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The instructions to candidates states specifically under no circumstances should you fly to the Academy the week of in processing to try to get a spot. It might actually hurt your chances vs help them. The Academy will call and offer you a spot if they have the need for it. If the Academy is...

Any thoughts on memorizing jokes for BCT? I have heard from some people that cadre will ask you for jokes and to memorize some others say it is not really that important?

I am a 2021 appointee. I normally wear contacts but I know we have to show up in glasses on I day. The only glasses I own are bright purple (out of regulation). I know they issue us glasses so is it ok to show up in the purple ones or should I purchase ones with black frames for I day?

When I went last year they told us what workshops we were doing the night before the day we went to them(not before camp or when we arrived). The workshops were fun and based on an activity. I did chemistry and we made dip n dots and I also geographical studies and we went on a hike. I believe...

I attended Summer Seminar last summer. The things we did were doolie for a day , took classes, toured the campus, did the obstacle courses, and attended several briefings. They did not tell us the schedule I asked last year and they said it was intentional( it takes the surprise out of it and...

I am a class of 2021 appointee and I was wondering if plane tickets home during break( Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) are paid for or if cadets have to purchase themselves? Plane tickets to my home town are pricy and if I have to purchase my own tickets I will be unable to travel home at least...

I copied this from the admissions website : four years of math (strong background in geometry, algebra, trigonometry and pre-calculus) Note: A solid foundation in algebra is more valuable than exposure to calculus. Calculus is not mandatory. You should be fine as long as do well in algebra 2...

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