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  1. LongRange99

    CFA re-take for USAFA?

    I thought the same... USAFA is the one to ask for a second CFA if they see something in the candidate and want it...not the candidate.
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    What to wear on R-Day?

    For those staying for the parade at days end... You will be uncomfortable in the bleachers. Plan plan plan for yourselves too... Water/ small cooler/ those silly squirt-fan bottles.... You can have an umbrella but it MUST go down when ceremony starts.... There is no shade on the Plain and...
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    Boys State USMA Application Weight

    They do ask about specific elected positions in Boys State as well but it was only 2 or 3- I think a rep or senate. Great program and great for the application too
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    State Nomination Threads - Moderated

    I would say it's charged- it's early enough in the timeline for the Academy to charge the MOC and MA tends to be closer towards the deadline with noms. What you may be thinking about is the National Wait List as well as a few other plays that come in for appointments later in the spring. Just...
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    State Nomination Threads - Moderated

    MA tends to be the last or near to the deadline than most other States every year
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    Sooooo, if there is a shut down...

    Here is my ten cents... If you still waiting to hear about a Nom start calling your Congressional liaisons or offices- as important as these are in here they tend to be shelved in matters like this... Most claim to be familiar with the process but in reality don't really grasp it..
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    Class of 2023 Tips

    Thanks for some reason it would come over for me
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    Class of 2023 Tips

    West Point admissions is live on Facebook right now
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    Admissions live

    Don't know if it's already on here but if not too important to miss... USMA "West Point Admissions" is going live on Facebook if you want to watch/email questions at 7pm East Coast time.
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    R Day

    Don't be fooled by the report times... That line gets long very fast. We were in line by 6am and we at the bottom of the stair about 200 ahead of us. When we got out 90 mins later the line was up the stairs up to the sidewalk across from the Plain (A very long way). Just because the report time...
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    Boy's State Application Question

    Anyone applying to a SA and doesn't apply for this program is doing their chance a disservice. Getting in is good- Achieving certain leadership positions is better... All these little points add up.
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    State Nomination Threads - Moderated

    The suspense is indescribable... And as the days pass the anxiety will go up- its natural... Enjoy the ride and good luck
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    Appointment Notification

    You won't miss it
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    State Nomination Threads - Moderated

    Good luck we went through this LAST year(2021) and still haven't heard from Warren. Markey responded and was good with corresponding along the way.
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    USMA Admissions

    Looks good but as you will see everyone looks good... my humble opinion. It's a looonggg process don't get frustrated and get whatever needs to get done as soon as you are told
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    Application?

    Few things are done quickly. It can get frustrating but like it was said- Get it done and just enjoy your senior year
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    Focus on Sea cadets or just academics

    Most sea cadets and civil air patrol cadets obtain leadership positions in these programs to get the academy's attention. Most extracurricular activities the Academy's have interest in involve your positions of leadership... If you have some leadership in sports or other activity I would not...
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    Seeking Advice for Junior Year

    Absolutely spot on... Leadership in one is better than being part of ten...100% spot on with that advice
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    Seeking Advice for Junior Year

    At this point I would suggest whatever extracurriculars you are involved with go for leadership positions- try not to sit back and just be a part of something. Look for Boys or Girls State run through the American Legion. Good luck it's a wild ride...
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    Class of 2022

    Keep copies of everything you submit... Sometimes it will take a long time for an item you submitted to get checked off so expect that but if something did get lost you have it ready to resubmit. When you finish a set of items get ready for more as requests for things comes in waves.
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