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does angone have any experience with sandhurst team tryouts? How long does it last? Is black and gold worth it to try out for?

Hey everyone, how do I check my grades via CIS on my laptop from home? I know it has something to do with the VPN number but I tried my CAC ID # and it did not work.

How much money do cadets get paid each semester or year for books? Is it true that the excess money is ours? If that's the case, I will probably CAREFULLY buy the correct books, used and save the rest of the money. Is that possible?

for the 5 mile radius walking privileges, what are some great activities to do with visitors? Is the bowling center open for everyone? Which restaurants are the best around Highland Falls? Are there any inexpensive hotels or motels nearby?

sorry males - I didn’t know where else to ask this. What if as a female, I get my period when we need to swim? I will not take pills, hormone shots, nor do I use tampons. Would it be ok to ask a superior at that time for advice? I understand that it’s army training and that we have to go...

does USMA actually give each plebe a rucksack, or do we have to return them when we graduate? For instance, am I allowed to bring it home each summer?

I have already read the 2022 R Day packing list many times, but what is everyone else bringing? I figure I dont need 550 cord, but is this packing list good enough? - military watch (already on wrist) - toothbrush, toothpaste, floss -shampoo/conditioner (small bottle) - body wash (small...

Does anyone know the date for A-Day Class of 2022 yet? I know the Thayer Hotel website has listed a date, but that it may not be completely correct. Also, can somebody give me an example of the weekend festivities, such as how long the parade is, how leave works, when we have to be back, etc...

Hi all, Do most people buy the optional peripheral computer package? It is an extra $400ish, and comes with a monitor, keyboard, mouse, inkjet printer, surge suppresor, and a docking station. However, it doesn't give any more details about this. I understand that if i bought this package, i...

Hi All, On our candidate portals, it has a red check mark next to Life Insurance Forms since I have not sent them anywhere, but it also says to bring it on R-Day...so should I also be sending it in ahead of time somewhere? Thanks.

Hi everyone! Can anyone give me some examples of scholarships that can help offset those $2000 that we need for our USMA initial deposit? I know they have to be a specific type of scholarship that doesnt anchor down to one school or one type of major...but I don't know how to research these.

Should I opt in to pay around $10 a month for personal internet access at USMA? I have T-Mobile, as well as a hotspot, but I dont know how good the wifi is up there. This is a one time selection, and if i opt out, I have to wait until next fall to have personal internet access. This is for...

Are Plebes (during the school year) allowed to have visitors? And if so, how often?

Can anyone give me a list of the acceptable boots for CBT 2021? I am class of 2022, and I want to buy a pair of boots now to prepare myself with rucks. I am assuming that most of the boots (at least the common ones) should remain the same? Thank you. Also, since the Army is still switching over...

is a 14 second flexed arm hang for a female considered passing for the CFA?

Hi All. I will be attending Marion Military Institute this Fall before going to West Point next Summer. I took almost all AP classes in high school, but I didn't take many AP tests. So this Fall at Marion, I am taking (for example), English 101. I didn't take the AP test for that in high...

Could any MMI alumni, parent, or current student offer any insight into the ITC (Intensive Training Cycle)? How does it work when the classes begin? What is a typical day like? How is it different (besides the obvious) from BCT or Plebe summers? How is it the same? Thank you!

I just printed and filled out one of the "Present Health Questionnaire" forms from DODMERB, and I sent it out to their HQ. I am just curious to know if there will be a change in my medical status/update, or if my service academy applications will change from "qualified - 2016" to...

I have heard that the Falcon Foundation scholarship is the same (for AFA) as an AOG scholarship is for USMA. Is this true? Also, I read on a different thread that when Falcon sponsored preps reapply, they have a streamlined application so they dont have to do things like teacher LORS and others...

Hello all! I am a c/o 2021 applicant/appointee, and I have recently been explaining more about my future plans with my parents as my decision date draws near. My parents have expressed a lot of concern over the general environments, post-graduation. They read about how about 25% of military...