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I am headed off to West Point in the class of 2016 and I was a Sea cadet. It is a great program! I recommend going to JAG training in Naval Station Newport Rhode Island. I attended Summer 2010 and Staffed it Summer 2011 and I felt that it really helped in my leadership portfolio especially when...

Drop him as a dependent. He can still use the car when he is home. Teenage boys always cost a boatload in insurance.

JROTC is a very good credential but at the end of the Day WP is trying to see a diversity of leadership experiences. A varsity sport is virtually required for admission and a variety of clubs is looked upon well so long as you dont stretch yourself too thin.

Wait Art, Hold your horses. The 2017 portal doesn't even open until the second week of June for SLS attendees and July 1 for all other 2017 candidates. Your ACT scores won't be posted until that time.

You don't need to go to a livescan place Im having mine done at my local police department Although in CA, where they pay their public officials in IOUs, they might not offer that service for you. But give it a shot, it could save you a good $30

Thanks Scout! Do you get them on R-Day? or Re-orgy week?

Do Cadets get Active Army ID Cards?

Casey, Are Icy-hot/ mineral ice sticks allowed at beast?

Thanks! I'm not sure, I haven't heard of anyone else though

78. USMAcandidate2016, February 15th, Congressional (NWL), NJ-11

Congrats! What are your basic credentials (SATs, Leadership Positions, Athletics)?

I am 3'Qd with a nomination and I was placed on the NWL. When does the admissions committee start awarding appointments from the NWL pool? Also if anyone has been awarded an appointment off of the NWL, please comment with your state, nomination type, and basic credentials.