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Hello everyone, I am currently a senior in high school and was wondering about the benefits of receiving an opportunity to go on an Overnight Visit at West Point. The letter I received that was postmarked on September 6, states that the visits are "reserved for our most competitive...

Hi guys, just wondering, for the USMA app is it 2500 characters including spaces or without? I was kinda confused.

Just wondering, how long did it take for everyone's sat scores to be sent. i have waited for 15 day since collegeboard said it sent my scores but still no notice from west point.

Hi everyone, So I am basically done with my west point application except for one teacher recommendation. I know that west point goes by rolling admissions so will I have to wait until September to even have my application considered? Or will west point use what they have so far to evaluate...

Thanks for all the information everyone! :D And I am actually attending SLS this summer so hopefully I can start even earlier! Just touching upon the class rank topic again, did your counselors still have to send a school profile with all the gpa percentiles of the class? Over 40% of the...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering when I can officially start the application process for West Point. So far on my portal, it says: ** This evaluation will not begin until July 3, 2012 at the earliest for most candidates to USMA 2017.** Does anyone else have a different date on their...

Hi everyone, I had a question regarding the academic portion of the WCS. Because my school does not rank, I was wondering if West Point would solely look at my SAT scores. (Or maybe ask for an estimated rank?) This is just something I heard and I just find it hard to believe it because...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if any current or former cadets could inform me on how the extracurricular verification process works. I know my guidance counselor has to confirm all the activities I have done in my high school career and then send the documentation off to West Point...

Hi everyone, I was filling out my summer seminar acceptance form when I encountered a rather confusing last page. What is a notary public? And how would i go about getting his/her signature? Thanks

Do you guys when the deadline of our decision to go to sls is?

Hey guys, I've been researching around, but still can't find a definite answer. Regarding recommendations, are there certain teachers that you must get them from? For example, is it absolutely mandatory to get recs from core subject teachers such as english or math? (Maybe even the school...

Ok. Thank you! Also, I understand that there is a physical fitness assessment that has to be done. Can the test be administered by a phys ed teacher from high school? And on a side note, I understand that West Point has a rolling admission policy; however, is it possible to continue to...

Would you say taekwondo is a legitimate extra-curricular? I devote almost every day of my week to teaching classes. Although I don't participate in competitions anymore due to my schedule, I do try to teach adult classes at least five times a week. Also, does the rigor of my school classes...

Oh I see. Well I definitely try my best to do as much as I can for each club. I hold monthly fundraisers for Habitat for Humanity and bring my club members to the sites. (Will hold a benefit concert soon as well) For amnesty, we will have a benefit sports tournament soon and try to spread...

@scoutpilot: Hi! My school does not rank due to the competitiveness. And what do you mean by spread too thin? @VonFritz Hello! I actually will intern with one of my senators this summer so hopefully I can learn more about the government and grow closer to him as well! On a side...

Hey guys, I'm currently a junior at one of the top high schools in America. (top 25 i believe) I've been interested in attending West Point since the start of middle school and was wondering if any of you guys(hopefully some recently admitted cadets as well) could chance me. So overall, my...