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    Your son/daughter goes where???

    Man, you need to lighten up. Most teachers probably don't have a great idea of what Academy life is like. Everyone on here seems to treat the Academies as this holy site where you are always serious and solemn. Service to our nation is honorable and a terrific thing but I promise you that...
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    Summer training after Plebe year

    I guess it depends what your son likes to do. Transient barracks are not the most...stimulating place in the world. You may have a formation in the morning and at night, and then in between do literally nothing. Not many people stay at WP at this time, so it tends to be empty, boring and sort...
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    Visits

    You'll be given a cot with some linens and a pillow and maybe a cadet's comforter if they're feeling particularly charitable. It's only one night though so I wouldn't stress the possible discomfort.
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    Visits

    You're going to hear a lot of cadets say "Don't do it!" in passing. This is almost always in jest, or with a firm tongue planted in cheek. I think the most valuable thing you can do beforehand is to figure out what you're trying to get from this visit. Could you see something (like no toilet...
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    Wifi

    Don't bring an extra laptop. You'll seriously get no use out of it and it'll just be another high valued item to track. You are issued a monitor, although I suppose you could bring your own. Make sure it's within the size limits though (20 inches? 22, 24...something like that.) Also...
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    returning a bonus if appointed?

    I received an appointment as an AD soldier and, like you, had a bonus as well. The way my payout was structured, I received half upfront and then had a few payments every six months until the entirety of my bonus was distributed. I received half approximately 4 months before I reported to West...
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    Physical Training

    The best way to improve on pushups is to do pushups. The best way to improve situps is to do situps (and other ab strengthening exercises.) The best way to improve your run time is to run. I'd advise checking out the scores on the APFT and practicing it as mentioned above. The academy...
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    Cadet Basic Training for Prior Enlisted

    Congratulations! Every year there is somewhere between 80-100 AD prior service cadets, and 60-100 NG/Reserve that are accepted into R-Day. I was enlisted for two years before coming here. For me personally, the experience was significantly easier than BCT (I too was at Sand Hill). In fact...
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    Is 25 to old of an age to graduate from West Point?

    I'll be 26...
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    Qualified, awaiting appointment status

    No it was a Commander's. However, he informed me he was accepted to USMAPS, not a direct appointment.
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    Qualified, awaiting appointment status

    I have a friend in my old AIT unit who is NG and received his appointment in February. I have no idea if that's the norm, however.
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    Gun

    Definitely, certainly, positively not the M14. Here at Ft. Gordon, pretty much everyone but SNCOs and officers shoot an M16A2. The aforementioned are privileged enough to fire the M4A1 Carbine, which is virtually the same - minus a collapsable stock and slightly shorter barrel. Can't tell...
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    Prior enlisted at Beast

    I'm with ya...I loved the smokings! They only improved my APFT scores. But I feel like a large portion of HS student's discomfort at USMA comes from being introduced to the military environment. That said, I CANNOT wait for the gas chamber again!!! Such an awesome day :)
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    Prior enlisted at Beast

    Haha no, I'm a bootstrap POG. 25s to be exact. And no, there were no Deathdealers in Easy 2/47. Perhaps you're thinking of another company?
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    Prior enlisted at Beast

    The beautiful and scenic Fort Benning ;) Easy 2-47!
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    Prior enlisted at Beast

    I'm curious to see if anyone on here is prior enlisted and has some insight on how Beast compared with real BCT. My initial impression is that with a shorter period, private rooms, and not having Drill Seargants living with you would make it somewhat easier. Would most say it was the initial...
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    Shin Splints

    Shin splints are often caused by your muscles behind the shin bone not being strengthened enough, thus making your shin absorb the majority of the shock. Running coaches have suggested heel walks as a remedy. Have your DS walk for a few minutes each night on his heels. This will exercise...
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    ROTC and fraternities

    Meh. Parents typically don't see the tangible payoffs, but they are certainly numerous. For one it provides an incredible network opportunities with professionals in the civilian sector. They also allow opportunities for community service on a leadership level. For example, I helped run our...
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    ROTC and fraternities

    I am a Sigma Chi and was enrolled in a cross town ROTC program. At times my days were full of pledging events and ROTC commitments, but I never regretted it. I also had 2 brothers who commissioned and were also very active in our chapter. Believe it or not, fraternities love the service...
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    USMA Class of 2017 Acceptance Thread

    Got my official appointment a week ago but an LOA back in October. :thumb: Commanders, GA/Fort Gordon, March 10th 2013
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