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Got the same thing while I was going through the application process. Didn't go but from searching online I heard that it's sent out to a ton of high schoolers so it doesn't really amount to much on any college or academy application.

Said this in another thread but it's still true: I didn't get into SLE but I received an LOA, a senatorial nomination, and a very early appointment... Trust me, don't worry about not getting into SLE. There's a lot of work you need to be doing between now and January 31st (SAT/ACT prep...

Any plans for some sort of Armed Forces Medley Theme for SF in the future?

Definitely second this. Receiving outstanding standardized test scores can make up for a few academic mishaps in your high school career. If you have the means and opportunity, try to work with a professional tutor and take every ACT/SAT available (personally, I took the ACT 6 times in total...

Personally, I didn't participate in any varsity athletics until my junior year when I realized I wanted to attend the academies. I immediately signed up for track and field (it's a good pick for all kinds of athletes) and joined the swim team soon after. Overall I only had two seasons of track...

I didn't get into SLE but I received an LOA, a senatorial nomination, and a very early appointment... Trust me, don't worry about getting into SLE. There's a lot of work you need to be doing between now and January 31st (SAT/ACT prep, working out, etc.) that is waaaaay more important. If you...

Did you ever find the answer to that sock question? asking for a friend...

Not sure if you are referring to me or "USMCGrunt" (a different poster), but I am a West Point 2026 appointee who hopes to one day do Psyops in the regular army.

As someone hoping to be a Psyops officer, I'm taking notes!

I had the opportunity to do an overnight visit in November and I really enjoyed it. Doing a visit really just shows you what life is like during the academic year and the social atmosphere of the corps. You get to follow your cadet to their classes, formations, and whatever else they are doing...

I've heard that the children of graduates seem to always find a way into the academy... Just kidding haha. To be honest, the only connections I leveraged were those between my Field Force Rep and the admissions officers that I met at local events. You do not need to "know people" to get into...

While I don't feel qualified to address your first questions, I'd still highly recommend that you finish your USMA application since you'll still have a shot at USMAPS if you don't get a nomination.

Pretty much the same stats (1 inch taller and about 5 pounds heavier), but I was able to meet and exceed the standards in both pushups and pullups. It is very doable.

Have plebes selected their majors yet, or is that at the end of the year? Also, do you have to be accepted by the specific major (ex., In order to become a mechanical engineering major a cadet must have shown proficiency in math and science during high school)?

I completed my full application on October 6th (the LOA deadline was October 15th) and was appointed on December 1st.