Recent content by blindfire

Hey guys, I never made a thread about the del, but I think it’s a good opportunity to talk about our current Commandant, Col Mercado who will be retiring at the end of the summer after a six year tenure as Commandant of Cadets. As a cadet, I admired Col Mercado who truly excelled in all facets...

I dont think Academics play a huge part in company assignments. I've known cadets with a 2200/2400 sat placed in companies with the lowest academic standing. I Don't want to play the rumour mill, but there are companies(battalion) that have an overwhelming amount of athletes- but in recent...

I agree with Full Metal Bulldog, every battalion & company has its own culture and it doesnt really matter in the long run. Just do your best, put out, and it will be all good. Unless you are in the company presently you can't really understand. During my not so long ago cadet days, those In...

You have to ask yourself two questions: How are you funding your education, and where do you want to be in five years? IF you can answer those two questions it should be a piece of cake in making a decision (IF you are going military than the second question doesnt really apply) Both...

Bruno lock this post. Its becoming a charade and nothing practical is being gained from this.

Nas I think your being a little unfair bud. We have to understand that in this day and age higher level education is a business; moreover, for a business to flourish a traditional business model cannot be executed while expecting the same results. Like any brand we have to redefine and explore...

Yeah, they used to accept cadets with non-stem majors but the changed I believe four years ago. Its better to have a stem major under your belt, as opposed to others to be competitive. I don't think the minimum is 3.6 - 1250. That is a little overkill - sounds more like an honors program...

JCT95, I admire that your goal is to become a Navy Special Warfare Operator (NSFW). That is outstanding and it is a hard road to follow and even harder road to break through. Is the Citadel an outstanding school for preparing SEAL officers? No! Because there are no institutions that are...

I ask that you please do no base your opinion on videos of an institution. The goal of marketing media is to largely attract individuals. Therefore, they only show 5% of an institution. I recommend visiting both schools and speaking with alumni. The Citadel and VMI are excellent schools to...

CFORD, I would recommend on establishing being more well-rounded, but focus on your academics. If you meet the minimum requirements and more, then I don't see any problem. If you want to challenge yourself I do recommend taking AP classes, but take classes only if you are capable of doing...

Good Post Matt 90, I would highly recommend the Bostonian, though they are a little on the expensive side, they are worth the price. They shine easy and look good. I don't want to scare anyone, but the only thing I would have to disagree with is number 3. Attrition varies by company and...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpN6fonwhrk All services run at The Citadel, this past early December. Shaky dark cam, but motivating.

http://externalaffairs.citadel.edu/michael_fox_ring

For all of those interested in The Citadel, Here is a link that provides video documentaries about the daily aspects of cadet life, and a peek into what makes The Citadel tick. There are also video docs of our award winning band playing in Scotland's Military Tattoo festival as the only...

wow.... a Charlie knob is telling an upperclassman to brace. good job on getting through Hell Week. enjoy the rest of the year. :thumb: Take it a day at a time.. and life gets better