Recent content by FL2026

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    Injuries at USMA

    There is a set point in missed training time which you can’t miss more than and pass Beast. I won’t post the amount of time here but all new cadets are counseled as they hit benchmark numbers in missed training hours so those at risk are made aware. Missed training includes any event a new cadet...
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    ACFT passing

    It impacts your GPA so you will want to score well past the minimum.
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    Pajamas

    You will want PJs after beast, in your room with the door closed during the AY you can wear whatever. Sleep in PTs during beast, not only is it issued but every morning when you get woken up and are in a rush already being in the correct uniform will make it a bit easier.
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    National Merit Scholarship

    As a national merit scholar and current cadet I received nothing for the scholarship.
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    Why USMA?

    I was in the same boat while in highschool. I originally believed I wanted to go to USNA and go Marines. The branching process at USMA played a role in my decision to attend USMA. I didn’t like Navy’s Marine service assignment being either Marine Air or Marine Ground. I preferred the system at...
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    Army Football

    The football team actively recruits more individuals than they have roster space for and cut recruited players. So although it’s possible it is unlikely.
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    Academy outreach message

    This year West Point began a new program called the Cadet Ambassador Program (CAP). It is supposed to provide cadet candidates with someone who can serve as a mentor. This outreach may potentially be that program.
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    2026 State Nominations Thread

    Yes, I later received a letter which confirmed this was my senior senator
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    USMA Class of 2026 Appointment List - Self-Updating

    NUM USERNAME DS/DD/SELF LOA/No LOA APPT DATE STATUS STATE NOM SOURCE DIRECT/NON-DIRECT 1 Vogelsang Self LOA 3-Nov-21 Accepted ME Presidential Direct Appointment 2 nunz6 Self LOA 20-Oct-21 Will Decline NY Presidential Direct Appointment 3 TropicJustice DS LOA 22-Oct-21 Undecided VA...
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    Letter came in the mail today, nominated by Marco Rubio

    Letter came in the mail today, nominated by Marco Rubio
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    Will do. As soon as I get something I’ll let you know.

    Will do. As soon as I get something I’ll let you know.
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    Hi, yes I have not yet received any communication from the senator’s office. I originally...

    Hi, yes I have not yet received any communication from the senator’s office. I originally believed that it was Marco Rubio due to 61 usually corresponding to the senior senator but I read somewhere Florida was switched. I am not sure how credible that source was but it left me unsure.
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    2026 State Nominations Thread

    I did, I do not believe I have enough posts to private message yet
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    2026 State Nominations Thread

    I’m in Florida district 22, so if it was my congressperson the code would have been FL22. I believe 61 and 62 are the codes of the senators in each state.
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    2026 State Nominations Thread

    I have not received any notice directly from a senator but a nomination with code FL61 appeared this week in my USMA portal.
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