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Mr. Mullen is exactly who I was thinking about. Thanks for your help.

I’ve seen on here several times before there’s a poster that has something to do with DODMERB. Can you point me in the right direction? I have an application with a specific question they want to ask.

My DS graduated in 2023. He had a friend At USMA with the exact same situation, Chinese family - born and raised in California. His grandparents were also still in China. He (obviously) had no issues.

My DS is class of 2023. They scrambled after their YUK/Yearling year. Every cadet was assigned to a new company (2 from each company remained with their previous companies). At first, he and his classmates were dreading it. They didn't want to leave their battle buddies from BEAST. Now, he...

Contact your regions admissions officer. They can also help you find your local USMA Field Force rep is. That is a local person (usually a graduate) that can help you navigate the process. https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/west-point-admissions-team

Wait, what?

Beginning with my son's Plebe year we weren't allowed to claim him. We were told time didn't really matter it was all about financial support. The academy spent a lot more than we did to support him.

If choosing to fly, use the Hopper app. I love it. Plug in your travel dates and airports and it will let you know when to buy the ticket. It tells you current prices and anticipated price changes.

When our son was a Plebe (2019) the game was in Philly. He and some friends were able to take a pass and rented an AirBNB. They made their way to the stadium at the designated time and watched the game. We say him some during the game and took his group out to dinner afterwards. In addition...

My son is a rising Firstie. He said neither he, nor any of his friends, use the Corps Cash Card. Everywhere on post that he shops (PX, Commissary, Cadet Store, Grant Hall, etc.) takes debit cards. I'm not saying don't use it, only that it isn't a necessity. As far as the computer, I didn't...

This. My DS wears black knit crew socks (athletic) pretty much every day during the school year, in low quarters, boots and running shoes. On days where they have a heavy military load (rucks, land nav, etc.) he wears black boot socks. As posted above you will need the issued white socks for...

So be sure to answer your phone if it rings any time during beast. Sometimes the cadets will have a little down time. It isn't uncommon for cadre to let Cadet Candidates use their cell phones to call home, even before the mid-point Ice Cream Social. No telling where the cadre is from so...

In case you lean the other way, my DS had his out at WP spring semester of his Plebe year. He had it on a Friday afternoon and was back in class Monday morning. No issues....maybe he was just lucky. We did send him one of the ice pack devices that wrap around your head. That seemed to help.

It is normally the weekend of the last home football game in October, If that holds true it would be the weekend of October 21-23.

I've come to learn that the Admissions Reps are pretty honest about someone's chances and/or options. That being said, it couldn't hurt to let the FFO know you're still interested in Prep.

For holiday weekends and breaks there are busses to and from WP to the major airports (Newark. LaGuardia and JFK). Cadets receive an email a few weeks before to book a spot for a fee (I believe $30). All other weekends it is up to the cadets to use a train, Uber, car services, cadets with...

You will be given a large duffel for all issued items. Wake-up time depends slightly on your company, but was generally around 5:30-5:45.

You should reach out to your RC.

My DS had to deal with this as part of the admissions process and has to deal with it every semester at WP. He is 6-1, 210lbs of solid muscle. That is outside of the Army’s parameters. He did the tape test prior to arrival with a local recruiter and does it every semester. It is just a ratio...

My son used this one. He said it was good to have his hands free to carry other stuff. By the end of the day he had this on his chest and his issued duffel on his back (along with his issued camel pack). Sandpiper of California Bugout Backpack...