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My cadet has Verizon which is supposed to have better service than some of the other providers, but he still doesn't get a good signal is some areas. I think a lot depends on what barracks you are in. Each cadet will have his/her own landline phone with long distance provided so my son uses that...

If you are flying into Newark with your parents, I would recommend renting a car and driving to West Point.

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My son has enjoyed a subscription to NetFlix.

I have ordered goodies from Cadets,Cakes & Cookies several times and my son says they are very good. If you order in the morning, she can usually get the boodle delivered the same day, unless it is a special order.

Absolutely write to your family and friends! We got more letters from our son than we ever anticipated and they were wonderful! Also, you will be issued stationery with the West Point crest. I think it made our son really proud to be writing on "official" WP stationery and we were equally as...

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I think they are really silly looking, but my son bought some when he was home last weekend and he thinks they are great. He says there are a number of cadets with them, but no way are they acceptable for Beast.

I agree with Marciemi. When my cadet was applying, we were told that Boys State carries more weight on your application than the summer seminars. You will also notice that on the class profile for each year, the number of Boys/Girls State attendees is noted so that indicates that Admissions...

I agree with Buff81. The Thayer is clean and comfortable, but the convenience is the main thing. They have a nice lounge where we have gathered with other families and a very nice dining room. It is within easy walking distance to the restaurants in Highland Falls and the post shuttle stops just...

They can have cell phones after Beast, but the signal is not very good in many of the barracks. My son calls us on his room land line phone which all cadets have and unlimited long distance is provided. Some cadets have been able to use their cell phones by placing the phone in the window and...

My plebe started a new language so was in a beginning level class with mostly Yearlings and a few other plebes. He had a great professor and thoroughly enjoyed the class. I imagine a plebe in a class with mostly Cows would be tough.

Most cadets do not take a foreign language until 2nd year, but some start languages Plebe year. If a cadet is able to validate some of the Plebe year core courses, based on AP scores and validation tests during Beast, extra time is available to take a foreign language.

Buy the shoes in advance and wear them before you report to WP. Your feet will be glad you did!