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    New Parent at this and have a few questions

    Khakis and a polo would be just fine. Make sure he has plenty of warm clothing. We got snow here today so be prepared if you're visiting in the next few months. As for passes, there are four days for Thanksgiving, two weeks for Christmas, and a week for Spring Leave. Each semester, plebes...
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    Question's about WP

    1) We had cheesecake a few times this summer during Beast and already this school year- it was the dessert for the Nininger Dinner. Don't get your hopes up (it's not going to be the best cheesecake you've ever had) but there are some mess hall desserts that are actually pretty good. 2) Not...
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    Questions Thread

    Biancajoy, I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. I was slightly under the flexed arm hang average and passed just fine. Good luck with your CFA!
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    Jake's goodbye

    Sorry to hijack your post, Jake, but I too would like to say thanks for all the help SAF has provided. I remember discovering it right before SLS last year and am so grateful for all the tips, advice, wisdom, and knowledge that's been shared over the past year. See some of you on Sunday...
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    Direct Deposit

    Is the direct deposit form supposed to be mailed to the USMA treasurer?
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    R-Day SAF Dinner 2011

    I never RSVPed before, but my parents and I would love to come. THE LIST CONFIRMED jake s (5) AKH (4) shanicebrown12 (3) mtnman17 (5) SVG (5) abeastlybeast (3) freedomtruck (4) hopeo19 (3)
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    SLS CFA question

    When I went to SLS last summer I had just been diagnosed with a stress fracture, so when we did the CFA I did all of the components except the shuttle run and mile run. Your son would likely be able to tell the test administrators that he can't do certain parts (pushups, pul lups) and then the...
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    boots!?!?

    Yes, you can call the cadet store and they will order the low quarters for you. I called just the other day and they were very helpful. Their phone number is 845-938-2121.
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    SLS Info!!!!

    Pack lots of extra socks! You will need at least 2 pairs per day, because you'll do PT in the morning and then shower and change for the rest of the day.
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    boots!?!?

    Any suggestions on sites where I can purchase the low quarters online? I've been sized but I want to make sure I get the authorized shoe. Thanks!
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    Training for Beast

    For those of you doing the West Point pushup/sit up schedule to prepare, are the numbers they give the amount of time you are supposed to do them for, or the actual number of pushups and sit ups you are supposed to do? I read on the instructions about the work interval and rest interval, but...
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    boots!?!?

    I recently called the closest AAFES (at Fort Lewis) to see if they had the shoes I need in stock. They said they only carry the Bates boots, not the Khybers or the Bellevilles. I'm planning on heading up there to get sized and try the Bates boots on, but from what I've read on here and from...
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    Immunization Form

    What if I haven't even accepted my appointment yet? Do I still need to have the immunization form done by April 15 if I have till May 1 to decide?
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    Deadlines, Transcripts and Forms - Oh My!

    I've been appointed but haven't accepted it yet. Should I fill out my personal info, uniform info, etc. anyway?
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    Daily visit or not?

    I would also echo Dixieland. I'm on the plane headed home from an overnight visit at West Point right now, and the visit was well worth it. I also did a daily visit last spring which really piqued my interest in West Point. Both times my cadet escorts were more than willing to show me around...
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    Class of 2015 Appointments

    I received my appointment in the mail today! OR-05
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    Candidate Portal and Application

    You'll have to wait until the Second Step Kit comes out. Last year they opened the entire application on June 15, and then you can fill out your activities, essays, etc.
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    service assignments

    After Branch Night this past fall, BG Rapp posted on his Facebook page that 78% of cadets received their first choice and almost 95% received one of their top three choices.
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    Wisdom Teeth

    Speaking of wisdom teeth, I got mine removed last week, and of course that was the same day my Congressman called to tell me I received a USMA nomination! It was hard to talk and I was really out of it, but he understood and was very nice about it.
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    Books on West Point

    I would also recommend "The Unforgiving Minute" by Craig Mullaney. It provides a look at life as a West Point cadet (the author was also a Rhodes scholar, and the part about Oxford was neat), as well as life as an Army officer serving in Afghanistan. One other one, specifically for girls, is...
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