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    YOUR THOUGHTS-RCVD EMAIL FROM RCO TODAY?

    IMO he should express interest in AOG Prep scholarship if he wants to attend USMA. His admissions liaison can recommend his file to AOG for review if he is a competitive candidate that will not be offered a slot this year.
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    MMI or Northwestern Prep

    My DS just finished Northwestern Prep Class of 2019. He is at his community college now and received his USMA appointment Feb 6. He absolutely loved it and felt it was the right choice for him. It is not a military setting but very structured with classes, PT daily, test prep etc, and is a...
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    TWE with No Portal Update?

    A "stronger for it" Class of 2024 will prevail! Years from now it will be a funny story though. :biglaugh:
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    USMA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    i If this is your first application and accepted it would be a direct appointment. If 2nd application (or more) it would be a re-applicant status.
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    Appointment Portal Update

    Hope all your birthday wishes come true! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🥳
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    USMA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    1) leephi / DS / LOA / 12 Nov 2019 / Accepted / KS /Senatorial / Direct Appointment 2) Spartan19 / Self / LOA / 12 Dec 2019 / Accepted / IL / Congressional & Service Connected / Direct Appointment 3) wanlime / Self / LOA / 11 Dec 2019 / Accepted / NJ / Congressional / Direct Appointment 4)...
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    USAFA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    Congrats!! You have an amazing son, who I met at drop off! DS is AOG prep. NWP 2019 is a fabulous class.
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    Do you have to apply specifically to prep?

    I agree that student preparedness is key regardless of the path to get there. I thought it would be okay to mention that self improvement through self-sponsored prep is another option. The admission rate stated for re-applicants by USMA (not me), is all sources not just prep scholars. Those...
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    Nomination Deadline

    The deadlines are different for each state. In fact, my state is not due to WP from Congress until Jan 31 but the candidates had to have their nomination applications done by Nov 1 or Nov 15, depending on the Senator/Representative requirements.
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    Do you have to apply specifically to prep?

    If the candidate is qualified and not selected they may be offered a prep scholarship. However, a candidate can also self-sponsor and apply to one of the Senior Academy schools who have an academy prep track and prepare them for achieving a better application through improved academics, test...
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    The Blueprint of WCS and it's Significance: The Rand Report

    Yes, and it makes sense to have an old grad talk to a candidate to help evaluate if they would be a good fit for WP.
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    The Blueprint of WCS and it's Significance: The Rand Report

    Of note in this thread as we discuss WCS for Class of 2025, Colonel McDonald also stated in the recent all academy briefing two important changes: 1. they are using GPA instead of class rank 2. FF interviews are required
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    West Point: an observation

    Bravo! Your perspective is spot on; a mix of good and bad and you get out of it what you put in. There appears to be a learning opportunity in every menial task. It sounds like you are leveling up to "embrace the suck" and you have deemed the experience worth it! Good for you!!
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    Official Interview

    I watched a live video last week from 2 WP admissions officers to talk about the process and answer questions. They did say that the field force interview is required starting this year (this year may mean the next class 2025 since they were mostly working on those who recently opened the...
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    First Wave of Non LOA Appointments

    Prep scholars can come from many different categories, USMAPS-is primarily soldier applicants or recruited athletes who need to improve their application (fully qualified candidates do not go to USMAPS), AOG Prep-is prior applicants who were 3Q not selected but so close that the academy offered...
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    First Wave of Non LOA Appointments

    From a reliable source: My DS and I attended an all academy briefing on Friday night. We met the USMA Director of Admissions, Colonel McDonald, face to face. She indicated that she has reviewed the prep scholar applications and expects the next appointments to be released at the end of...
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    CFA pull ups video error

    If you are concerned, ask your admissions liaison officer what is the best solution here. Do not add any comments and let them tell you what is needed. You have to upload something by the deadline either way. They will certainly let you know if they want you to resubmit.
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Is it possible to save the stone, perhaps for a remake of the ring in the cheaper silver replica, and donate the gold one for a future ring melt? You may want to reach out to the maker to see if they have experienced such a dilemma and can offer suggestions. Best wishes to you! You will...
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    How does the portal change with appointment notification?

    I can validate this based on direct contact with the Director of Admissions. My DS and I went to an all Academy briefing Friday night and met with Colonel McDonald. She said she has already reviewed all of the prep scholar re-applicants and will be sending out notifications at the end of...
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    The Secretary of the Army Nomination

    Were you able to find the form? You still have time before the portal closes. Best of luck to you!
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