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    CFA sit ups

    They have recently changed sit up form, I believe. When I took it this past fall, it was more of a crunch motion, not the full APFT sit up. That's at least what the SFC who administered the test demonstrated and counted for me. It was very similar to the Marine crunch for their fitness test.
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    R-Day Packing Questions

    Thank you all for your quick replies! Just bought some Adidas compression shorts from Penney's for pretty cheap. They should work well. I'll keep asking around to find out what toiletries should be packed and let you all know what I find out.
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    R-Day Packing Questions

    Good afternoon everyone! I am running through and purchasing everything on the pack list for R-day, but had a couple questions that could use clarifying. The pack list for 2020 has soap, razors, etc as "optional." I assume then that male Cadet Candidates be issued all necessary toiletry items...
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    Advice for a 2nd try?

    You do not need to be on scholarship to join ROTC. If officership in the Army is your goal, I highly recommend joining. ROTC scholarship come in two forms: national board scholarships or school based scholarships. Highschoolers apply for the national board. If you join ROTC freshman year without...
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    Advice for a 2nd try?

    I followed a path very similar to your own. I was QNS for the c/o 2019, but was accepted by second time around. For my Freshman year of college, I was on a 3yr AD AROTC scholarship at a small liberal arts school. Competed in both Ranger Challenge and Buddy Ranger, joined the Color Guard, took...
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    I'm a Cow at USMA, AMA (Ask Me Anything)

    Do you recommend getting the PC package they offer? Also, would you recommend purchasing an iPad from USMA, or brining our own? Thank you!
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    Re applying

    I got the TWE for the c/o 2019, but was accepted earlier this year for the c/o 2020. It's definitely possible, and honestly, being a reapplicant gives you a leg up on your peers, not only in admissions but also when it comes to Plebe year. Also, when you're in ROTC, be sure to try Ranger...
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    Thin White Envelope

    I got my TWE in May of last year, so late May I believe.
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    Thin White Envelope

    I am an accepted reapplicant this year. My advice is... 1. Talk with your RC (this summer, not now when they're very busy) and your FFR. Ask them for advice specific to your application for the c/o 2021. Tell them you want in and that you're going to go hard until you are. 2. Take their advice...
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    How did you/yourDS/DD react upon learning of appointment?

    Yelled, fist pumped, called the family and prayed.
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    Scorpion Uniforms? New Dorms?

    Hahaha! That's exactly what the Cadet on Yik Yak mentioned.
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    Scorpion Uniforms? New Dorms?

    According to a Cadet on the oh so very reliable Yik-Yak, we will be issued the new uniform as Plebes. Makes sense to me. They'll be standard issue in not too long.
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    Admissions Question

    Give it one to two weeks. I was in the same position, and once my nom was in and was 3Q'd, it was a little less than two weeks.
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    Best watch?

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044QZF3I?keywords=armitron&qid=1455130104&ref_=sr_1_3&sr=8-3 It's definitely not fancy, but I've been using the above watch for about two semesters of Ranger Challenge, PT and everything else under the sun. Water resistant, decent back light, so easy to use...
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    USMA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread

    1. TriService2017 DD/ September 16, 2015/Presidential/ PA-04 (Scholar Athlete) 2. ClimberGirl/LOA September/Appt Jan 21, 2016/MOC/OH-12 3. FLboy/LOA Sept/Appt Oct 21, 2015/Rotc nom/Fl-6 4. Chris Abbott/ DS / AOG Scholar Marion Civil Prep / Appt Jan 21, 2016 / MOC / FL-16 5.brovol/DS January/ MOC...
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    First wave of BFE's?

    Is that the similar timeline for the getting a 3Q letter? As in the qualification board meets on Tuesday? Sitting on a principle nomination. Application has been complete for 3 weeks. Just got a 3Q letter in my portal today. Can I hope to expect a BFE this weekend?
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    3Q Letter

    I just received mine. It took about 2.5 weeks. But it all depends. Some candidates don't ever see one.
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    What is life at West Point like?

    Just out of curiosity, what's the average sleep time for a Plebe? First semester of college, I averaged about 4-5 hours a night except for weekends when I got a solid 6-7.
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    ROTC and Guns

    Aren't all fire-arms illegal on campus? Could be wrong but I thought that was universal. I'm currently an MS1, and to be honest, it would only come in handy if it was an AR-15. In which case, the Ranger Challenge team could practice assembling and disassembling. Beyond that, it wouldn't be of...
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    Is Application reviewed before DoDmerb is complete

    Unfortunately, candidates need to be medically qualified in order to be considered for admission. They will not consider him for admission until he is medically qualified.
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