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Partially true. By law, the FIRST 150 are filled by top WCS. There are more than 150 additional appointees. The total number varies...

It does not have to be VP or Supe noms as your son DOES have a nom. Once you have a nom (any nom), even if the MOC's slot is filled...

I get to tell my favorite story again. I think it was last year, an applicant was 3q but got a rejection in Feb. Total stone cold, try...

Most people never find out what nomination was used. Even if you only got one, you can never be sure

I had a 1200 somewhere near there if I recall. I found out yesterday night that I was not offered the prep school option and did not...

With sources like that, what could go wrong? lol

My friend was in line at a store at Woodbury Commons behind a woman who told her friend that her husband's coworker was pretty sure that...

It's amazing how much stuff people just make up. Look, I know it's almost impossible not to read the tea leaves, but the truth is that...

By the way, for anyone who may be curious, a rejection from SLE has no impact on potential acceptance to an academy. MOST cadets did not...

I don't know (admissions can tell you) but I would plan on it just to be on the safe side

You just gotta wait. It can be a while until the NWL letter comes out. And yes, the waiting can be excruciating. It is best to find a...

No one else's appointment has anything to do with you or your chances. Get into the mindset that you will be notified by 1 May and you...

I know it sucks, but there is no way to calculate chances. Even in regions that do send out these letters, they don't always send them...

It's true that the prep school won't take people who are academically qualified for USMA. But just because you haven't heard anything...

Hi! I'm a member of the class of 2027, and I remember beginning to pack and prepare for beast about this time last year. I definitely...