Recent content by AcademyHopeful_50

Really good scores + stats. You really need to run more, as others have said. If you're running an 8:30 mile, the APFT is going to kill you and you'll be miserable at CBT if your legs aren't conditioned.

there are 10 spots for the SFAS (one month screener to get selected for the Q Course; SEALs have hell week, SFAS is like hell month) and I believe you can pretty much get a slot at ranger school if you branch infantry, but that does not put you into the actual Ranger Regiment.

Heading to the PX in Carlisle Friday to try on a smaller size. Definitely should have looked into what I should/shouldn't do with the boots. Ill stop running in them. Thanks everyone.

Did a quick search and couldn't find what I was looking for. I currently have TR Mountain Khyber Hybrid's (the ones USMA said we could get) and have been TRYING to break them in. I went on a 6 mile run with a 30lb pack on 2 days ago, and came back with horrific blisters on identical spots on...

I have a Luminox dive watch. Apparently they are the 'official' SEAL watch... It is very solid and great quality but was very expensive. I don't know the exact model off the top of my head, but it does have the trident emblazoned on the back.

Also, is that a 1500/1600 or a 1500/2400 for your SAT? If its the latter, you really need to get those scores up.

Khaddy, I had a very, very severe concussion during my junior year and my class rank and GPA took huge hits. I recovered very well but for several months my life was a daze; it was a terrible head injury from a serious car accident. With hard work you can overcome it. If your concussion was that...

Your son has been doing what I've been doing. I've been doing a lot of CrossFit at the local athletic warehouse and I love it. I was told by a current Cadet to build up to 6 mile runs and not to worry about rucking too much.

I was waitlisted but just got a call yesterday saying I have been appointed. I already am committed to USMA though my first choice.

Just a quick question about STEM; Is STEM, like NASS, a recruiting tool that factors in under-represented geographical areas? The only reason I ask is because my sister, currently a freshman and a rising sophomore, did not get in this year with a 2040 freshman SAT, a perfect GPA, ranked...

I got a Luminox black dive watch. Very expensive, but can take a beating. That's what I'll be using these next four years and maybe after.

I apologize for using the term 'SOF' in a broad context.. I believe you understand what exactly I want to do. I would have added more background as to why I want to become a Special Forces or Ranger officer, but my OP was to ask about opportunities/programs at USMA for those, not why I wanted to...

Unless I've already experienced what a Special Forces officer or a Ranger has gone through, how am I supposed to fully understand? I'm a high school kid. I have aspirations and have men I look up to for what they do. I do my best to know what the path is like and what it entails, but I have no...

My dad is a USNA grad and until a few years ago I had wanted to become a SEAL officer. I really did as much research and reading as I could, and met several SEALs, including a former DEVGRU operator during the Navy Football Camp I attended. I also met Army Rangers from the 75th. I absolutely...

What about SFAS? Also, will opportunities open to attend RS after graduation? I am hoping to branch infantry.