Recent content by Westpoint2019

Thank you all very much! I'm leaning towards going on the missionary trip because I may never have the chance to do so again, yet I have many other chances to go visit USMA. However, I am worried that I may miss the chance to attend Girl's State. So I will have to look into the dates for the...

Thank you both for your input, I will take it into consideration when deciding what I want to do next summer. :) WestPoint2019

I have the chance to either go on a mission trip to Africa for 2 months or attend SLE (hoping to get in). The missionary experience would go on the entire summer so I need to choose one over the other. Which would look better on my resume for West Point? WestPoint2019

I sit on a committee which interviews prospective cadets for our local congressman. Along with looking at your resume we look to see if you are taking the most challenging courses your school has to offer. If your school offers AP Calc and you aren't taking it, why not? Are you taking any AP...

@ Tug_boat, Melitzank @ Melitzank and tug_boat, I live in Illinois. I don't really take my state to be very military-based, but I guess I could be wrong.. I'll try to call my Rep to figure that out. Also, can I contact my Field Force Rep whenever? Or is there a certain time period that I...

@ Tug_boat Tug_boat, Thank you so much for your encouragement! I recently realized that I might fit in well in the military environment, so I am VERY new to West Point and what it has to offer. I love being apart of a team, and the intensity and competition is one of my favorite parts of...

I recently looked at an application for Nomination by my District Rep. If anyone has the time to look over my "application" and tell me what I need to work on, it would be much appreciated. (: Hobbies: Swimming, Baking, Reading, Running, Piano, Weightlifting, Target Shooting. Sports...

Thank you both so much for your help! Much appreciated, WestPoint2019

Does anyone here have advice about when you should contact your congressmen for nominations to USMA? I will be a junior this year, and I am unsure as to when I should start the process. Thanks!!