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Your position depends on the State. Some wait listers have received a 'qualified but not admitted'

There are several reasons to choose USMMA: studying is not a problem as you can't get out, so an option is to study. The wrestling program at USMMA is top notch and they are rated among the top Div III schools in the country. The wrestling coach Beau Bruno is first rate and always has a...

I understand that 20+ left within the first three days. Three never showed up. I know a couple who were on the 'wait list' and never received a call. The communication could be better between 'no shows' and Admissions. Some of those who left had no idea why they were even there. My...

If you are unable to get a nomination from one of your state's Congressmen/women - advise KP and you should be able to get a nomination from the Sec of Transportation.

Go to USMMA Sports - click on Football and on the right their will be a note for RECRUITING. Click on this and fill out. Also when you are a junior - contact one of the football coaches or better yet arrange a visit.

Ask the Congressman/Senator where you applied for a nomination.

USMMA is hard because of the load that each Midshipman carries - 18 to 22 hours. Also going for four years of schooling in three years at the Academy - you go throughout the year. Plus during sea years, your project will take time. All of that said, there is NO time to go out every night or on...

I know a young woman who has received 'an offer' to play women's basketball for West Point. What exactly does this mean? Does she have to get a nomination from her Congressman? If she meets the minimum requirements including passing the DODMERB is she in?

I agree mostly but 'don't let one apple spoil the whole bushel'. Talk to others including the different classes. If there is someone from nearby that is in the Parents group - talk to them also. Parents have a perspective that is different from the midshipmen. I find in recruiting that both...

The USMMA Admissions Portal for application is now open. In many cases, Senators and Congresspersons want candidates to have started an application to the Academy when they consider a nomination.

One of the problems was that during COVID - SAT/ACT were not required for admittance. The result was that the students were not up to the capabilities of other classes when SAT/ACT were required. Why would a student want to go through Plebe year again???

I agree. And now the deadline is extended to May 15 - is this fair? And with Admissions being short staffed and working from home....

May 1. Get the initial portion complete and fill in the blanks as you get the info

I questioned the Admission's Department about nominees accepting their appointments before May 1. I was told that all the Academies cut off date is May 1 so that the date could not be changed. The major problem is that students who have congressional nominations to all or more than one academy...

You can commence applying on May 1.