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    Retaking the physical test??

    Am I allowed to retake the physical test before the third board so that I could increase my chances of winning a scholarship? My previous test was meh. Definitely not the best that I could do. I tanked the mile. I couldn't find the answer anywhere. My stats were: Pushups: 69 Situps: 61 Mile...
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    AROTC scholarship issue....

    Hello all! I just received a notification saying I won an Early Commission Program scholarship for one of the Military Junior Colleges. However, I didn't opt for that option when I applied for the scholarship? Has anyone had this issue before? I am hoping that this is just mismatch situation...
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    Does the portal show nomination to USMAPS?

    If I were to be nominated for USMAPS rather than USMA then would I see the nomination in the candidate portal?
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    AROTC second board questions

    Hello all! I have a question on whether or not I will be able to make the second board deadline. I've submitted everything but have yet to take the physical test and have the interview. I've scheduled the physical test for January 2nd. Do I have to have my physical test completed in order to a...
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    Rate my CFA #

    I took a mock CFA recently and I was hoping to get some feedback and compare my score between other applicants for the class of 2022. Basketball throw: 65 ft. Pull ups: 18 Shuttle: 8.5sec Sit-ups: 81 Pushups: 70 Mile: 6:23
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    Special Athletic Recognition

    How important would you say special athletic recognition is for both the nomination and application? I have varsity letters but I've never received notable award from participating in a sport.
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    7th semester grades

    Hello all! Am I able to wait till I get my 7th semester transcript to submit my application? I want to make my application more competitive by raising my GPA/class rank (As of now, my GPA is 3.8 weighted). I know by next year, I can significantly increase my GPA by at least .1-.3 quality points.
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    Where do I start?

    Hello All! This is the first time I've posted on this board so I figure I'll introduce myself. I'm currently a junior in high school with a 3.8gpa and 4 leaderships positions in club as well as an athlete in several sports. I've always wanted to join the military, specifically USMA, but recently...
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    Senior year class schedule

    Does the admissions office look at just your senior year schedule or do they look at all 4 years of high school? Sorry if I am asking such a simple and easy question, I couldn't find the answer online.
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    Trip to West Point

    I've been trying to schedule a trip to West Point for the last 2 weeks but I have, unfortunately, not been able to get in contact with the admissions office. They have yet to respond to my voicemails. Has anyone else been having this issue? Is there an easier way to schedule a trip without...
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    # of nominations

    Does anyone know if any of the SAs, specifically USMA, release the number of applicants from each congressional district? I really enjoy looking a and analyzing statistics so I figured if it'd be interesting to look at the overall application trend across the state. Thanks in advance!
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    Rate my leadership/Extracurricular

    Here is the list for my expected leadership position and extracurriculars as of now, (currently a junior). Is this enough or should I improve and try to add more leadership? President and Founder of a Philosophy Club Senior Class President President of Model United Nations President of Model...
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    Vice Pres Nomination

    So I want to begin the vice presidential nomination process for next year but there are several things left unclear on the official website... 1) What forms should I use for letter of recommendation? 2) How many letters of recommendation do I need? 3) Am I allowed to use the same letter of...
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    GPA and chances

    How important would you say GPA is in applying to West Point? I hear cases of people with 3.2 gpas being accepted...
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    When did you know you wanted to go to the USMA

    Curious, when did you realize you were passionate about attending USMA? Personally, I've wanted to be in the army since I was in elementary school but it wasn't till 7th grade when I watched Band of Brothers that I knew West Point was where I wanted to go.
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    Nomination process

    Hello all! I am currently a junior applying to the USMA next year and I am curious about how the nomination process works... Can someone explain to me how to apply for a nomination process, how it works, and how the competitiveness of the nomination reflects an individual's chance of...
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    Extracurricular activities

    I have a question for you all regarding extracurricular activities. Does admissions look more favorably upon the extracurricular activities list than the ones not listed? Thanks in advance!
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    What are my chances?

    So I am currently a junior and I've been working towards West Point for the about the last 3 years on building up an exceptional resume. That being said, here are my stats: GPA: 3.74 SAT: 1410 Clubs: President and Founder of a Philosophy Club President of Model UN President of Model General...
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