Recent content by Spartan19

Is there a community piano that cadets are allowed to play? Thanks.

Appointed candidate to the c/o 2024 here. I've been enlisted in the NG for almost four years. Feel free to message me with questions about the NG and how the application process was for me.

I blistered terribly during basic with the standard issues. I use foot powder, sock liner & fox river socks, and also I was initially tying them incorrectly. I had to basically "kick" my heel into the back of the boot when tying them so my heels stayed in place firmly, then there was less...

Thank you for the insight! Sounds to me like a great challenge to have.

I was very intrigued reading about the history of a USMA/Harvard Math Competition on the West Point website. Does anyone know if there are any math competition opportunities for cadets? And if so, are they available to students outside of math majors? Thanks in advance.

I sometimes wear glasses or a contact in one eye but not very often. On my vision section of DODMERB's, the optometrist specified no glasses/contacts. Am I allowed to have contacts mailed to me after beast, and is there an eye doctor that'll be accessible in case I need any new prescription...

What was survival swimming like? How did those who weren't very strong swimmers do?

What is everyone's take on validating college courses? I'm entering with an Associate's in Engineering and would like to validate as many as I can; however, I've been told that it is a poor idea. I've heard that I will likely just end up in Jedi/advanced placement courses and will have a...

I am in the National Guard and appointed to the c/o 2024, and I am working on my paperwork for a conditional release/service exemption from my current contract. I need to fill out a DD Form 4, but my unit is unfamiliar with this as they have never dealt with my situation. Additionally, my FFR...

Great, this is good to know. Thank you for the insightful reply.

Hello all. I am an appointed CC to the c/o 2024 and am very interested in branching infantry. Does anyone know how well West Point prepares cadets for Ranger School, and is there anything in particular I should focus on during my time there? Thanks in advance.

Thank you.

https://qr.ae/pNvsRj A very insightful perspective I found on Quora. Either way, congrats on your acceptance and appointment, and I wish you all the best in whichever you choose.

@boxmm24 @sunnytrail Thank you very much!

According to the "Instructions for Applicants Offered Admission," incoming cadet candidates are to hand carry the DD93 and SGLI forms on R-day. The forms have a box entitled "date signed" which is auto-filled with 6/29/2020 (R-day). Should I wait to sign these, or does it not matter? Thanks...