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My DS class of 2017 roommate spent a semester at the USCGA and the cool thing worth mentioning was that his first day he reported to the waterfront in Philadelphia and sailed on the Coast Guard sailing ship Eagle up to the USCGA in Connecticut. www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Area-Cutters/CGCEAGLE/

Academics just like CFA you should strive to be above average, if you have ACT scores close to the composite mean of 30 you may be disappointed. In a competitive state like New Jersey these scores would not get an appointment unless you are a recruited athlete or minority candidate.

Just an FYI on the ice cream social....It's really nice because you will go to a host house on Post and have all sorts of ice cream, candy and treats. You will get a chance to call or Facetime your parents and fill them in on how you are doing. HOWEVER BEWARE......that afternoon after all the...

2-3 miles 4x per week at a fast pace. If you push yourself now then Beast will be easy.

The running plan is spot on. There will be no weightlifting in Beast, practice maxing push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups Good Luck! This is from my DS who will be Beast Cadre this year.

USMA asks for ACT plus writing why not just take the test as it is requested by the Academy? Why take a chance on it not being accepted? Why take the easy way when an appointment is the goal? My DS #2 didn't get accepted until his 3rd try at USMA and took many ACT tests (12) and always with...

My DS is a Class of 2025 Yuk at USMA and was a reapplicant. He was denied 2x but was determined to follow his older brother {Class of 2017} into USMA. He received an ROTC scholarship to civilian college and did very well with all A's. He retested his ACT a couple of more times in those 2 years...

Agreed but don't do it based on any quota system, do it based upon the soldiers ability and willingness to fight.

My DS received 2 of these rejection letters and was accepted on his 3rd year trying. Keep improving your file and do well in civilian college and you may get the golden ticket down the road. USMA liked determined reapplicants. Good Luck!

Is it really in the best interest of the Army to force females into Infantry? Especially those who rank this choice last or near the bottom of their preferences. The best interest of the Army is to WIN not to be gender diverse. Just my 2 cents.

My DS 2025 received this in an email before his R-Day from WP, it's a guide to important math concepts necessary for success. I hope it's helpful'

I inquired about the RV rental when my 2017 graduated and was told that my only option was off post at Round Pond. I was hoping for North Dock and would have done it if we could have been on post. I think it may be due to no RV service facilities, sanitation tank and water access etc... I...

Go Cowboys!

My Yuk is getting $332 per month and spending $400+ on food! He says long lines at the mess hall for food that it is hit or miss at best. Lot's of Grant Hall, American Burrito, West Point Pizza and Doordash. He says he's very busy with studies, gym and club sports so it works better for him to...

The New Jersey Field Force has done another outstanding job getting great New Jersey candidates offers to USMA. New Jersey is highly competitive and sends many kids to WP every year. Here is a quote copied from our most recent parents newsletter: Another rising class of NJ cadet candidates...

Congrats and Go New Jersey! I admire your perseverance! My DS was a re-applicant as well.

My DS is in your Class of 25 and also a reapplicant who made it into USMA on his 3rd attempt. He also took one SAT but he beat you on the ACT, he took it 12 times! He did very similarly on his scores, he went from 21 to 33, and like you worked his tail off to achieve his goal. I hope applicants...

I paid the $2000 before R-Day in 2013 for my DS 2017 grad but this time around for my DS 2025 no $2000 deposit was required. This made me smile....

Congratulations Legit.z3!!! My DS was a 3 time applicant as well, he is a plebe at USMA and had a terrific 1st semester. Your determination and maturity will serve you well at WP. Good luck and all the best!

DS was in a very similar situation a few years back, high GPA and low test scores. He tested 12 times on ACT and 2x on SAT, his first ACT was a 21 composite. It took him awhile to figure out the strategies and nuances of the test but he eventually raised his score to 33. He was rejected from...