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    Having a hard time deciding between USAFA, USMA, and USNA

    I wouldn't consider any football game or history as part of the decision. I would go with my gut and what I really like/dislike doing as a person. If that is really how you feel (and there is nothing wrong with feeling that way) then I would steer clear of the Army and Marines.
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    Taking a lot of heat for choosing USNA over Stanford.

    True story.... my classmate (pretty close friend) at USMA decided to leave after 2 years and not commit. Where did he go? Stanford was happy to accept him and he finished his degree there. If he went to Stanford initially and decided 2 years in that he should have gone to USNA then...
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    Graduating high school early/ benefit?

    I gradutated from USMA long, long ago. I was mature for my age, but very young (I didn't turn 21 until 2d semester Firstie year). Frankly, my young age was a disadvantage. There were many classmates that were 2-4 years older than me and that's a big difference at that age. Their life...
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    NAPS 2024 Waitlist

    One of the biggest lessons in life.... don't cry over spilled milk. Also, your definition of "best person" isn't the same as USNA. Let it go...
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    NAPS 2024 Waitlist

    That's the whole thing... if each year nobody dropped out, then they would offer 20% less spots initially and the "next one up" would never be offered a spot anyways.
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    How can a SWO(N) officer earn BTZ promotion at O-4, O-5, and/or O-6?

    #1 is take care of your soldiers. Become proficient at your job, show an interest in them personally and professionally and you will be just fine. This exact statement is one of the really tough things about the military. In corporate America you can move companies and keep on climbing, but...
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    LOR for a Cadet

    I am 100% in agreement with you. The common misconception is that b/c we went thru the crucible at USMA that our leadership style would forever mimic it. That couldn't be further from the truth. I saw nothing but empathic servant leaders in my classmates once we all graduated into the "real"...
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    LOR for a Cadet

    Interesting thread. Para 2.3.10. sounds like my entire time at USMA "back in the day." I must have been thoroughly maltrained.
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    ACT SCORE

    I could see everything and they were similar in other aspects than ACT. My point to the OP is not to settle on a 30 ACT thinking that will get them in. All that it takes is one person that is fantastic and you don't receive the appointment.
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    ACT SCORE

    I am on my local congressman SA nomination committee and my job is to rank the candidates in order and determine who should get an interview. I can tell you this year there were a lot of 29, 30, 31 ACT scores... .but that one candidate had a 35. How do you think the 30 looks now? It only...
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    Prince Harry of Santa Barbara County

    I would prefer a VAT tax with some exclusions for necessities like food, energy etc....so it doesn't become regressive. If I have the money and want to purchase a $100k car then that's fine and the taxes are collected immediately based on my spending. If I live a material life then my taxes go...
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    Preparing for STEM academic courses at USMA

    I graduated eons ago and was in a similar situation as you. I was never great (not bad) at math in high school. The highest math I did in HS was pre-calc. Calc was unbelievably hard for me and I struggled a lot in it for all 3 semesters of it. If I had a do over I would start Khan academy...
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    Personal Essay Question - Story about a lie?

    Although your advice still holds true, I'm pretty sure toyomark is a bot.
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    Bomber Mafia

    I just finished the book The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell. Was a good read and something I think AF types would enjoy!
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    Cyber Security IT - SMC

    The Director of CISA is a West Point grad. Something to consider as well. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Director_of_the_Cybersecurity_and_Infrastructure_Security_Agency
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