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I agree, write letters. There really isn't a lot you can do, but receiving letters was the best! Be aware that she won't have a lot of time to write back so don't wait for a response. Daily letters from my family members were my favorite things. It made me feel connected and normal. Also find...

My roommate does choir and she says that the director is awesome, and that if you have a desire to sing and be in the choir, then they will take you. So there is no pressure there. It's apparently a very positive, fun environment that has many opportunities like trips and singing for various...

No, you won't need extra socks. They issue you a ton. That was never a problem for me during basic. You won't need extras.

Runner Girl, If you have more than one ear piercing, only one pair at a time in lower earlobes, earrings must be small (6mm diameter), spherical, conservative, and either white diamond, gold, pearl or silver earrings when in uniform. Also they must fi tightly and not extend below the earlobe...

I don't think so. I never saw any. During the school year that's totally fine, but during basic I don't remember anyone having those. I'm not too sure so they may be allowed. I'll ask around but hopefully someone else can give more detail.

Yes. Those are allowed. I would definitely get a good pair of nail clippers for cords on your uniforms.

There are separate washes for lights and darks, but still. I think I couldn't find enough white sports bras that I liked so I brought two black ones too. But definitely expect to toss your basic underwear. It's nasty.

Wisco Girl, Yes, black is fine. They won't check, but you probably should have a few white pairs.

Smith, Train, try to get above the averages on everything. Practice doing push-ups and time yourself, doing multiple sets is always a good idea. Work on pull-ups, negatives, elastic bands, assisted pull-up machine. Same goes for sit-ups. The basketball throw is weird, but practice and do your...

Runner Girl, Take the tests. I validated a lot more than I expected. Most 5's get you credit. Some 4's might. And so it can't hurt you. Hope this helps.

Hi #17, You will get blisters moleskin or not. They do blister care though so don't be too worried. For girls bring all the hair products and things you will want to use to do your hair. Clips, bobby pins, hair ties, hairspray. Don't expect to have lots of time to do your hair though so...

There has been a club swim team. I'm not sure if it still meets though. There is open swim down at the pool like every day though. And if there is still a club swim team there's a time during the beginning of the year that the clubs advertise. So you'll probably hear about it.

It stands for Leave on Season. Which means that your team is recognized as a competition team so your practices trump training. Not all club sports/teams have it. If you want to join one, they will know.

I mean, you will be asked to do pull-ups. Just try your hardest and rely on your classmates. It's not the end of the world, most girls can't. The PFT you take won't be immediately. The AFT you take pretty early. The first times aren't the ones that will count. You''ll take them again and that's...

I find that the most helpful things to do are negatives. This is where you jump up the pull-up bar and let yourself down as slow as possible. You can also use the big rubber bands at the gym to get your reps to increase (this has the same effect as an assisted pull-up machine). Otherwise, just...