You have time. So use that to your advantage and plan out your 4 year success path. Go onto West Point’s website and look at all of the advice they give to people at your level.
1. I was a re-applicant and that meant I had to get a few more LORs and do my nomination interviews again. As for changing my experience, I would say my first semester was easier for me since I was re-taking my classes and learned time management while at college.
2. Because I was a...
I applied for a second time after attending college. This added points to my packet but more importantly showed that I wanted it and wouldn't give up after a setback. I still worked hard on standardized tests and everything else as well as constantly improving my scores wherever I could...
Your first semester, and depending on the company you are in also your second semester, you will have your roommates selected for you. After your first/second semester you may be given the opportunity to select preferences.
you can find that information with a simple google search. I would do that just to find the answer and give it to you so save us the time and click that search bar yourself.
Have you taken your CFA yet? If you get someone besides your coach to administer it the CFA could also do the SOE seeing that they got to watch you perform physically? Just a thought.
I had to get my Request for Academic Information and Candidate Activities Record resubmitted. The previous SOEs stayed on the portal but I was told to get 2 new ones while in college. Any other questions pm me.
Don’t think your good enough? That’s a good mindset and a bad one depending on what you do with it. In regards to joining clubs your senior year, I wouldn’t. Too many people try to beef up their resumes and the academies see this. Instead I’d keep doing what you’re doing and make some impact...
4 years to mess it up? I never looked at it that way. Instead I took it one semester at a time, one quarter at a time, and one week at a time. Small goals that fit into the overall goal is what worked for me. I suggest set you take this approach.
Asking any current cadets. Is it possible/available to eat a plant based diet while at the academy? I am not one who does but I am curious as to if it is possible while attending.
To go off of what the OP said, make sure this is something you really want to do. I had the honor and privilege of re-applying after a year at college. Though it is not economical to do so, I wish everyone had the opportunity to do the same. You could then see what you are truly going to give...