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Hello everyone, I have an ROTC nomination (ROTCS, I am a college cadet). I was not picked for my congressional district so I had a few questions as to this nomination. 1. What is the competition usually like? They have 20 slots a year, but about how many are competing for those spots? 2. Why...

When will the ROTC nomination appear under the portal? The form was sent out a few months ago. I know the 'due date' is January 30th, will they be processed then?

Hello all, Quick question. I am currently enrolled in Army ROTC and we were issued ASU's recently. If I attain permission, do you think it would be a good or bad idea to wear it to my nomination interview? Thanks!

Hello everyone. After a tough QNS, I have begun working on my reapplication for the c/o 2017. Just had a few questions. 1. Overall, are reapplications looked at in a positive light because they are reapplying? I feel that because I was 3Q'd and then QNS'd, the fact that I am not giving up...

Hello all, I really want to work in aviation as a pilot. I have been accepted to Norwich, and am heavily considering going there. My problem is, I want to be a pilot, and I know these spots are very hard to get. I originally wanted to go Army, and I still do, but I am unsure of the...

My application has been done, I'm 3Q'ed and nominated, but I haven't heard from the academy as to the NWL. Could this just be due to the vacancy for my nomination not being filled yet? If so, then I could still potentially be picked for it I believe.

Hello all, Quick question. I was informed via mail that I received a nomination from my congressman. Lately, I've been checking my portal literally three times a day to see if it has updated. Generally, about how long does it take for the nomination to pop-up on the portal? Thanks and...

Hello all, I have completed everything I believe: -passed DoDMERB (visible on portal) -passed CFT -completed online portal & all materials forwarded -nominated by a member of congress So now I must ask, what else is there to do? Is this the beginning of the dreaded "waiting game"? I...

Hello all, "maximum 2,500 characters" is the length referenced on the Candidate Statements page on the admissions portal. I don't want to undershoot on these. Should I aim for the maximum character length? Also, do we need to format it with paragraphs as we enter it? I know sometimes when I...

Hello all. I haven't recieved word that I am triple qualified yet for the USMA c/o 2016. My physical was completed and submitted in August via DoDMERB, I passed my CFT last week (the portal is updated), and I have not had my nomination interview yet. Am I missing something to become 3Q'ed...

I just began to sort through the final steps on my admissions portal. The CAR, which my guidance counselor and I will go over and approve next week, seems kind of, empty I guess? So many of the options that are on there, my school never provided; Some I have never even heard of. This makes me...

Hello all. I have a few questions regarding admissions and the CFA. 1. Is there a deadline to take the test? It's already October and I really don't feel prepared for it so I'd like to have more time to work on this. 2. How decisive is it in the application? I know I can pass, but I...

Hello all, I am currently working on the nomination process for my 2 senators and district representative. But I've always been nervous as to this process, because I have nowhere to go if I cannot receive a nomination from these sources. If I fail for 3 out of 3 of my chances to be...

Hello all! My name is Ben and I'm from the Boston area in good old Massachusetts! Currently working on my dream to attend West Point, hopefully with the class of 2016. Just passed the DoDMERB and I'm waiting for September to come around to sort the rest of my file out with my guidance...