Recent content by capolo13

I thought I'd weigh in here, even though you already got your question answered, so I won't address that part. I think Row2020 is exactly right. You might be writing "I want to be an officer because" but really what the AO needs to read is "You want ME to be an officer because..." Writing about...

I definitely understand your point of view. I guess my point was more along the lines of "don't taste the food before it's done", you know? Cadets do cadet things and that's never going to change at 18-22 yrs old. As an alumni, you can understand that I'm sure. The public doesn't really need to...

My point is, these things happen ALL the time. Leave the kids alone; talking about immediately throwing them out for violating the code is unfair and frankly disrespectful, without understanding the specifics of the case. It could be nothing more than a misunderstood collaboration policy. It's...

So I think this thread got way off point. Having just graduated the academy, I can tell you these online quizzes are numerous and tedious. I'm thinking of a particular software we were forced to use. It allowed you to guess a specific number of times, after which the answer would be revealed...

The only requirement I'm aware of is that they have to be out (or determined to be a non-issue) before you graduate. And obviously you can't go to flight school until you graduate. I waited until I was a 1/c to get them pulled. Mostly because I just didn't want to do it. I don't recommend...

OP; don't worry about it! Worst thing you can do is add your own worries onto his own. It was a relief knowing no matter how I did at the Academy, my parents were happy as long as I was healthy and relatively happy. Your son will be fine. I thought I was going to fail numerous times. Like...

OP; I think the biggest question is, do you like playing golf? I always found it a little ridiculous when people joined sports or clubs to make their applications to college better. If you like it, do it. Your passion for whatever you are involved in is what's important. I liked to swim, and...

I never took chemistry, took two years of physics instead, and they sent me to prep school, so... It really doesn't matter what your scores are, you need both classes regardless.

I would say LITS is right on point. Just be realistic with yourself. You don't even know what your goals look like yet; do you want to be a guideon, a department head, the company commander... academic goals are a little easier to understand because you've already been in academics for 8+ years...

I got mine from the local walmart. It doesn't really matter. Get one with a scanner though. More useful at CGA than you can imagine.

I'm in the Government Major at CGA, and my focus is Security Studies. We have a pretty robust intelligence program, and we have the only classroom that is SIPRnet capable, which is pretty cool. Strategic Intelligence, as a class, is the capstone level course for those interested in intelligence...

Depends on the season. Trops and SDB's are the only two options for 4/c, and which one of those two they wear depends on the season. No pajamas, no other variations. In Chase Hall, you have gym gear and whatever CG issued stuff you go to sleep in. But you can't wear that on liberty off base.

2015 Billets, PII removed. ACTIVE (WMEC 618) 210 PORT ANGELES WA DECK OFFICER ACTIVE (WMEC 618) 210 PORT ANGELES WA DECK OFFICER ACTIVE (WMEC 618) 210 PORT ANGELES WA STUDENT ENG TAB ALDER (WLB 216) 225 DULUTH MN DECK OFFICER ALDER (WLB 216) 225 DULUTH MN DECK OFFICER ALERT (WMEC 630) 210...

From my "experience", which is extremely limited, it has little to do with your numerical qualifications. SAT/ACT/GPA get you in the door, once you achieve the bar (which varies), but then it's a "what ELSE do you bring"? kind of question. The posters above are concerned your SAT, specifically...

Ma'am, With all due respect, you need to open your mind to your son's decision, and also change your mind about what the military is and how it treats it's members. I'm 23 years old, I don't have a lot of experience raising a son, but what I will tell you is that without the support of my...