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  1. catlover2

    Low Quarter Socks

    I was in BEAST last year and my parents sent me a package with extra underwear, socks, etc. it wasn't a huge package but it had some extra things I needed. I told my SL that I was expecting a package that had some necessities and when we went to check mail, we would pick up the package together...
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    Low Quarter Socks

    Just send them to your daughter in mail so that way she doesn't haven't to carry around extra weight...As well as any other items. It makes a world of a difference, especially when you're carrying around a heavy bag on a long summer day while trying to take instruction and report and all that...
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    Plebe Running

    Yes you're correct since it is based off of the 2mile time, so it is 7mins per mile then it'd be grey group. You'll do your APFT the first week and they'll take your two mile and determine where you should be based off of that. If your time falls between two groups expect to be in the faster one...
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    Plebe Running

    There were four groups: black, green, grey, and brown. The black group is with all the track stars and really fast runners probably a 4-5 min mile pace, green was about 5-630min mile pace, grey was about 630 to late 7s and brown was 8 mins and above. These are roughly the times I remember, some...
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    Which iPad did you pick?

    I got the most expensive and not gonna lie it was worth it for me. I watch TV on it and it's like my second computer. First Semester, I didn't use it all but now it's with me everywhere. You don't really need it for class but its great for personal use. Don't get data, the wifi here for iPads...
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    I'm now nervous about going to West Point

    I'm in 20' and I can tell you that everyone comes to R-day with the same exact fears. I had some serious anxiety of just not being good enough or not being able to catch on. I thought I was going to be the most out of shape, the dumbest, whatever "est" you can name. I fell out of two hill runs...
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    Average CBT Day

    it really depends on if its the 1st or 2nd part of beast and just what you're doing that day but a very vague schedule is along the lines of: platoon form up at 0500 flag at 0530 pt starts of 0530 and ends at about 0705 maybe earlier maybe later 0700ish-0720 shower 0720- reg formation for...
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    Transfering from Academy to Academy

    Sorry I meant they applied to West Point not transferred while at their respective academy, and the USMMA cadet immediately started and the USAFA cadet had a gap year.
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    Plebe Running

    we didn't run EVERY single day for PT but about every other day. the running workouts varied from sprints at Gillis to a three mile run. I can vouch that you won't run more than 4 miles at a time during beast. You run in ability run groups as well. Most of the running is running to the place...
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    Transfering from Academy to Academy

    its possible, my beast roommate applied to west while at the merchant marine academy and another upperclassmen I know from AFA. *correction they didn't transfer, they had to do a full application still
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    Mile Time for Female

    An 830 is good but it can be better if its not including the CFA. Practice all the events of a CFA sequentially so you can get used to it. Run everyday(sprints, hill runs, long distance) and do pushups, pullups, and situps afterwards. By just doing this you will definitely see results within two...
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    Pull Ups on R Day (females)

    Class of 20'girl here. If you can't do a pullup on R-day...... nothing happens. You move on and continue your journey throughout West Point. On R-day, LOTS of girls could not do a pullup. I believe there were a couple of guys who couldn't do a pullup. When you can't complete a pull-up you...
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    Class of 2020 cadet willing to answer questions

    I am not too well versed on this so don't quote me and anyone else who knows more can chime in but right now actually the yuks and cows are doing their applications to these schools and they are due pretty soon. After that they have a tryout where they do some crazy physical training type stuff...
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    Class of 2020 cadet willing to answer questions

    The hardest thing was probably BEAST. Its just the mental part. Waking up everyday super early, getting yelled at or dropped for pointless things, going to a million briefs, and being constantly reminded that you are just a "new cadet" and being treated as one really takes a toll especially at...
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    Class of 2020 cadet willing to answer questions

    4.2 gpa As far as classes I pretty much took all AP classes available (chem, physics, calc, history, govt. Microecon, lit+Lang composition etc.) Test scores: math and English:29 writing:29 reading and science:28 ( probably my biggest struggle for some reason but this was my third try and my RC...
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    Class of 2020 cadet willing to answer questions

    For my recommendations I used my english teacher, math teacher, chem teacher, and pe teacher. Pretty much the ones that usma wants us to do. For my congressman apps, I got one from my principal and athletic director. For the CFA I haven't heard of too low of scores like completely failing but I...
  17. catlover2

    Class of 2020 cadet willing to answer questions

    @qmanswimsI am not on a sports team here. I am however on Sandhurst for company athletics but we don't start practicing until September 12th.
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    Class of 2020 cadet willing to answer questions

    @padre101I recommend joining a club or hobby sport if you are interested in it and committed. Depending on the club, it can take up a lot of time but it makes it worthwhile to do if you like it. Don't just join a club because everyone else is and you don't want to be that one kid. If the club...
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    Class of 2020 cadet willing to answer questions

    The education style of the classes is great but it is a slight adjustment if you aren't used to the thayer method. The first week was rough because teachers give you their syllabus and pretty much expect you to be ready for class with the assignment done and ready to be discussed. Even though...
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    Class of 2020 cadet willing to answer questions

    hey literally a few months ago I was still a candidate and cadet candidate so i am willing to answer any questions you have about west point or the application to maybe soothe your concerns.
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