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Hello all...I am the parent of a USMAPS CC from the class of '21. I'm here to answer questions you may have from a parental perspective. I remember how overwhelming this was a year ago. Congrats to your incoming CC's. USMAPS is a fantastic opportunity and prepared my CC well to go down the hill.

Experienced parents...best hotels for R Day and A Day? So confused about staying close for convenience vs. all I hear about cadets wanting to get away from campus on A Day. Who knows what these events will even look like this year with covid, but I'm starting to think about it just in case...

I have a current CC at USMAPS who is going through the application process once again for admission to USMA. Just out of curiosity, what would happen if they were not to receive a nomination? I’m not worried about it, just trying to understand the process where it concerns CC’s West Point has...

Aside from mole skin and band aids, what are some good tips for blister prevention? I have read about sock liners, but can’t seem to find them to purchase. Does anyone have experience with these? My sons boots are giving him blisters. Looking to head off potential foot problems while he’s...

I have a question about the Garmont T8 BIFIDA II boots on the USMAPS boot list. I've tried to find the answer to this question by searching, but no luck. I find many options for Garmont T8 BIFIDA, but only one that specifies BIFIDA II and they are out of my son's size. Are they the same? I...

I am looking for suggestions on good books about West Point to give my son as a gift. He already has Absolutely American. I don't have anything particular in mind, just a good read or two about the academy. Any favorites or books you'd consider gift worthy for a young man who has recently been...