NROTC Nagging Questions...
I have a few questions concerning the NROTC scholarship: First off, about the Applicant Fitness Assessment- I can pass the pushup and situp components, but my mile time is a laughable 10:30 My...
View ArticleWhat is a "Letter of Encouragement"???
So DS got a letter on his portal today. Here is some of what it said: Dear ------- "I reviewed your application for admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point. The information you...
View ArticleALO Help!
Hello everyone, Re-applicant here. I was assigned to a new ALO for my new application, which I planned on requesting anyway. That said, he has been very unresponsive to multiple attempts to contact him...
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 ArticleVirginia Tech Corps of Cadets
Hey guys, I was looking to see if anyone had personal experiences with the VTCC that they would like to share. I understand that this is quite broad but I'd like to see if I can get any info that isn't...
View ArticleROTC and Reserve SMP
I want to join ROTC and go into the USAR, but I will already have a undergrad degree in July 2016, so I am gonna apply for a masters degree and try to do the 2 year abbreviated program. But with time...
View ArticleSame exam sent to all 3?
So DS had and passed his DODMERB exam several weeks ago. USAFA and USNA both have received the info. His portal to USMA opened later than the other two so things there have been 2-3 weeks behind. Today...
View ArticleScholarship Stipend Startup - AFROTC
Hey y'all, Anyone know when the stipends and book pay start up for contracted cadets? Much obliged. -Wingman
View ArticleHow to dump a varsity team at an SA?
Do any parents or others have some insights to this question? We have a first year student at a Service Academy who was recruited but not blue chipped in multiple sports. The individual is on a varsity...
View ArticleThudgate and Falcon Football time
i know a lot of you who will attend parents weekend are either on your way or already at the academy. For you seasoned parents and cadets, you know all the activities going on. And the climax of your...
View Articlearotc sat/ act scores
when uploading the test scores on to the application, are we allowed to use screenshots from the sat and act websites?
View ArticleNaval Academy Preparatory School
I’d like to better understand the theory behind the NAPS. Already recognized as one of the top institutions in the country, competition for a USNA appointment is fierce. Every year thousands of...
View ArticleAROTC Scholarship
Just wanted to reach out and see if anyone in these forums has finished their Army ROTC scholarship application yet? If you have, could you give some stats too? I've finished mine and am trying to see...
View ArticleSwimming
Hi Everyone, I'm really bad with swimming, and even somewhat nervous while trying to swim a lot of the time. I'm currently at the academy I have to take swimming text tri-mester, I'm doing OK with...
View ArticleClueless and worried
After briefly reading some other threads, I am afraid we are way behind the power curve.... DS is a senior this year......in JROTC (Army,) on the Raider Team (is co-captain,) and plans on doing soccer...
View ArticlePFT Administration
Hi, I am currently facing a dilemma with getting my PFT administered. I go to an online high school, so I do not have access to any coaches or PE teachers. I've tried contacting a few at my old school...
View Articlejust finished AROTC PFT. how'd i do?
Literally just finished my pft. Here are the scores Push-ups: 71 Curl-ups: 87 Run: 7:07 How'd i do?
View Articleaverage pfa scores?
what are good scores for the 1 min curl ups, 1 min pushups, and mile run? I feel like mine are super low. is there a minimum requirement for each one?
View ArticleSenator Capito Service Academy and ROTC Program - South Charleston, WV - 19...
Sponsor: Senator Shelley Moore Capito Date: SATURDAY, September 19, 2015 TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM LOCATION: South Charleston High School, 1 Eagle Way, South Charleston, WV 25309 PRESENTERS:...
View ArticleSenator Capito Service Academy and ROTC Program - Charles Town, WV - 27...
Sponsor: Senator Shelley Moore Capito Date: SUNDAY, September 27, 2015 TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM LOCATION: Washington High School, 300 Washington Patriot Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414 PRESENTERS:...
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