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I will be re-applying to West Point this year as a college freshman. What would be the best way to make myself stand out when compared to other applicants, as a college student? I realized I had the wrong attitude when applying last year. I didn't try hard enough to earn an appointment and I...

How often do plebes recieve mail? Ex: once a week, twice, etc... To make long story short, I'm a guy and there's a girl I'm really good friends with (whom I do like) that's currently going through plebe summer. She went to NAPS this past year, so I'm sure she'll get through this summer.

If a thread was already started on this question, I apologize.. This is my first time applying to the Merchant Marine Academy and I'm kinda of confused with some of the application procedures (previously applied to Air Force and Naval Academy) My first question, how does an applicant find...

Hey Everyone, I'm going to be in the Army ROTC program this year as a freshman and just had a question about commissioning. If a cadet successfully graduates the program at the end of their senior year of college, how does that cadet get placed as an officer into whatever branch they do...

Does anyone have advice for getting recrutied for a USMMA sport's team? Specifically, what are the coaches looking for and how could I make myself more competitive? I've already filled out a questionnaire for the track team and their coach sent me an email today, saying that he's interested...

Is there any money I would have to use towards ROTC if not on a scholarship? I will be enrolling in AROTC at a local college and wasn't sure if I needed to pay for uniforms, books, etc.. Also, how helpful is it to be in Army ROTC when applying to WP again? Thanks

I was informed a month ago that a medical waiver would not be sought for my medical disqualification. When I was checking my DODMERB status tonight, I noticed that the Air Force Academy ended up submitting a medical waiver and it was denied. Did the Air Force Academy deny my waiver? Or was it...

What advice would you give to a candidate who plans on re-applying to the Air Force Academy next year? Like many other applicants this year, I too was rejected from the Air Force Academy. I had a nomination and was qualified academically and physically, but was medically DQ’d and the academy...

Hey Everyone, Do the Service Academies ever grant medical waivers for hearing loss? I was informed that the medical waiver process was started for my DQ and I’m just waiting to hear back. Also, do you have any advice on how to send information to the DODMERB? I’ve contacted them several times...

Hey Everyone, How does the medical waiver process work for the Naval Academy? Do they initiate the process if an candidate is competitive, or do they initiate it when the candidate is offered a conditional offer of appointment? I'm kinda confused about this, because the admissions board...