Recent content by bpu

Don't know why I am reading this thread. I have to admit the Dr Strangelove quotes keeps me coming back for more; the Peanuts strip was an unexpected added bonus. Waiting for a video or meme attachment next.

If you are motivated by the boxing clip half way into this video but remember than Navy forfeited to West Point in boxing this year so as to avoid the midshipmen from getting hurt too badly in the boxing matches.

My son dropped lacrosse sr yr to avoid injury to protect an appointment. Post season he regretted not playing. Next yr a teammate blew out his knee in a game and lost his appointment as a result. When my son found out he regretted his decision less. He already had a varsity letter and...

One son has PSAT similar to yours, ended up with an 800 Math SAT. Daughter had even lower PSAT scores and ended up with a 30 ACT. Work hard and they will come up.

I am not positive but I do not believe there is anything for WP admissions to enter. I believe each MOC has their own log in with each academy and they enter it directly, hence the quick turnarounds noted. Certainly there are likely a few MOCs who don't use the system and the noms are sent in...

He was sure hated as a cadet. What a jerk. Best line after the 2012 loss to Navy was when I overheard a cadet say, "The ONLY good thing about Navy beating us again is that Trent doesn't get credit for ending The Streak." I would say the Army kicked him out before someone in his platoon shot...

Interesting discussion. As someone quasi "in the trade" he's my 2 cents. Never ever buy any type of "life" insurance. Instead purchase what you really need. If you have an income from wages and want to protection spouse and children from premature death then purchase income replacement...

Apparently the ADSO commitments made by the Class of 2014 are being dropped so the 20%? of the class that committed to 8 years active instead of the regular 5 received the benefit of getting a branch they wanted without paying extra for it.

Harder, but not impossible. With DI hotbed lax programs going way overboard with frosh and soph early commits many sage more normal programs like Army have a smaller HS pool to recruit from so they are casting a wider net. CA 2014 has over three dozen DI commits so it's no longer NY, MD, NJ...

As stated earlier, getting an extra performance pass isn't always that tough. One year I believe cadets got them for just running in the Tunnels to Tower run. Heck, going back home for a special trip like this might even qualify for leave that doesn't cost you a pass, depending upon your TAC -...

Outstanding book. Highly recommend. When you finish it you have that same pit in your stomach / sense of awe that you likely had after watching Saving Private Ryan in the theater for the first time.

+1 / +2 to above posts. Also makes complete sense to me. West Point is much closer than USNA to Columbia, Harvard, & MIT and USNA is much closer than WP to U of M (assume Maryland and not Minnesota) and UVA.

Please reread all the above posts because they are dead on accurate. Visiting WP in January? I am surprised they only said they hated it and didn't use stronger words. Your friend loves USNA? You must have spoken to him the day after Army-Navy football game - or while he was still in...

West Point will be officially sending out most of the officers on May 28th this year.

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