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I need help making a decision. So I am hoping people will give me some insight. I am currently a high school senior. It is my life goal to be a Army/Marine Corps Officer. Earlier this year. I was wait listed at West Point(which will probably end up in a rejection). I got into a...

This definitely works. Last April I was 6ft tall 143 lbs with a 8.9% body fat. I am currently 6ft tall 167lbs and with a 10.1% body fat. I started lifting weights this spring. I still gained a lot of weight, though I ran fall and spring track. I drink a protein shake, and two chocolate milks...

After reading MChansard talking about Stew Smith. I happened to look him up. I went to http://www.military.com/military-fitness they have a whole bunch of articles on improving push ups. For anybody trying to bulk up: I recommend not running if you are trying to gain any kind of lean muscle...

I am a guy. I have a dumpy skinny long distance runners body.:unhappy: I only had two of my push ups miscounted. I did a max out at 50reps in 2mins a week before the test, but during the CFA I was decently fatigued. So in short I could only do 40 push ups because I am not strong enough. I...

Thanks for your advice. I am currently applying for an AROTC scholarship. I did get a nomination from one of my senator and my congressman.:biggrin: I just thought that because I got rejected from one of my senators that I was not going to get any of the other nominations. But thanks for...

I recently took the CFA and I do not know if these are good or not?:thumbdown BB Throw - 57ft Pull ups - 16 Shuttle run - 10.1 Sit ups - 76 Push ups - 40:thumbdown: Mile Run - 5:00 I am quite ashamed at my push up performance. Regardless if I get an acceptance letter or not what can I...

Unfortunately I did not receive any congressional nomination. (Honestly I was not surprised.) SAT scores: 620 CR/ 650 Math (Terribly low for my class rank) I was told in my interview that the problem with my application was my inconsistency with grades during my sophomore and junior year...

Hello, I am currently apply for the USMA class of 2013 and I am asking 2 questions. 1. What are my chances I will get in? 2.Will I be able to run Cross-Country at West Point? Note: My Grade scales are out of 100.0 My SAT scores are 620CR/650M/520W. I go to a prep school whose median SAT is...