArticleDODMERB Waiver Struggle
DQ'd for myopia because my right eye is over by 0.37 USNA won't waiver me, so the LOA probably didn't help I will call on Monday to find out more about what happened, but is a waiver still possible...
View ArticleNJ Senatorial Nominations
Looks like NJ Senators are in weekend 2 of 3 interviews. Approximately 290 today, probably the same last week and next week. Not sure of breakdown per SA. Good luck to all in the mix.
View ArticleAFROTC- AFSC's released soon?
Anyone know when AFROTC is projected to release the AFSC assignments?
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