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I know that any new information that should be added to our portal (team captaincy) should come through the guidance councilor, correct? is this done via email, snail mail or fax?

Will USMA appoint two kids from the same high school one year after the next? I just found out a recruited athlete from my school just was appointed to the class of 2016. Will this lower my chances for the class of 2017 since geographic diversity is important?

Who makes up the Admission Team? How much say does your FFR have?

Has anyone done The S.A.M.E Engineering camp? I was considering applying because it sounded interesting but my summer is already pretty hectic-so I have to prioritize. So I also wanted to know if it is looked upon favorably by USMA admissions?

Is anyone doing multiple summer sessions and flying straight from one to another? Does is seem like you need a sleeping bag at each of the SA's summer sessions? How are you fitting a sleeping bag in your suitcase? Can those who did multiple sessions last year comment on the differences...

WITHOUT getting into the pros/cons of diversity recruitment/selection whatever, can someone list what is considered and what is not considered a minority for selection purposes to a service academy?

The following was posted on another thread. Can anyone confirm the accuracy of the following posts? Originally Posted by 509Blackknight: "Spoke with our FFR last night regarding the NWL and he said ...that the cut-off line being used was an average SAT of 720 plus." 1.) I have not...

On my candidate portal I can now link to the schedule of events at sls. It looks like fun. One question though. On Thursday at 7:30 p.m. it lists Individual Counselling. What is that?

I received speech therapy until middle school for the "R" sound. Its not in my transcript. I have the r sound now (If I lived in Boston I would never have received speech therapy). What are the potentials problems and what should I do to prepare if I need a waiver.

I read that USNA only looks at two ACT subscores:English and Math. I also read the math is weighted almost twice as much as English. For USMA are all subscores weighted equally?

I am a Jr. and will be applying to SLS. If I make it in I hear there is an interview. What is the format of the interview? Who interviews you? Is it just "why do you want to go to USMA" or is it more than that? I was going to work on my interview skills after SLS (if I got in) because I thought...

I have a question regarding civic involvement/volunteers hours. I have ~300+ hours of volunteer hours. ~260 of them are in coaching two sports-a winter sport and a summer sport. I really enjoy coaching kids and would like to coach for life (not professionally of course). For NHS (national...

The summer sessions seem to over lap. would it be possible to do all if you got excepted to all? Would this be doable-or would it be a nightmare? USAFA SS 5/29-6/2 SLS 6/2-6/8 Boys state 6/9-6/15 NASS 6/18-6/23

Would anyone like to share some interesting interview questions they have had either in the nomination process or with the SA Liaison?

How strong of a swimmer do you need to be for USMA? I can swim but I am not a strong swimmer. Is this something I should work on?

Chicago Area Is the Chicago Area considered a very competitive area for nominations and appointments?

Chicago Area Is the Chicago Area considered a very competitive area for nominations and appointments?