Recent content by dasani

To answer your question about schools, my good friend graduated from Norwich and he said he would have rather went to a state school and joined AROTC versus going to a senior military university. I went to West Point because I needed the discipline and I knew if I would have went to a state...

I would take one AP class in the beginning to see if I could handle the coursework before signing up for multiple AP courses at the same time. Remember, AP courses are college courses that you are taking in high school. Start with one, and if you can handle it, sign up for more. Do well on the...

You have a damn good stat sheet. Your SAT scores in math and reading are high, plenty of leadership positions with JROTC, great pt test results, and you are planning to major in a technical degree. You have a great shot at earning the scholarship. Since you mentioned Texas as a school, I would...

I suggest you take the 5 core classes in either a pre-AP or advanced setting to prepare you for the Academy. With that extra time, I would enroll in athletics like volleyball, gymnastics, or cheerleading to gain strength, speed, and provide some more leadership opportunities for your...

JROTC looks good on an Academy application, for the leadership positions that the org holds, but that won't be your sole ticket in. You need to focus on having a high GPA, scoring well on your SAT/ACT, and have a high physical fitness. Join a sports team at your school, perform well, get...

I just re-read the message and saw that his son is not a recruited athlete. Yes, there is a such thing as shooting for the prep school. I speak from experience and was offered prep school instead of the Academy due to my athletics and among other things.

It sounds like your son is going to be a recruited athlete. If that is the case, I would urge you to tell him to actually shoot for the prep school versus the Academy for his first year. With the prep school, he will be able to use his whole 5-year eligibility to play college sports not to...

Agree with Bull. Do not enlist unless you want to be an enlisted soldier or NCO. I suggest you enroll in ROTC and compete against your peers. Even if you get a scholarship, you are not guaranteed active duty or a commission for that matter. You must meet the requirements and stand out among...

Contact your rep about the essay's. If you already submitted them, you should have received an email about the submission. Provide that documentation to back up your claim. As for pullups, purchase a pull bar and start doing them everyday. I would alternate between pullups and chinups every...

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If you check the site you posted, Alaska's gas prices are $0.50 more expensive than the continental US. Just saying Anyways, I digress. I'm sure USMC Grunt has all the info he needs

#1 I receive my information form AAA. Clink the link on the below is you don't trust me. http://fuelgaugereport.aaa.com/todays-gas-prices/ #2 When you PCS, you know how long you will be staying at that assignment. Thus you can PLAN TO STAY for either a couple or few years. #3 Yes, the...

Yes, I have a trust fund with a lot of money. However, I spend my money wisely to not live paycheck to paycheck. And you are right, I will use my experience to provide advice if I find a forum that needs advice. Since you're following me so closely, you should have seen I recently posted on a...

I will say though about how your State has both medical and recreational marijuana use: I am totally fine with that. As I am sure you've read my previous comments, I am a Anti-Federalist and believe that power in the hands of the States is a good thing. So if your State decided to legalize...

Depends on what kind of vehicle the person has. Gas in Alaska is the highest in the Nation. Furthermore, if the person is planning to stay there a couple of years, it is best to bring their own vehicle. Alaska is a nice drive from the States through Canada