Recent content by blue_murr4

Hi Everyone, I am preparing for my APFT which is April 23, so I have some time to really increase my scores. I need to increase my pushups and situps, and my run time. Right now I have 20 pushups, 55 sit ups, and my run time is 16:56 so a 208 overall score and obviously my goal is to max. I...

Hi, Has anyone who has gone through the ACL surgery and received a waiver provide any insight on the waiver process/how "easy"/how long it is to receive I had my surgery in March 2017 - no pain and leg is stable. Any success stories/issues along the way would be really appreciated. Thanks!

I have not - my DoDMERB opens once I take the APFT and score 60 points in all 3 events.

Hi, I am a freshman who just joined my school's Army ROTC program. I had two questions 1. How do you stay competitive for a contract (general tips), especially because I can not compete until I have my waiver go through for the below question. 2. I tore my ACL and had it reconstructed in 2017...

Hi! Best way to increase your endurance is to run everyday - try running a mile at a consistent pace as you don't want to run so hard in the first lap so you can't finish the rest. Other variations could be 4 laps each at your hardest with a break in-between 2 laps break and then another 2...

Thanks so much for all the advice and I will definitely let the doctors know. Congrats to your DS!

Thanks!!! I am deciding between patella tendon graft or a hamstring...not sure which yet. I plan to do everything by the book and notify my doctor and PT. Hoping I will be able to return to the field by September but who knows!

Class of 2o22.

Hi everyone, Some sad news... I tore my ACL and I am getting surgery on March 3rd. ACL recoveries are very long, and usually athletes do not fully recover until 12 months after the procedure. I was wondering if anyone else has experience this/know what to do in terms of the CFA and the medical...

Hi All, I know the SLE Application is open, but I am wondering whether I should start it once I receive my updated PSAT scores, or just use my old ones (they were not great. I am now studying for the real tests ) I'm assuming the new scores will be higher, especially math after learning much of...

How competitive is the state of CT?

@buff81 I found my FFR, but thank you so much for all the other insight!

Thank you for the helpful information @tug_boat ! I found the link on my second search (:

Hi Everyone! I have not posted in since going into 8th grade, so long time no see :)! I am now in my junior year and I am loving my high school experience. Recently, I pulled up West Point's Admission Timeline (http://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/Shared%20Documents/Admissions%20Timeline.pdf )...

Thank you so much for all your hard work on this forum and always providing insightful advice.