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I have no credit history and I want an AMEX platinum card. How can I achieve this the fastest? Which Navy federal card is best to start building credit with? I am completely new to this credit world and would appreciate any help from anyone.

I am an entering plebe and I am wondering if I should validate courses. Here are my thoughts so far: I want to attend graduate school at a civilian university after the academy (before service). I have heard that if you are near the top of your class first year academically then you are eligible...

A few questions about financials. I am an incoming plebe and I want to get everything in order before I leave (for the most part): Navy Federal or USAA Roth IRA and 401k: This is more general knowledge than service academies but there are a lot of smart people on this forum. How do IRA work...

Do I need a notary and all of that or can I just have my mom sign as witness. I checked everywhere in my portal for the list of things they tell you to bring to I-Day, but I can’t find any of it. Do I receive this when I submit all paperwork? Does it come in the mail with my appointment? Thanks

My calculator just broke so I need a new one anyways. What calculator does everyone use that will last me all four years. Graphing calculators are expensive so I don’t want to have to buy a new one in a few months just because I bought the wrong one.

I see an ultimate packing list and things to get in order for West Point and Air Force, but I don't see it for the Naval Academy. I am sure it is out there somewhere but I can't find it. Can someone post one or give the link to one already posted? Thanks

Any tips for a hearing test? Like how to clean your ears, decongestion stuff, etc. I know there are a lot of aviators on this forum that had to pass hearing tests throughout service that have some tricks on how to clean ears out!

Does anyone know of a good ENT doctor in the Western Region who meets these criteria? Thank you! (This is a quote from Capt MJ on what doctor to pursue for waiver appeal) And if you decide to go looking for a medical provider with a military background, look at their educational profile. -...

I was medically disqualified in late November for high-frequency hearing loss in one ear. A waiver was requested by USAFA, USMA, and USNA in December. My waiver was denied by USMA in December (before I could get in AMI from my ENT). I turned in AMI from my ENT stating that this condition is not...

My friends want to plan a senior trip for after graduation (like a couple weeks before I/R-Day). Does anyone know what the rules are on this? Am I allowed to leave the country two weeks before? Seems like it would be a problem.

If I have an LOA to USNA, USAFA, and USMA (all three contingent on medical waiver), and I already have a congressman nomination to those three, should I apply for VP nomination? Is there any point? My understanding is that the LOA means they will take me as long as I get a waiver, and they will...

I am applying to service academies but I am now deciding I also want to apply for ROTC. Is it too late?

I am working on appealing a waiver denial for West Point and waiting to hear back from USNA and USAFA. Does anyone know the medical accession standards for hearing for various combat jobs? Specifically: Hearing Standards for STOs, CROs, etc. Hearing Standards for SEAL Officers Hearing...

Has anyone heard of someone getting a waiver for high-frequency hearing loss in one ear? Do some academies tend to be more lenient with waivers when it comes to hearing? Thanks

I just checked my DoDMERB portal and it says my USMA waiver was denied. I was surprised by this because everyone I talked to said my waiver would be approved almost for sure, especially West Point. I never had the chance to submit AMI, including a letter from my doctor which he just finished and...

I was DQ'ed for high-frequency hearing loss in one ear (very minor btw). My ENT doctor told me it is not a problem at all and that he does not ever see it being an issue for service or life in general. It is not progressive and is only at a very high frequency so it pretty much just means I...

To be more clear: which academy has the best gym? Rec center? Nearby trails to run? Equipment? I have lifted in the USAFA cadet gym, and it is pretty sweet, so I wanted to know how other academies stack up. Yes, I understand this is purely an opinion. This is mostly a trivial matter. I am...

I am trying to decide what academy to attend between USMA, USNA, and USAFA. It is a pretty even split between the three, as they all have their pros and cons. I know I want a career in SOF (as long as I am medically eligible, but that is a whole other conversation), but I do not know which...

I am currently working on getting a waiver for high-frequency hearing loss in one ear. I am told it is likely I will get a waiver, but what does this mean exactly? Will I be able to do whatever job I want? Will I have to get a waiver for it again when I want to commission? I want to go into...

I am applying to USMA, USAFA, and USNA. I did not think I would have any problems in the medical part of my application, but after hearing back, I apparently have high frequency hearing loss in my left ear. My right ear passed perfectly, and speech recognition scored 100% in both ears. My left...