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    Application Dilema

    I would definitely recommend sending in your existing scores now. As long as you are asking ACT to submit your scores automatically, USMA will update your file as new information is received. And FYI, USMA will use your highest individual subject scores from across testing dates, so it will...
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    Question about the CFT

    USMAalltheway, CFT=Cadet Field Training. This is the summer training the rising Yuks attend at Camp Buckner. I think that is where you are confusing the acronym with CFA. (I am with you, it does sound like it should refer to Cadet Fitness Test -- in fact, I called the CFA by the wrong...
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    I know, I hate these things too...

    You've got terrific test scores. Providing your leadership and physical abilities are above and beyond, (and I have no reason to believe that they are not), you have done about all you can do for the GPA up to this point. Another thing to keep in mind: WP knows the reputation of the...
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    DODMERB - Can you be disqualified for anal fissures?

    And drink lots of grape juice and apple juice - a nice, natural side effect of Vitamin C! :wink:
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    DODMERB - Can you be disqualified for anal fissures?

    Has this been severe enough to be treated by a doctor? If so, those reviewing the DODMERB exam forms *may* ask for more supporting documentation, but that alone does not mean automatic disqualification. It may mean you need to have additional paperwork filled out by the attending physician...
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    How do I stack up for the USMA?

    Icelander, that is hilarious! Our son's nominating senator called our high school principal and arranged a time to call our son back when he could be in the office. The principal had to make up an excuse for our son to leave his AP Euro History class to "come down and chat a bit about how the...
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    How do I stack up for the USMA?

    It is also likely your senators and congressmen will not be directly involved with your interviews and the slate selection process. Our senators and our district congressional rep had selection panels who met with the interviewees. The only real involvement the nomination sources had was the...
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    Couple of Questions

    Our son waited for the cell phone until A-Day, when we delivered it to him. If you do take the phone up with you, I have heard it is best to remove the battery as the area they will be stored in is not necessarily temperature controlled, and it can cause problems for the battery when left...
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    I-Phone

    Dadandgrad, you just made me giggle! My rising Yuk said one of his instructors said the same thing about the landline phones! :shake:
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    Information about R-Day

    Icelander27, the train ride cross-country should be very beautiful. I am admitting you are a much braver soul than me! :wink: We will be cheering you on through R-Day and the remaining days of Beast --- silently, but we will be here -- :thumb:
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    Information about R-Day

    Icelander, if you are traveling by yourself, are you taking advantage of the transportation (air fare) arranged by USMA through the Carlson Wagonlit Travel? If so, and you submitted the proper paperwork, they will arrange the lodging and bus transportation from the hotel to WP for you, probably...
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    I-Phone

    Buff81, we had heard the same idea about the Bluetooth and cell on the window ledge...we bought the Bluetooth and took on A-Day when we delivered the cell phone, but our cadet brought it home at graduation and said he never did use it. I think it all depends on your cadet's habits and needs...
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    I-Phone

    He has Verizon/Alltel, but that doesn't really matter. The determining factor seems to be which barracks you are in - some can get reception just fine with one service in one barracks and horrible reception with the same service in another area of a different barracks. It also seems to depend...
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    Bicycles

    Shades, as far as I know the only ones who are allowed to ride bicycles are instructors. My son said all cadets walk everywhere or ride the bus that runs to the PX. I do remember seeing some of the cadre on bicycles during R-Day, but they were filling the roles of MP's. I believe WP does have...
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    I-Phone

    We got our son a cell phone to use after Beast, but he rarely uses it unless traveling. Each cadet will have use of their own personal landline phone in their barracks room - unlimited long distance -for a set one-time fee. My son says this is "monopoly money", or money you will never see...
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    Average height at WP

    Lol, mom3boys beat me again!! Sorry I repeated some of her same thoughts, but I think I was writing them first :biggrin:
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    Average height at WP

    Beast Barracks is what USMA calls Cadet Basic Training. It is six to seven weeks long (depending on how much field training USMA includes in a particular year), beginning on R-Day when new cadets report in in late June and ending with A-Day, or Acceptance Day in August when the new cadets...
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    Average height at WP

    My rising Yuk is around 5'5". Believe it or not, he was *not* the shortest male there! Cadets come in all heights and sizes. No one will give you a hard time for your stature. Don't be too worried about your weight or muscle mass at this point either. Smaller statures tend to gain weight...
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    Uncooperative School

    It took our guidance office over three weeks to get requested transcripts out in the spring after school was out. The reason? They were preparing the final transcripts for the Seniors whose final copies had to go out to their new respective colleges. Seniors records of course took precedence...
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    How good are my chances?

    enjoylife, an LOA simply means that the applicant has the credentials for admission. They must still go through the nomination process this fall just as all other non-LOA candidates do. As well, they must get through the DoDMERB medical exam and be medically qualified. An LOA just lets the...
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