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1) leephi / DS / LOA / 12-Nov-2019 / Accepted / KS / Senatorial / Direct Appointment 2) Spartan19 / Self / LOA / 12-Dec-2019 / Accepted / IL / Congressional, Service Connected / Direct Appointment 3) wanlime / Self / LOA / 11-Dec-2019 / Accepted / NJ / Congressional / Direct Appointment 4)...

Expect that ~500 will go out on Friday with portals updating on 11 Feb.

Official verbiage from the director of admissions..."30 Jan 2020 - CL2024 File Completion Deadline Extended - As a result of recent technical difficulties that rendered the candidate portal unavailable for a few hours overnight, the Director of Admissions has decided to extend the file...

Army Vet...as a field force member you are posting incorrect information and it is not helpful given how much incorrect information is already posted here on a regular basis. An LOA is a conditional offer of appointment and DOES guarantee acceptance as long as the candidate is otherwise...

Given there are still many candidates who are finishing up their CFA, and there is alot of mis-information regarding the pullup, I wanted to post the official pullup video from admissions that covers all that is needed to understand the requirement for the pullup and filming. USMA Admissions...

My only question is whether the filming, regardless of who did it, was consistent with what I posted in the video above. It doesn't matter who does the filming, but how the filming is done.

I must caution that "Slam dunk yes" -ers are generally those who have received LOA's or LOE's already" is simply not accurate. An LOE is NOT indicative of being a "slam dunk" (not really sure what this term means anyway), but it is misleading to think that an LOE connotes any indication other...

Please see below; this is the source of truth for USMA protocol for the flexed arm hang; film from the same angle as in the video if they request a redo. Official input regarding flexed arm hang

With your LOA, you need the following to receive an appointment: nomination (received) pass the CFA (this is Pass/Fail and USMA will determine this status based on your results) medically qualified (DODMERB will advise the academy of qualification status; if DQ'd the academy, at its discretion...

Actually, this is inappropriate advice as the guidelines for pushups are quite clear and straightforward and prohibit movement of the hands (sliding). This video outlines exactly that's permissible for resting during the pushup portion.

It's important to note that an LOA is a conditional offer that requires the following in order for an offer of appointment: Pass the CFA (this is binary ie Pass/Fail and the academy is the only source of truth for whether a candidate has passed Be medically qualified (pass the medical) Be...

I sit on our congressional review board and any time a candidate wears a tie that is associated with his/her academy of choice it's seen as a positive; simply a nice way to express your commitment.

It would NOT be inappropriate at all.

This update on your portal is confirmation that you did receive this nom.

It is not correct that you can only be boarded once. Please see below in italics that is directly from the ROTC scholarship login in site; the reality is you can be considered for all 3 boards assuming you are "board ready" by Board #1. They should be encouraged to be ready for the earliest...