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Neither were we but these two groups have helped in answering questions that have popped up in the acceptance process and they are monitored by West Point themselves so if any misinformation is posted they are quick to fix it and give you the correct answers you need. Not to say that this forum...

Are you a member of the official Facebook page for Class of 2019 yet? There is also a page set up for parents. This is the best place to ask questions after receiving an appointment.

From a parent's point of view, yes it was worth the experience if for no other reason than for the DS to gain a better perspective of the USMA. Up until then, it was simply a place that he had heard talked about and seen in photos/videos. He enjoyed every aspect of SLE and his exact words...

Thanks for that. Interestingly, the "goals" for minorities are lower than U.S. demographic percentages in that chart. As for appointment opportunities, I still would not equate the higher percentages with a greater chance for admission nationwide. I say that because the numbers of qualified...

These, for the most part, reflect current U.S. demographics. I don't want to appear argumentative, but I'm curious where USMA publishes their demographic goals that they are trying to achieve when forming a class for the next academic year. Again, I would not assume that increases in minority...

I think it is the goal of most educational institutions to recruit percentages more in line with national averages. I wouldn't assume that USMA's statement automatically positions white males at a disadvantage, as they are still well represented demographically both at the USMA and in the Army...

It's a secret to me. Where can I find USMA's minority goal percentages by year? Not the actual numbers, but the goal percentages contrasted with numbers attained.

To stop beating around the bush, perhaps the assumption can also be that minorities are becoming more competitive?

Congratulations too by the way! The candidates group is USMA 2019. Parents one is West Point Class of 2019 Parents, another one is West Point moms.

I am guessing that you have been offered an appointment to USMA and the papers you are talking about are in the first initial packet. If that is the case then you schedule these appointments yourself. The self addressed envelopes will come in the mail to you with instructions on how to send the...

chiefsnow- As long as you correctly filled out your DODMERB paperwork you would have mentioned that you had worn braces, given the Orthodontist information and years of treatment with the conclusion of braces being removed and wearing a retainer to sleep, perhaps even a permanent retainer on...

Yes. I have called and left a message. Email as well. Since the portal now says offer accepted I will give them a few days and then try again. I was mainly concerned as to whether they had received the mailed acceptance letter before the deadline of March 1st. I know this is a busy time for them.

Thank you. Just checked the portal and it has been updated.

Once you mail in your acceptance letter for the Army ROTC scholarship will it update on your ROTC portal to say received? If not, how do you check to see if they have received your acceptance? What will be the next step in the process?

A note for all the people with late birthdays. I just tried to register my DS and this is what I found out. You can apply before you turn 18 but under law they cannot register your application until you are 17 years and 11 months old. If you fill out the application earlier than that they hold...