Recent content by acgeaux7

Is your son considering LSU? Not currently a student, but I did get in and got some pretty nice scholarships. I actually didn't apply for an ROTC scholarship because I didn't want to take a slot from someone who would need it more. I plan on going into the program if I go to LSU, though...

I got into USMA but I'm really having trouble deciding whether or not I want to go the academy route or just do ROTC here at LSU. I do plan on going for an overnight visit to West Point within the next month or two. But if anyone could give me insight on how they made their decision, etc., that...

My aunt told me today that her nephew on the other side of her family was "separated" (dismissed/expelled or whatever it's called) from West Point probably about 4 or 5 years ago. The cadet was in his second year and had what she called a walking pass for the weekend. He was offered a car...

Don't worry about it. I didn't get into SLS but got into NASS which was a great experience for me. Also, I just received my 2nd nomination for West Point and have a great shot at one for USNA from my congressman. And I was informed recently by my regional admissions officer that I would have...

Make the throwing motion almost like a really wide, sweeping side-armed type of deal, while cradling it against your wrist. Hopefully that makes sense.

Sorry, I'm just using the academies he referenced in the article, and the ones that come to mind for the average American. I didn't mean to offend anyone or anything.

Ricks really made himself look like an idiot. If I did the math right, the federal government spends only about $10.8 billion a year on the net expenses of the graduating class (for their entire career at their school) from each of the 3 "main" Service Academies. That equates to somewhere...

Thanks! Of course...I wouldn't be a real Louisianian if I didn't. Great Cajun town.

I was accepted like 10 days ago to Session 3, and I'm pretty pumped. From Baton Rouge, LA. Looking forward to it.

CurrentMid, there is definitely a perception that the Navy is safer, so that's why my mom would rather me go there than West Point. That said, I think it's completely misguided and it won't factor into my decision at all. It's pretty stupid when you look at the fact that 1/4 or so of the...

yeah, my bad, that's what I meant actually. that's why Mooney moved to starting FB and got so many carries this year. I will disagree with you though. A triple option doesn't need as much decision making as a pro-style offense in my opinion. The decision making that takes place before the...

Army just started implementing their offense recently. This season was a transition for them into the new more pro-style offense. They will be much better in the future. And Navy definitely has an edge in recuiting in my opinion.

I agree with this completely I agree with this completely. I had a similar issue and was feeling pretty stressed out about my chances, and that's when my Dad and I got a call from him at midnight while he was in Orlando. Definitely a great guy and a very helpful person to me in this process...

... and just so you know, the avg. score for mile is 6:43, and pullups is 13. if you have any questions about how to improve distance running, feel free to ask me, I run cross country and know a little about that.

academics looks good. take the SAT again if you can. a couple points higher on the ACT wouldn't hurt. work on your mile time and pullups. good luck.