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I don't know Dake, sorry! But I'm sure this does apply to West Point, even if the fine print is a little different. Good luck to your daughter!

I know this has been done many times before, but Basic is coming right up and I just thought I'd try to put in a couple "pearls of wisdom" that helped me get through the last year (holy crap, it's already been a year...) 1. DON'T wimp out. Meaning, never use being a gril as an excuse. There...

Alright, 2016, here's the deal: For the love of God do NOT join this group. And if you do, do NOT write something stupid, ie: - insinuating that you are the best class to come through (thank you, Derrin Gelston, you've just ruined your first couple... months) because until you make it to...

I may only be a doolie right now (one fight! one team!), but from my experience, I can fully support what everyone else has said. Sure, there are a few guys who don't respect us (girls) as much as they should, but you'd find that anywhere, maybe even more at a non-SA. And the "good" guys, the...

So if we march back the 23rd (of July), does anyone know when BCT ends? I'm assuming before August 3rd... My dad has now put the entire 2011/12 calendar onto his iPhone... why does he care that it's a Heritage day, I just don't know

Cool. Thanks a ton!

Sorry, a little confused. Are we just doing the 1.5 mile run on the first full day, or the whole test (situps, pushups, etc)? And by diagnostic you mean it won't be weighted on our MPA (correct me if that's not the right acronym)?

I doubt it will result in a turn-back... I mean, a scab or scar here and there wasn't grounds for not passing our DoDMERBs last summer, right? Just try to stay away from trees before Wednesday or Thursday, whichever day you get to Colorado Springs (AHHHHHHHH so ridiculously close!) On a side...

I'm from IL and I got my call today too. I was thinking just send them flowers or something? I know that's not a trinket but I feel like a "trinket" is generally junk unless you spend a lot on it...

For carrying all my stuff, I figured I'd just throw everything in a backpack and call it a day. But since I'm flying out there, I can't bring stuff like shampoo/soap in a carry-on. Anyone else run into this problem? I really would like to just have the backpack, but I don't know how to handle...

Can't remember if I asked this, but for the chem/calc placement exams, on a scale of 1-10 how difficult are they for someone who took APs in both subjects? Should we bring a couple review packets or anything?

I know this sounds stupid, but what about backpacks? I'm trying to fit everything I need for BCT into a backpack, and I'm wondering what the specs are. I really need a new one anyway so do we get issued backpacks or should I go ahead and buy a black one (ie North Face or Jansport)?

This is really awesome/helpful! Thank you so much for all the advice - it actually makes me less nervous for I-Day.

So back to the original question posed... WORK. YOUR. (use your imagination). OFF. Seriously. I probably didn't need to try so hard in high school, especially as I look back with only a few days to go, but if I hadn't, not only would I not have the grades and ECs I do, but I don't think I...

I'm a girl, so maybe I can help. I'm just asking for a nice leather wallet, Border's giftcards (we can still read, thankfully), and a magazine subscription. I think the magazine subscription is a good idea because that way A) you get something girly to look forward to, B) it's new every month...

I was interviewed at the end of August, which, where I live, is H O T. My ALO did not tell me what he expected, so I went with a nice top, light sweater, and slacks (I'm a girl, btw). I definitely didn't lose sleep over what I wore, but I made sure I looked put together and clean. We met...

Girl in class: So where are you going to school next year? Me: The Air Force Academy! Girl: So you're enlisting?

Haha yeah unfortunately I won't have to undergo BCGs... But thanks for the insight, I take them for med reasons so it shouldn't (hopefully) be a problem. and AFA, pull-ups. With the back of your hands facing you and chin over the bar. Seriously start practicing now, esp if you're a girl...

Alright, figured I had this chance so I might as well. What does the Academy say about bc pills? Are we allowed to keep them with us during Basic? Do we have to document them?

Varsity Girls' Tennis Captain JV Lacrosse Captain Summer Camp Counselor Model UN President Book Club President/Co-Founder National Honors Society Try to get a summer job and get promoted If you're interested in starting a club, go for it (at least at my school it wasn't too hard to do) Push...