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Good luck 2015, the classes of '12 and '13 are well prepared for your arrival. Furthermore, a big thank you to all of the volunteers here at West Point today who helped make the R-Day rehearsal possible.

Sir, how is it that a cadet does not need the training? Training is dedicated to making any individual better at their occupation. A cadet will graduate from the Academy having to be responsible for the lives of 30-40 soldiers. I simply do not believe that, given this perception, you would be...

@cisco Most cadets go to either Air Assault or Airborne in the second summer between their Plebe (Freshman) and Yearling (Sophomore) years at the academy. Additionally, there will be more opportunities in the other summers to try out for slots to the more advanced military schools such as SFAS...

This is a very good point you brought up, because all service academies conduct "rolling admissions." Which is essentially, the earlier you get your application in, the more looks you will have on your file. This is different from most colleges where if your file isn't up to their standard on...

@rmmach1 I would have to say the biggest lesson I learned in my application process was the importance of simply applying. Never deny yourself the opportunity of an application just because you don't think you did so well academically one year. In my mind, I still think I had mediocre grades...

I thought the same thing when I was going in due to the fact that my grades just were not too hot in high school. However, I was granted with the opportunity to meet many great people here at the Academy and I learned a lot about the curriculum and myself in the process, which eventually led me...

It depends alot on the calendar days (explained in detail below) but also your own schedule. However, visitors are not allowed in the "Cadet Area" (unless exceptions are made i.e. Plebe Parent Weekend, 500th Night, etc...) Yet, you may still take your guest to see whatever you wish around...

I would say last name should be suitable- the purpose is essentially for your own accountability (so as your roommates do not mistake their clothes for yours when sending out laundry). I've lost countless socks/ white shirts/ PT shorts over the past two years simply because I never remember to...

Great post, Sir. My Economics teacher took this route by earning his Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering then he was able to get into Harvard for his MBA. So, it is important to keep in mind that if a specific major is not offered at West Point, I can assure you that with 32 majors to choose...

Additionally, I think it would be beneficial to know that when I went through Beast (two years ago in summer of '09) they only let us wear issued items. Seeing as how the white crew socks may be shorter than the other calf-length socks you would not be very uniform (i.e. easy target for cadre)...

If you were fortunate enough to have parents in the military who can still claim their place of residence somewhere in Texas, then yes, you are allowed to receive a nomination from that Senator.

If you decide to bring either 2 pairs of Low Quarters or 2 pairs of boots then you have the option of not receiving another 2 pair, of either, at the issue point. However, if you do decide to take the option of receiving another two pair then understand that the issue point isn't simply giving...