Recent content by go4bacon

I've been looking into Leatherman and SOG multitools for beast, and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, either for specific models or general rules of thumb. For example, some of these multitools are extremely large, while others are practically unusably small. Has anyone...

I think it's also important where you're applying from. I applied to NASS from Annapolis (with very good stats - 2050 SAT, to 5% of my class and a very challenging course load with lots of extracurriculars), and did not get accepted. However, I received an email from my BGO a few days before...

I'm sure there's a thread about this somewhere, but I'm having a hard time finding it. Here's my situation. I have received an appointment to West Point and will most likely receive one from USAFA as well (although I'm pretty confident that I would choose USMA over the Air Force Academy). My...

Not true. Those nominations from traditional sources are due by the end of January, but the Dean doesn't send out decisions for the Vice Presidential nomination until April. Since I'm applying from Annapolis and didn't get a nomination from my representatives, this is my last shot :/

Whew! Just received my appointment! Congratulations to everyone, I look forward to training, learning, graduating and serving with all of you! 1. HendrikKim, Oct 11, Presidential, OH-09 2. Pellets007, Oct 11, Presidential, ROTC, KY-02 3. will60633, Oct 11, Presidential, AZ-08 4. sawndog, Oct...

Thank you for your input. I was not aware of that tech support program. My thought was that this project would be for recreation, while the issued computer (which from what I can tell is required anyway) would take care of my educational needs. Since I'm paying for the desktop myself, the...

Yeah this sounds more like what I have heard. Does anyone else have some input on this? These rules could vary between companies.

Are you sure? I was almost positive that my friend who is currently attending USMA said he brought his own.

Really good academics, lacking in formal leadership positions SAT: 2250 (1450) ACT 32 Class rank: 23/460 (95th percentile) GPA: 4.38 (3.97) Varsity soccer Varsity cross country NHS committee head School newspaper staff writer Computer science (hope to pursue military career in...

You seem like you're definitely on a good track for extracurriculars. As someone who is going through the process now, I can tell you that you should definitely make a point of gaining leadership positions in those clubs and teams. DON'T overextend yourself. I would pick some of the clubs you...

Hello, my name is Blaise and I am a high school senior from Maryland. I am applying to USMA and USAFA and have received nominations from my representatives for both. If I am accepted to one of these two academies, I hope to pursue an education in computer science in order to become a...

I'm sure this question has been asked, but the clunky search interface of the forum is killing me. I am looking into building a very capable gaming PC, and I am wondering what regulations the academy puts on cadets regarding the bringing their own computers. If I am, in fact allowed to...

I'm sure this question has been asked, but the clunky search interface of the forum is killing me. I am looking into building a very capable gaming PC, and I am wondering what regulations the Point puts on plebes regarding the bringing my own computer. If I am, in fact allowed to bring my...