sibling question on application
I was told that when you have a sibling who has or is attending one of the academies that you probably have a pretty good (vs someone who doesnt have sibling attending) idea of what you are getting into.
2017 profile
Used to show scouting (first eagle scout then recently just scouting) and now no mention. Thought scouting was a major indicator of success, wonder why this changed.
USAFA v AFROTC
Kids going to AFA are generally smarter as borne out by admissions standards etc. (no question here) and are obviously more committed to the military life style..no whining about how 'hard' academy is or that they want the 'college' lifestyle...give me a break. Because the...
Hello, Heard there were some cadedts sent hom (separated) during beast relative to inadequate physical standards (pull ups seemed to factor high0.. Any specifics on this. If true how many males/females.
lump sum
my 2 cents worth. Both parties to the pilot-side of the ocntract (the pilot and wife) understand the nature of the job (includes being in harms way) just as do miners and fire fighters. It has to be THEIR joint decision on whether they want a 1/2 lump sum payment which may have to be...
Danner boots for Women
Hello. I was wondering if my daughter should buy pair of Danner Desert TFX Roughout GTX boots, they are 'approved', I assume meet military spec but maybe not one of 'the' approved boots for USMA/USMAPS. These are the only womens boots that fit her and are of only two...
Hello. The family will be visiting West Point July 19th through 23rd (R-day 23rd for MAPS); Daughter will be attending. We are planning to fly to WP from West Coast on the 19th and fly out on 24th, so we will have some time to check things out. I would like to know what some of the WP veterans...
keep humor
Hunger game analogy a good one...lol. also, the little guy banging his on brick wall also made me smile. Nice to see have not lost sense of huor even in these tense times. :)
good question
I am also interested in getting response to question. Maybe a current prep student can give us experience from last year. Hard to tell if this year will be any different. Also, I would also be interested in thoughts on same question applied to MAPS and NAPS.
A few question: if 500 appointments going out in firtst wave then when will the rest go out? What is guess on how many went before first wave. How long will it be before USMAPS appointments go out? Direct appointments get 45 days to accept, how do MAPS appointees get? Thanks.
Hello. Would be interested in tif anyone knows his years USMAPS class size. Have seen both 228 and 243. Also, any news/infor on whether expected to be the same this next year.
How are you notified that you passed the CFA. Is it online or is it part and parcel of getting a 3Q notification. I understand that the 3Q notification comes via the mail; it would be appreciated if we could get some info on this. Thanks.
soccer camp
Hello,
does anyone know if there is a soccer camp (girls) at USNA, prefer to know about camp for identification of potential recruits. Thanks.