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I got in touch with my FFR during my freshman year of high school and e-mailed them questions and made sure they got to know who I was. Then when it came time to apply 2 years later, they were able to speak well of me and they are super helpful when you have questions in my opinion! Also, check...

She sounds like a strong candidate for sure! The CFA is just something they take into account along with the whole candidate's profile. The main goal is to pass it, even if that takes a few tries. Even if she maximizes nothing or barely meets what appear to be minimums (not set), that is good...

1. I did my nomination interviews in early December and heard back from my congresswoman in late January. My congresswoman told me over the phone that I got the principal nomination (WA-08), but I have heard some do not tell the nominee they just let the academy know who their principal is. I...

1. I think what helped me the most was my character. Throughout my application, I tried my best to show who I was and the ways West Point would help me grow as a leader. Leadership was the reason I chose West Point. I stayed humble throughout the application, where I believe lots of people see...

Hello! I am currently a plebe at USMA. I checked the service academy forums very often throughout my application process looking for answers, so I now want to return the favor. If you have any questions, please ask and I will try my best to answer them. When asking your questions, note that this...

UPDATE: As of today (8/19) my candidate portal has just opened. I hope the rest continue to open for all of you.

actually i am now currently a sophomore so i’m just really trying to be prepared early

I feel as if I am behind academically and would like to get further ahead and my counselors recommended running start. Do you know of anything that could get me to where I'd like to be before graduation?

Does west point accept credits received from a running start program?

To apply for West Point would you have to have played a sport every year of high school?

are you more likely to get accepted going to a big school near an army base and being active in a large community or are you better off in a small school, small community with not much to do.

At least I don't have one! - brovol

Yeah I had read that myself but I just didn't know for sure because I know people have tattoos I just thought that if it was small and you couldn't really see it then...

Ok thanks

I don't, but say someone was to have a small tattoo on their wrist. They can't go to West Point?

- AlphaBumchang I have looked in to contacting a field force rep but i don't know if I should I don't really know what a regional commander is, I thought they were the same thing but I don't really know, but there are no FFR in my area so I don't know what to do to get a head start, I have...

Thank you longagoplebe I appreciate it!

Thank you brovol

Thanks alphabumchang I appreciate your reply and I really hope and pray you get in!

I am currently 14 years old and have dreamt of going to West Point for feels like forever. This coming school year I'm going to be a freshman and I've already picked out my classes for high school according to West Points recommendations, I'm not dumb, I was salutatorian when I graduated eighth...