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I already have most of the items in the optional package (LCD monitor, usb keyboard and mouse, printer, etc.) minus the docking station. Is it a viable option for me to bring these up with me at a later date? I would rather not drop $500 on something I already have, regardless of where the...

Got my appointment letter today! See you all on R-Day AKH, Oct 15, Presidential & JROTC, VA-11 Big Nick's son, Oct 15, Presidential, CA-01 barracuda, Oct 15, Presidential & JROTC, VA-11 omnipsi, Presidential, TX-21 mvt93 Drew_22, UT Szpieg, Oct 26, NY-12 lightfoot, Oct 29...

Haha very true, alright thanks for the advice!

Ok, I checked my candidate portal and it shows that I have a nomination from so and so district. The only contingencies of my LOA were file completion (done) and a nomination, as well as continued success in school. I have the first two, but how exactly is "continued success" defined? I...

I received an LOA in October and my Senator just announced me as one of his nominees. What comes next? Will WP send me a notice of appointment in the mail or do I need to inform my MALO that I have received a nomination? I know I have all the pieces of the puzzle but I'm not sure if that means...

Got my LOA in the mail today. jake s--TN07--16 July AKH--VA11--23 July caseyrc93--AZ?--16 July hopeo19--OR05--20 July jiu-jitsu girl--TN01--26 July abeastlybeast--FL24--26 July jonathanrwkelly--NY13--21 July chattahoochie--GA03--26 July BigNick--CA01--26 July tallbutshort--CA17--16 July...

I've been looking into the UVA ROTC program, as well as a few others, and I have a question. Do I apply directly to a school using common app and then try to acquire a ROTC scholarship or do I apply directly to the ROTC program? -

There is a place on the Candidate Activities Record to record how many hours/week and weeks/year during the summer and school year you work. West Point definitely takes a job into account, but you'd have to ask a MALO to find out just how helpful a job might be to your application.:thumb:

OK that was exactly what I didn't want to do haha. Thanks for your input! :smile:

Is it advisable to notify my MALO officers that my grandfather was a graduate of WP or will they already have that on file? Should I also notify them that my family funds an art scholarship at the academy? I know WP does value legacy to some extent, but I was unsure whether or not to mention it...

This is definitely a great guide for prospective SLS attendees. I went to the second session and I was in 2nd platoon 1st squad, our experience was exactly what you described above. I had a great time, wish I was still up there haha. As far as class recommendations, I really enjoyed the...

Thanks for the responses, I agree I need to beef up my leadership roles, I will try running for office in a few clubs. As far as DoDMERB goes, I am not applying for any ROTC scholarships other than my application to West Point itself. Approximately when should I be able to take the DoDMERB exam...

I'm a rising senior in High School in Florida, just returned from SLS. What are my strengths and weaknesses and how can I improve my application? Grades: 4.0 unweighted GPA, all A's will have taken 9 AP classes by graduation (4 completed now) Took ACT yesterday 1440 SAT (730 CR, 710 Math)...

2nd platoon, 1st squad... GO LUMBERJACKS