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Can I bring 2 pairs of compression shorts with me to PS? Also, does it matter what color they are? I am considering bringing both a black and white pair. Thanks! :thumb:

I am in good shape- I have been running about 3 miles a day and doing pushups/situps etc. in prep for plebe summer. However, I looked on the site earlier and saw a height-weight memo and saw that I am about 5 pounds over the number they want for my weight. What is the weighing situation in...

Upon arrival, what are the consequences for not passing the PRT? TRUST ME I do not plan on failing, I'm working really hard to improve my run time to a solid 7-minute mile. I just want to know what to expect if anything happens. Thanks!

Could someone please explain to me the expected swimming ability upon arrival at USNA? I have been practicing my swimming, and can make the 100m stated on the PTR easy...but treading water for 15 minutes is coming more difficult. When they test how long you can tread water for, is that...

Should I get my wisdom teeth taken out before I go to USNA or while I am there? I-day is in 7 weeks, and I am scheduled to get the surgery on 5/21. Is this too close to I-Day to get them taken out? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks! :smile:

To all appointees on the West Coast- I received my "USNA Permit to Report - Update" email exactly 1 week ago. In it it said "You should be receiving your Permit to Report packet in the mail shortly, if you have not already." It's been a week, and I still have not received it. I live in New...

Could someone please explain to me what Parents' Weekend looks like as far as scheduling is concerned, generally? Is it one day or two days? How long do plebes get to see their parents?

Does anyone know what a midshipman at KP has to do over their four years attending to become a Marine Officer? I do understand that the best route for becoming a Marine Officer is going to the naval academy- I am just curious as to what the process is.

Does a LOE correspond to an appointment to West Point, or is it simply an allowance to visit the academy overnight? I received mine recently, and am curious as to its significance as far as my application is concerned.

I apologize for the simplicity of this question, as this term seems to be a part of the lingo on this forum. What is a BFE?

Hello, I have been accepted into USMMA as of about a month now and I am seriously considering attending, almost 100% sure. However, I was looking around on the internet and saw that there have been problems in the recent past at Kings Point, such as teacher-student fraternization and the...