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    Current Yuk @ West Point, ask me anything

    Food will nearly be the same during the AY (academic year) as it is during summer training. You can reference @usmacadetmesshall on Instagram to get a better understanding of what the meals typically look like here. Keep in mind that when you are in the field during training, some of your meals...
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    I applied to West Point last year and am currently a plebe! Lmk if y'all have any questions about the application process!

    Pure speculation, but I would highly anticipate the continued wear/use of masks. 2021 Beast will likely be very similar to 2020, but I would definitely expect things to run more smoothly and efficiently. Last year was the first year dealing with pandemic conditions and restrictions, so 2020...
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    I applied to West Point last year and am currently a plebe! Lmk if y'all have any questions about the application process!

    For my beast ('23), it was only height, weight, and pull-ups. During the first week of beast you will likely take a diagnostic ACFT. This is completely dependent upon how much you socialize throughout the academic year. During beast, you won't have very many opportunities to talk to other...
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    West Point IOCT

    To put it simply, it's tough. Casey said it best--it measures functional and overall fitness in a manner that many people have not experienced before. In my case, it was one of the greatest challenges I have encountered at usma. In previous years, PE117 (Military Movement) had been a plebe PE...
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    Cfa on r day?

    I do not believe this is true. However, this is not necessarily good news either. If you are worried about the CFA, the ACFT and IOCT will give you nightmares. Not actually, but you should envision the CFA as a baseline test for fitness aptitude. You will be required to do much more strenuous...
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    Preparing for BEAST and Women's Boxing

    Hi there! I will try and give you the condensed version. The best way you can prepare to try out for the women's boxing team at USMA is to run, run, run. Seriously. Running is the overwhelming majority of what the boxing teams do during tryouts and the regular season. Run up flights of stairs...
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    Is Interview Optional for USMA?

    I also received an LOA for '23. Although I met with my diversity officer early in the admissions process, I never had an official interview with anyone. Of course, I interviewed with a senatorial and congressional panel though. I don't know if this will help or if anything has changed, but I was...
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    How much sleep does an average West Point cadet get?

    It is honestly cadet-dependent. I know cadets who sleep from 2300-0630. Some sleep from 0100-0630, and depending on the efficacy of your time management skills, some cadets end up not sleeping at all for a day or so (all-nighter to complete assignments). There are 4 different types of weekends...
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    I applied to West Point last year and am currently a plebe! Lmk if y'all have any questions about the application process!

    When your son arrives, he will be issued a variety of gear and TA-50 that he will maintain throughout his entire time at usma. A rucksack and assault pack are included in the issued TA-50 gear, so need to bring your own unless you are transporting personal items in the assault pack on R-day. If...
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    Waiting on/already received an appointment. Now what?

    Hm. This is an interesting take. As cadets, we really don't know what's going on behind the control room, so I'd be wary of believing any speculation that comes from us, especially a former cadet that no longer attends the institution. All that I can confidently say is that cadets who test...
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    Waiting on/already received an appointment. Now what?

    I definitely understand how you feel because I was in the same boat when deciding to come. I think having those feelings are pretty natural, but you still have to decide what's most important in life to you and what kind of environment you need to thrive and achieve all that you set out for...
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    Waiting on/already received an appointment. Now what?

    Typically during your plebe year, and under normal conditions (pre COVID), you don't have many base opportunities to leave post. You can't just leave at will either. However, there are several ways to earn passes which can definitely improve the number of times you are able to leave. Speaking...
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    Waiting on/already received an appointment. Now what?

    Hey there! I am an economics major. Regardless of what major you choose, if you complete your 47-month experience at the academy, you will branch into an officer position that leads a platoon. 2nd Lt = Platoon Leader. This year, Cadets spent Thanksgiving at USMA in support of a longer Xmas...
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    Waiting on/already received an appointment. Now what?

    In your predicament, I think your decision depends on how you are prioritizing your passions. If entrepreneurship is your #1, perhaps you should look into pursuing that and then doing reserves on the side, but this is merely a suggestion. I'd ask you to first ask yourself why you want to serve...
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    Waiting on/already received an appointment. Now what?

    Haha yes. Okay. So there's definitely tension between cadets and leadership right now. Much of it stems from the fact that we want to leave, take pass, OPPs, etc. It definitely doesn't help that we generally have no idea what's going on in the control room, so we feel rather afloat/adrift...
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