It was definitely one of the top factors in my success throughout my life (so far at least). It opened many doors, provided a ton of opportunities I wouldn't have otherwise had and is something I am very proud of. I would absolutely do it again, and I would pour way more into my Academy...
We had a cadet when I was at the Academy that had done three years in ROTC at Texas A&M. His dream had always been the Academy, so he made the switch when he received his appointment and seemed to love everything about it. Trading one more year of college for four more at the Academy was a...
If I-Day is the same as it was last year, you'll drop your kid off without even being allowed to get out of the car. You'll then drive away and see them again about 6 weeks later if you go to the Acceptance Parade. No options for personal interaction after they get out of your car. It's tough...
My daughter attended the FVE in January, and she's a freshman at the Academy now. If your daughter gets another shot at it, I definitely suggest going. It was a pretty amazing experience for her and me. I'm a Grad, but I'm more proud to be a parent. Watching her get excited about all of the...
For the sit ups, practice using your quad muscles to help lift your body. This is a great video that explains the method and has some additional tips that can help: .