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So SLS (for me) is in a week or so. Any tips or advice that anyone has for all of us? Perhaps usefull items/clothes that may not be on the packing list. Or will the packing list be absolutely all I need? Perhaps a way to have fun near the airport while waiting for planes to arrive?

I've got an opportunity through my school to go to Boy's State this year. Problem is, I signed up for the first SLS session and the dates conflict. Is it possible for me to move to the second session of SLS and go to both (also going to AFA SS)? Is it worth it to go through the trouble?

Sorry for posting this here, but there is not a "general academy" forum. Does anyone know of any good books that describe the various service academies? I've read The Unforgiving Minute about West Point and it was great. I've also heard that Absolutely American is good for the USMA as well...

I was looking at the dates of the Service Academy summer programs and have a dilemna. I am going on a mission trip to Peru for 2 weeks from July 10th to July 24th. AIM sessions range from July 5th to July 25th, with none of the sessions lining up cleanly with my packed schedule. Would it be...

Does anyone know if Mr. Lee Summerlin posts here? He's the admissions representative coming to visit my school on Monday and I wondered if he is perhaps one of the regulars here at the forum. Sorry if this is off topic/innappropriate. I'd just like to get to know him if possible before the...

I remember reading in multiple spots that USMA requires the writing portion be taken alongside the ACT. Does this mean that I need to have taken the ACT and the writing at least once, or does the score I submit to them have to include the writing as well? Maybe this will be less confusing...

I know that during West Point combat training excersices you have to where the required BCGs that they issue you. But after the initial summer training can you wear contacts or your civilian eyewear during classes? I was looking at the 2009 CBT photos on USMA's website and I saw cadets...

High School student researching colleges here. I have a few questions about the plethora of clubs offered at West Point. Below is a list of clubs that I am interested in and some comments from me: Law Enforcement Tacticts Club- If I do attend West Point, I am thinking about branching...