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    Low Quarters

    I would not risk it. The only acceptable brands on the authorized footwear memo are... a.Men’s and Women’s Shoes: Bootmaker model 2468, Military black leather Oxford DressShoe; matte/non-reflective. Available at the USMA AAFES. b.Men’s and Academy Women’s Altama 02 Black Leather Oxford...
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    Suggestions for boots and low quarters

    Bates are not listed this year on the authorized shoe memo. The only 2 acceptable brands of low quarters are Bootmaker model 2468 and Altama 02. Ordered directly from the Academy Store (to save time, you can call directly, ask if they have the size in stock, and then pay and request to ship over...
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    Hopeful USMA Class of 2028 : a place to play the waiting game together.

    Naval appointments are still rolling in....
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    Your Son/Daughter is Going Where?? Round 2

    These responses boggle my mind. Our cadets are safer than nearly all the college campuses combined. I fear more for the safety of my DD going to a 4-year university than I do my DS going to WP and the Army.
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    HS Grad Gift Ideas

    I got my grad a beautiful Leatherman Multitool that I had engraved with his name on it. https://www.leatherman.com/charge-tti-7.html
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    West Point 24-25 Calendar First Semester

    Hot off the presses!
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    Reapplication advice

    You have to complete the CFA again, so work on improving those stats. Good on you for retaking the ACT as this can help. Whatever program you go to, regular college, prep, etc. - get A's. You have to reapply for nominations - make sure you apply to ALL that you are eligible for. Then get LOR's...
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    Reapplication advice

    I second this
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    I am currently a Cadet. Any questions?

    What did you pack for Beast that you never even needed or wish you hadn't?
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    Hopeful USMA Class of 2028 : a place to play the waiting game together.

    International trips are fine. Confirmed in the FB posts of accepted candidates.
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    Hopeful USMA Class of 2028 : a place to play the waiting game together.

    Shockingly, they can show up with nothing and everything will get processed and issued on RDay. It's happened before, so WP is prepared for these select CC.
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    Hopeful USMA Class of 2028 : a place to play the waiting game together.

    AOG Scholarships offers begin going out in February, usually the last are given in April. It doesn't hurt to ask your FFR and/or RC. USMA AOG offers approximately 50 scholarships, similar to Falcon Foundation, etc.
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    Hopeful USMA Class of 2028 : a place to play the waiting game together.

    Unless the appointment comes after May 1st, then they should instruct you on timeline for paperwork.
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    Your Son/Daughter is Going Where?? Round 2

    Being from NY, we don't get the reaction of "What's West Point?" but more frequently the acknowledgement that the other person has some tie-in to the academy, from "My buddy/my friend's buddy is a [insert athletic sport] coach there", or "I have a friend/relative/etc. that has a son/daughter...
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    Your Son/Daughter is Going Where?? Round 2

    I find regular guidance counselors really don't have a clue.
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