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Hello, question from a current cadet. I am attending Airborne school this summer, and ran into a problem which seemed odd to me. In the "actual" army, they pay for travel to and from your duty station to training. Coincedently your duty station usually is your home of record. For west...

http://www.usma.edu/cfd/SiteAssets/SitePages/FDW/Cadet%20Required%20Knowledge.pdf This is the official knowledge book. I don't recommend memorizing it all, but get familiar with things that are tricky and that stump cadets. some of those are: Cadet rank insignia Enlisted/ officer rank...

Hi everyone, At the ice cream social and thought I would check in. Things are different than last year, that is for sure. Some things: -We are required to do table duties -yes, they stress water and breaks because of heat cat 5 -There have been at least 50 drop outs, and 2 turn backs...

Hi, I'm sure this question is asked every year, but I could not find the answer to it using the search function on this webpage. My final grades for the semester will be a unweighted 3.3/ weighted 4.16. or AP English - B AP Government- A+ AP statistics C+ IB biology HL2- B+ Lab...

I tried to dig on this site, and I could not find the answer.. I just received my formal appointment in the mail today (the nice black folder with a letter and certificate) Also enclosed was a small postcard to accept your appointment. My question is this: Do I need to accept my...

Hi :) I found out today I was awarded a 4 year type 7 scholarship with any major preference. I have until January 6th to reply, but I am also looking at an appointment to a military academy... It is my understanding that one should always accept a scholarship, but how do I list school choices if...

Hi. I was planning on tacking the December 10 ACT...but unfortunately their was a confliction (a prior commitment with scouting) and I will not be able to take the test that date. The best available date is February 13( scores released feb 26). Is this too late for any academy? I have been...

One quick question, if possible regarding scholarship types: Type 1 scholarship pays full tuition, and $900 for books. + most fees/stipend. Type 7 pays tuition to the in state rate and $900 for books/stipend. I live in CA, so pardon my example: If i went to USC, being that it is a...

I just received a letter today stating that I was not a competitive candidate due to my academic composite? gpa is a 3.48, sat scores are 620 CR 580 M 580 W... but on the paper it showed 580 CR 530 M and 580 CR (my first SAT scores ever) I am confused because my application online shows...

Hi. took my pft yesterday...how do these scores hold up? Mile: 7:07 pushups:47 Situps: 53 Thanks in advance!

I'm a little depressed. I was able to get my CR to a 620 but my math score is still only a 580. it's my fourth time taking it. I'm a senior, and I don't really know what step to take from here. I'm taking the ACT this Saturday... Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Is it worth...

I just listened to a voicemail left by an Army Colonel at one of my top 5 choice schools, asking me to call back to discuss my scholarship. the exact wording was: " Hi, this is colonel XXX from XXX university, I have your file in front of me, and your stats and personal statement really...

Thought I'd let ya'll know. :)

So, my application is complete, and looks "on par" with 2015 stats- minus sports participation. I am a senior this year, and understand the competition. Problem: no high school sports because of full time job/marching band 9/10th grade years. Solution: coach little league baseball/soccer...

With both parents having served during 9/11, a sister deployed... I can understand the hardships of a "service first" life.. What I cannot begin to understand, is the horrors that those brave men and women went through early this day ten years ago. There courage inspired many, and reaffirmed...

I got a call from my scholarship technician today, stating I needed to complete final forms/interview ASAP, so I could meet the first board (early next week).According to her, they are putting rushes on competitive files. She also stated that notification of scholarships received generally...

Hi, I returned from NASS not too long ago..and my scores are basically at the average line in all areas. My question is: are CFA scores pass or fail?? or are they "how you rank among everyone else" so it's not just a check mark on your application like dodmerb is.. I am a female, and...

How far back should we think when filling this form in? I'm 17, so since birth? I requested my medical records (kaiser takes 2 weeks to file) and will not have them in time for my physical to review. I'm worried I will forget to put something on my form. I am trying not to run into any...

Hi! I'm leaving tomorrow morning for nass session two (a day early, i live in california) is there any tips from people who either went in the past years,or from session one this year? I am a little concerned about PT..how difficult is it? (more on the running aspect) I am in shape, I would just...

Hi, how does admissions view taking the SAT a few times? my first scores were: CR-580 M-510 W-580 and my new scores are CR-620 M-550 W-580 I finally have my critical reading where i want it...but i am having a hard time getting those other scores into range. What can I do? Has...