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    Will high school class rank and standardized tests make up for lacking sports participation?

    As someone who is in the Class of 2023 and was not on any varsity team all of high school. It is indeed possible. Your resume is really good. Would it help if you did? Yes, of Course. However, don't let anyone tell you it is impossible and talk to your regional commander and see their opinion...
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    R day Schedule

    @pfcfox8` You don't have to worry about it. Your cadre will make take good car of you.
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    Usual day at BEAST schedule example

    @professorm804 You don't have to worry about it. Your cadre will take good care of you during the detail.
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    COVID R-DAY

    You will not be tested for COVID-19 on R-day if you are Vaccinated.
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    Weight concern for R-Day

    He will be fine. As long as he's not fat, he will pass the tape test. I wish him the best of luck.
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    Current Yuk @ West Point, ask me anything

    I always fly into EWR, but you can also fly into LaGuardia.
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    Current Yuk @ West Point, ask me anything

    Its randomized as to whether you take it 1st semester or second semester. I personally took CH101 1st semester plebe year along with History, IT, MA103, and English.
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    Grenade!!

    I'm not quite sure where this number of 120 cadets left during the 2024 BEAST but I am almost certain it is far less than that.
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    Physical tests at USMA during BEAST

    I'm not sure whether you are taking the ACFT for BEAST or for APFT. If ACFT the min is 21 minutes, but I recommend getting under 18mins and for the APFT for males the min is 15:54 if I remember correctly. Just do your best and try your hardest/ The fist PT test does not count for anything. Go...
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    I applied to West Point last year and am currently a plebe! Lmk if y'all have any questions about the application process!

    BEAST for 2021 will look more normal, for example there will be a BEAST 1 and II this summer.
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    ACFT

    You will be taking the ACFT. The Army recently got rid of the HVY,SIG,MOD standards. As of now you just have to pass which is 60 across the board. You will be assessed based on gender and the overall Army so try and do your best.
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    Tablet question

    I personally use an iPad Pro and found it to be highly beneficial.
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    Physics won't phit.

    I took physics for this first time at West Point, so did many of the people in my PH205 class. He will be fine.
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    R-Day Announcement ‘24 Pending

    STAP I will be conducted in the remote learning environment.
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    Double major

    Yes, it is possible, but those Mechanical Engineering is one of the hardest majors at the academy. I would recommend majoring in Mech-E (if you want to) and minoring in a foreign language. If you feel you have enough time to make it an additional major then you should do it.
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    Want Some Tips for Beast? Ask away!

    Should you bring a separate shaving kit type bag for your toiletries or just stick them in a Ziploc for Beast/R-Day?
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    Want Some Tips for Beast? Ask away!

    1. How do they choose barracks for 'beast'? 2. What advice would you give to incoming plebes? 3. If you could do anything different from when you were at 'beast' what would it be?
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    Low ACT Math score?

    "I'm in JROTC, so would P.T. Team qualify as "athletics" or not? Also, for the one sport I planned on going out for (track and field), I missed tryouts due to factors outside of my control. All other sports are pretty much done at my school for this year. I plan on running next year, but I feel...
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    Waiver Question

    Waiver remedials depend on the DQ for me personally USMA specifically asked, for doctors files relating to the DQ. West point initiating the waiver means a lot because some candidates don't even get that far. Keep pushing and good luck on your journey!
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    Next wave of SLE results?

    I also received notification in February last year. Don't worry if you don't get in but, keep pushing and congrats on Air Force summer program.
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