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    Staying at the Academy

    Look back to why you joined in the first place, what inspired you to attend USAFA, and your candidate essays. Do not let the current situation affect that. You are still a nobody once you commission as a brand new 2LT since you will still have to attend your specified officer course and graduate...
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    West Point Cheating Scandal

    I feel like this is a very complex ethical situation. Not too entirely sure it is as simple as black and white since based on what I read in the comments that people stated various beliefs on their ethics morals and values. Yes, cheating is wrong but is it entirely ever justified? And what would...
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    Is it too late to go to the Academy? Do I have a shot? Anxious and discontent

    That is exactly what I had to go re go through. I am currently a soph at a really good engineering program taking multivariable calc, physics 2, chem 2 etc, having a high leadership position in AROTC, contracted, competing for airassault/airborne next year, going to college completely free, and...
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    Finished taking SAT exam...now what?

    I am a college reapplicant and just took my first SAT since highschool (my old scores were "competitive.") Imagine that...a college student restudying for an exam...to get into college...while you're in college. I believe I did really well and believe to score in the 1400s. My questions are...
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    Decision Date

    Usually late Dec to jan. You will know you got it when you go on your portal and see a green check mark under nominations. You will also find out if you receive a letter in the mail or get a phone call from them.
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    Nom Interview questions?

    wait how do you already know you got rejected? Don't you usually find out late december/jan?
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    Nom Interview questions?

    I see, thanks for your insight!
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    Nom Interview questions?

    How do you feel about the interview being so short? My senator interview was around 40min but my congressional was 20min. I was a bit surprised and my reasoning is that they were not interested.
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    Someone in my district received an appointment

    What do you know about the stats for NJ-07?
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    What does admissions value?

    Admissions first value your academics (standarized scores and class rank) since it is 60% of your WCS. However, they are also looking for well rounded candidates as well. In the end, there are a lot of factors that admissioms consider not just academics.
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    when will nomination results come out?

    I got notified VIA email a couple weeks before my interview providing the date time. And then a week before my interview I got another email regarding the specific instructions for the virtual interview.
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    ROTC Nomination question

    Nope. It is that easy. Once your PMS signs sends and wp receives it then you already got a nomination. Now you will be put into the rotx nomination category where you will be competing with to earn an appointment but not as easy as from your congressman.
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    ROTC Nomination question

    You send the form to your PMS and he will fill it out and can email it to your respective technician
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    From "Under Waiver Review" to "Under DODMERB Review"

    I had a single DQ August 15 and on DODMERB my status became "Under Waiver Review." Today it has changed to "Under DODMERB Review." From my understanding, "Under Waiver Review" means that DODMERB has DQed me and my file is available for review if I am deemed a competitive or will attend the...
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    Competitiveness of ROTC pool

    I am currently in AROTC at college and applying to USMA. I fit the service-connected category so I requested my PMS for an ROTC nomination.
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    Competitiveness of ROTC pool

    Correct, I am referring to the college ROTC service academy nomination. But you have answered my question. Thank you!
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    Competitiveness of ROTC pool

    I just received my ROTC nomination. How many principal nominees are given out in the ROTC pool? When will you find out that you are the principal nominee? How competitive is the ROTC pool?
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    ROTC Nomination

    I appreciate the comment.
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    ROTC Nomination

    My PMS agreed to fill out the ROTC nomination form and he said that he sent it August 19th. There is still nothing on the portal and so I emailed admissions whether they have received anything and they said no. So, I decided to email again today to be sure he sent it and he said yes and asked...
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