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The lowest mark that you can have total (and still be considered passing) is a 230 total (which is a D grade physically). However, if you are below a 70 in any of the three events, you are considered deficient. Nonetheless, every company has their own set standards that you must make. For...

In response to the original question, I have Virgin Mobile (which runs off of Sprint's network) and I consistently get 2-4 bars in my room, which is extremely good considering that before the signal booster change I barely got 0 bars while leaning halfway out of my window.

Well, if it isn't Mr. Lightfoot! lol This is Andrew; fancy meeting you here!

I apologize for any confusion, but you ARE NOT allowed to drive the vans if you do not have a license. I meant that not having a license will not hold you back in general at West Point. It will definitely prevent you from ever getting behind the wheel. There is optional training to receive a...

I'm a Yearling here and I've yet to even receive my permit (family had no car, so I couldn't afford classes nor acquire a car). I've been on many long distance trip sections and plebes are expected to pick up some driving time, especially on the longer treks. However, not having a license...

Oops...my bad on that one. At the same time though, recklessly accepting an appointment and not showing up is a very irresponsible thing to do, especially considering that there are thousands of others who would love to have the spot that has now gone unfilled.

When I was a candidate, the Academy paid for me to go up to West Point 100% free of charge (includes flight from my hometown to Newark Airport and a bus ride from Newark to West Point). The flight was completely paid for as well as lodging with a cadet and mess hall meals, etc. This may not...

That postcard is very important. If you check the little line that says "I accept my appointment" (in whatever wording) and return it to West Point, then you have officially accepted your appointment (and are obligated to attend West Point) and it will be very, very difficult to take it back...

Initially, you are placed into your Plebe year company based on which Beast squad you are in (each squad goes to the same company together after Beast; so even as a Yuk now who has yet to scramble, I am still surrounded by my Beast squad mates). Others from your Beast company may end up in your...

Your vision will not be a problem at all. I can't even clearly see the rank on people's uniforms unless I'm about 2 or 3 steps away from them (without my glasses of course, which I usually don't wear), and I didn't need any waivers or anything. Just make sure you take the vision test...

It has been confirmed today that select members of the Class of 2015 have been issued Apple iPad's as part of a test pilot program. Basically, they were issued an iPad with a preloaded math textbook. They've been told that the device can be used for personal things, but all activity is...

For my class (C/O 2014), every New Cadet filled out a form during Beast with what they thought would be the best class motto. It was sent up through the chain of command and our class motto was ultimately chosen by the higher ups (I'm not sure exactly who) from among the 1400 or so...

As a rising Yuk who just completed Beast almost a year ago (and was awarded my Air Assault wings at Camp Smith this afternoon :thumb: ), I'd like to wish all of the rising New Cadets luck in their journey during the next 6 weeks. It won't all be fun, but it won't all be hard, doom and gloom...

By West Point standards, that's the speed of an average swimmer. In swim class, the maximum distance you can swim (and score points) in 10 minutes in a bathing suit/swim trunks is 800 yards, which is about 200 yards every 2 minutes, 30 seconds minutes, give or take. Granted, they don't...

Still, regardless of how well you can swim, you will not validate PE350 (Survival Swimming). If you do well enough, you will simply be placed in a more advanced section. If you`re like me and cant swim, you will be placed into PE150 (Intro to Aquatics) immediately followed by PE320, which means...