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My friend says she knows someone that she thinks would be a good match for me and she wants to set us up on a blind date. We’ve never had any contact yet, but she mentioned that the “potential date” is enlisted (a year older than me). As a plebe, is this permitted?

I will be going to beast this month. There is one cadre/yuk that I had conflict with before— Will I be In contact with him as a plebe? He is my ex GF’s older brother and said he would find me there and make beast harder for me. Should I be concerned?

Just curious... are military-civilian or Army-Army relationships easier/less stressful? What is your opinion? Why?

will we be grouped with people from our hometown? do cadets from same states usually all know each other? Thx

When are SA cadets supposed to get vaccinations? Any ideas or speculations? Are cadets scheduled in a phase before healthy civilians?

Hi, I’m trying to get an idea of the social vibe at USMA (since I can’t visit)... Does everybody know each other? Are social circles separated by class or squadrons or etc.? Are big social circles or more smaller social circles common? Is it more of a competitive vibe or supportive? Are big...

Random question, but if 2 people are dating through USMA, what usually happens after graduation? (Both married and non-married route?) Do couples try to get stationed together or opt for LDR? Is this common?

Hi everybody, I regrettably decided that the Army branch was the best fit for me too late in the nomination application process and am planning on reapplying. Speaking on what would prepare me best for the academic (chem major), physical, and emotional demands at USMA, what are your...

I read a couple threads about this but still don’t completely understand how applicants are selected for this due to conflicting information. Do the academies decide who get VP noms for their top candidates who don’t have a nom? Or is it really the VP going through all apps and picking too...

In my last post I discussed how I initially was only going to apply to USNA and indicated that on nominations. (Received noms to USNA early dec), but by then decided Army is more down my alley. Unfortunately though, there are no more slots for USMA bc my district is so competitive. What can I...

Hello there, I already received a nomination to USNA and finished all my interviews a couple months ago. Im pretty sure my district distributed all nominations. But I just decided to finish and submit my app to USMA as a backup (after speaking with cadets there a couple weeks ago). Is this OK...

I decided to apply to USMA last minute. Originally only applied to USAFA, so I video taped the test but didn’t state name in beginning (bc my app wasn’t open and I didn’t see instructions). Should I redo it, stating my name first? Or will the vids be ok as they are?

I did horrible on push ups. Can I submit and then submit new scores next week?

States “describe all leadership positions you have held”. The other sections state exactly to explain actions. Does this mean that the leadership section still wants us to describe actions?

my shoulder dislocated at age 7 and it healed well. Just got an xray done yesterday and it says “minor uncovering of the head”. Doc says it’s unnoticible but put it in my records. Will this not pass a waiver?

Any feedback on areas I can improve? What is your thoughts overall? ACT: 34 GPA: 3.96 (competitive school) Sports: club swimming, Varsity, state champ, HS team capt. Activities: National Honor Society President

Since SA offer a career choice of spec ops after graduation (although small), what are the main differences among the jobs as an Officer? Which academy/branch will offer a higher chance of spec ops? What is your general outlook on both of these? And what is your outlook on spec ops after usafa...

Do Cadet's get to keep the letters they receive during BCT?? Thank you!

Hi everybody! I was wondering what parents weekend is like at the Air Force Academy!:) How do the rules apply for cadets being able to interact with their parents/visitors (i.e. Are they allowed to stay together for 24 hours straight? Are they able to leave the campus? etc.) I am planning...

Hello! I am a 13 year old female heading into 9th grade and am interested in the military academies! I have been looking into them for years and have especially been drawn towards the Naval Academy/Air Force Academy! I am the first person in my family to be born in America, but serving the U.S...