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What was your happiest moment? Everytime I accomplished something was my happiest moment. Everything was new to me so seeing what I could do was a huge deal for me. What was your moment of deepest despair? During rappelling I got stuck and was hanging upside down. I'm not a fan of heights...

Most nervous about: PT specifically pushups most excited for: Doing all of the combat training (guns, grenades, rapelling etc.) I've never done anything like that before and I can't wait to do it for the first time

Something tells me we're not going to need those email addresses this summer :wink:

So I took the advice and I got the smaller boot. I have had no problems with my heel slipping since :smile: Thanks so much for all of your help everybody!

Here are some things you can try: 1. You may need to stretch more before you run. For that specific area, try ankle rotations. 2. Another thing you may want to consider is getting new shoes. They may be worn out or not the right type of shoe. I was having the same problem but Ive been...

I think it could possibly count for something. Call your MALO and ask what you should do. I remember from the application there was a section where you could write notes about your leadership experience. I would write down that you were selected as an alternate. Someone obviously saw...

I had a problem with the rubbing in the boots as well. I would highly recommend going with a smaller size in the boot. I did that and there was a significant difference. I haven't had a single blister since I switched them. If you're worried about your toes being squished, get them in a...

I actually didn't go to SLS so I can't speak about how tough the CFA is there, but from experience, taking it with my own PE teacher was not easy by any stretch of the imagination lol. If you are planning on retaking, I would recommend that you prepare for it just as hard, if not harder than...

I applied to USMA USNA and USCGA. I was accepted to USCGA and obviously USMA. It was a pretty difficult decision to make.

Hello everybody! I'm going to get right to the point. I'm having a horrible time breaking in the boots we need to get. I'm having no problems with the black shoes, but the boots are a nightmare:unhappy:. I've been trying to go for walks in them, but about a half mile in, I start getting...

In reference to the statement that there is a different admissions board for recruited athletes: I was under the impression that the same admissions board reviews every single application. The only difference if you are a recruited athlete is that the coach from your sport will go in front of...

I got my appointment last week and I sent back the gray card two days later. Thank you to everyone here for all of their help in this process. I never posted much, but trust me, I was lurking around for information :biggrin:

If you're interested in the academies, you are still very young and still have an opportunity to make yourself competitive. I'm a girl and when I first got to high school I was only in two honors classes. With some hard work I got into all honors and AP classes by this year, my senior year...

I was a Girl's State attendee this past summer and if Boy's State is the same experience (which I'm sure it is) please have your son make every effort to go. I had to jump through hoops to get there (my school has never sent a girl there). The experiences your son will have there will help in...

I was just about to give up on an LOA as well, but thankfully got one in the middle of November (Happy birthday to me!). I was cleared by DODMERB in July and I'm taking my CFA tomorrow morning. The only thing I have to wait on is my nomination. The interviews and applications are done, but I...