What is a good, reliable, reasonably priced, watch that I can get for USMAPS and the academy? I don't want to just get any one that I see on the shelf.
How likely is that I will get a nomination while at USMAPS? I'm guessing pretty likely considering I am actually attending USMAPS. It shows that I have the drive to do well in USMA. Will a congressman see this and say "this kid is definitely getting a nom" ?
I was wondering if their was anything that you guys could tell me that could help me get through USMAPS successfully. I did not receive a nomination at all from my senators so I need to get that. I will be retaking my SAT and ACT at USMAPS. Any tips are useful on when to start my nomination...
Hello Forum! I just thought I would make a new thread to see if I can find some people who are also going to USMAPS this July. I accepted my over 2 days ago and I get excited more and more everyday. A new chapter in my life is opening and I'm trying to make some new friends so feel free to...
In my personal experience in applying to West Point I did feel that I was at a disadvantage! Fortunately I just received my LOA for USMAPS and I have never done Boy Scouts a day in my life. I was varsity for more than 3 sports and captain for 3 of them. My SAT is a 1500 but my GPA is 3.8/4.0...
I am only wondering if a nomination is essential to get into USMA or is it just another plus on your application that says that this candidate is ready to get accepted.
I did apply for nominations as well. I had interviews that went fairly well I thought but I am a but nervous because I am in no way shape or form associated with any JROTC programs and there were kids there that were. It was a bit nerve racking. I have yet to hear back from them
I was a varsity wrestler for 2 years and a 4 year varsity for track and field. I throw javelin. I ran cross country for my senior year for fun and got a varsity letter along with honorable mention. I am a 2 year captain as well for track. The only thing physically wrong with me is that I wear...