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I just got my new SAT scores, and they were much better than on my first attempt. I' m still waiting on my new ACT scores which should come out Sunday or Monday. I know that I am able to update the scores, and arranged to have my SAT scores sent to Cadet Command by College Board. As far...

I was wondering if anyone had information about the triathlon club/team at VMI, other than what is on the VMI website. It looks like a neat club, and I'd love do triathlons at VMI. Does anyone know what the training regimen is like or what types of tri's they do (sprint, Ironman 70.3, or full...

I have seen two variations for the cadet command email address on the Cadet Command webpage. Could anyone comment on which is correct? 1. train2lead@usaac.army.mil 2. train2lead@usacc.army.mil Any insight is much appreciated!

Hi all. I completed the application for an AROTC Scholarship today, and had a few questions. 1. After I filled out the application, I had to do a survey. When the survey was done, I was asked to log out, which I did. Then I logged back in, and had to check that I certified that the...

A few VMI cadets are in the new Army "Symbol of Strength" ads. Their time in the commercial is brief, but cool nonetheless. The short commercial From the VMI website

I know that with AROTC, cadets that wish to go AD may not always get to do so. The exception is those at SMCs who are guaranteed AD in the Army. However, does this hold true for AFROTC, NROTC and NROTC MC option? Or do all cadets in these programs, regardless of school type, get to go AD?

Hi all: As junior year winds down and the AROTC app opens up, I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to explain what the PT test for the scholarship entails, when I take it and finally where I can take it. Also, does anyone know when this years first board will be. An AROTC rep...

Today, March 20, is the birthday of Jonathan Daniels. Jonathan Daniels grew up in my hometown, and was a pastor at my church. He was a 1961 graduate of VMI, where he was the valedictorian of his class. Daniels answered Martin Luther King's call for help in the Civil Rights movement In August...

Anyone here on the forums going to Norwich Future Leaders Camp this summer?

I know these are two different issues. On my Candidate Portal, I can't find any info on when I can take the CFA. When can I take the CFA, and how do I send the results in? Also, when can I take the DoDMERB exam?

http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-md-ar-swim-meet-gastroenteritis-20110308,0,2367500.story Nearly 100 people attending a USNA swim meet reported symptoms of a viral infection. They included swimmers, parents and coaches. Anyone else hear about this?

I tried posting this in another forum, so maybe ill get more response here. Im halfway through my second semester of junior year ( I just started a two week spring break!). Im 16 years old, and I strongly believe that no one can know what it is they want to do for a living when they are...

Im halfway through my second semester of junior year ( I just started a two week spring break!). Im 16 years old, and I strongly believe that no one can know what it is they want to do for a living when they are around my age. I also do not believe that a teenager can know for certain that...

I understand much of the ECP program and what follows graduation from a MJC. However, what I don't understand is what happens after you graduate the four year college you finish your two years at. Is a cadet from the MJC ECP program guaranteed active duty? I understand that you would be with the...

Last week, I went with a select group of my school's Model United Nations program to Doha, Qatar for the annual Georgetown MUN Conference. There were 6 of us from my school who made the 22 hour trip to the Middle East. I represented Guatemala on the Human Rights Council. Other groups included...

Tomorrow, I will be going to Qatar with four other members of my schools Model UN team, and two teachers. :thumb: We will be going to Georgetown's School of Foreign Service for the conference. Won't be on SAF's for a week or so. I know that NASS applications will be going out then- so good...

I was wondering if anyone on the forums had experience as a cadet or parent at Texas A&M. I had not really been considering the school, but I have been looking at some information on it, but I would like to know more about it. If there are any cadets or parents, PM me if you would like to...

An interesting article about a few famous leaders and their applications to West Point. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101110/ap_on_hi_te/us_west_point_old_applications

I realize that it is fairly late at night, but today in my War class we learned about the importance of the day. On November 8th, 1965 the 173rd Airborne Brigade participated in Operation Hump in Vietnam. The men were in war zone D The Brigade was ambushed by 1,200 Viet-Cong militants. The...

Hi all. With my junior year in full swing, I am looking to apply to Norwich at the end of the year. VMI has grown increasingly interesting to me, in large part because of the fantastic academic review that I have gotten from teachers here at school. Coming from NH, I don't know much about the...