Candidate Writing Sample
Option #3 on the writing samples states: Please provide any additional information or background you believe will be of assistance in evaluating your application. What is the primary purpose of this...
View ArticleGo to graduate school or UPT(JSUPT or ENJJPT)?
I ask this because I read that some “Potential Pilot” Qualified guys choose go to graduate school before UPT, so which is better? <A master's degree lasts about 2 years and the upt too>. Once I...
View ArticleUSMA Rolling Admissions and LOAs
Hey everybody I had a question that I could not find an answer to regarding LOAs for USMA. On the West Point website it says, "West Point no longer conducts rolling admissions. The majority of offers...
View ArticleHow do you tell DODMERB that they are wrong
I was the person that posted earlier because I was disqualified for myopia- nearsightedness greater than -8.00 I found out that the DODMERB eye examiner gave me a completely incorrect prescription. The...
View Article2015 EA selection rate, predictions this year?
Hello I am a Sophomore AS200. I will send my EA package this semester and plan to finish FTP next semester. Hopefully I get my EA and go to field training. I have a 3.1 GPA and a non-tech major. I plan...
View ArticleMild allergy induced asthma (again)
I was only ever diagnosed with exertional asthma in kindergarten. It disappeared since then. I have never been diagnosed, but in the past few years I've noticed I've developed mild allergies to cats...
View ArticleWhat's the difference between AF ''Aggressors'' and ''Weapons'' Squadrons?
In the Red Flag exercises, the ''good guys'' fight against the ''bad guys''(aggressors and weapons squadrons) ,but IDK the difference between them.
View ArticleAFROTC Medical Disqualification/Scholarship/Waiver Questions
Hello all, I have been perusing these forums for a long time and never thought I would need to ask a question myself, but alas that day has come. So I am a Sophomore/AS200 at Yale University and am...
View Articlespondylolysis/pars stress fracture
Hey everyone I'm a sophomore in high school wanting to go to USNA, and was diagnosed with spondylolysis, or pars fractures in my L4 and L5 vertebrae. The doctors said the one on L5 will never heal but...
View ArticleLeaving during Plebe year? Advice from people who left during there plebe...
Do you regret it? Can I still be successful? Do people tend to judge you? I'm about 95% sure I'm leaving following this semester with the main reason being that I want to go into the dentistry field...
View ArticleCFA Question
I do not wish to sound rude but unless you know the answer for absolute certainty please do not speculate an answer to this question. Does the CFA superscore is USNA applications or do the new scores...
View ArticleArmy ROTC questions:
I am currently a senior in high school. I am applying for an Army ROTC scholarship to continue my education and be a PA (physician assistant) and eventually become a physician. I was accepted into ETSU...
View ArticleAROTC Interview Coming Up
I have read all of the older threads about the AROTC interview, but was wondering if anyone's child has already done it for this year, and is willing to share how it went? DS is quite confident, doubt...
View ArticleDifferences between the general atmospheres in each branch
I am very interested in flying in the military. Right now my first choice is flying helicopters in the Coast Guard. However, I would like to learn more especially about flying in the Navy and Air...
View ArticleAdmission Questions
I have questions regarding admission in Usafa 1.In case a person was convicted and then pardoned will it affect chances of getting admitted or even disqualify. What options do the person have and what...
View ArticleIn case you missed it - USMMA Beat USCGA in Football, Volleyball and Soccer...
Yesterday was a great day for USMMA Athletics in their quest for the annual Trophy in the rivalry against USCGA. Yesterday for the first time since 1999 USMMA Women's Volleyball beat USGA, in fact they...
View ArticleCFA multiple academies
My son has worked on CFA all summer and is at least above average on everything, but knows he can do better on run (at 6.09) and shuttle, as well as bb throw. He maxes pushups and sit-ups, and at 14...
View ArticleForeign cadets
I am a student in Vietnam. Know that West Point is a famous and prestigious academy that is only for US citizen, how can I be a part of it as a foreigner?
View ArticleACT Scores
I just took the ACT again yesterday. Everything needs to be turned into the congressional office by October 26th. Will my results reach them in time? If not, what happens?
View ArticleGPA
I am a junior in high school and I have really become interested in USMMA. I took a tour of the campus with one of the football coaches over the summer (I think I can play football there), and I now...
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