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I'm not sure how else to explain it to you. Competitive districts are afforded slots from non-competitive districts. Yes, the NWL exists. However, it is still possible to have multiple people 'win the slate' (this information is direct from my congressman). In my district, I know of at least 4...

You do understand that the whole idea of ‘winning your slate’ isn’t actually correct? If you exist outside of a competitive district, where there is just one individual who will be selected, chances are the academics OP listed will edge him out over the others. If he lives in a competitive...

No, I am stating the fact that academics are weighed heavier. Just included my situation to provide an example of the fact that varsity letters aren't the end all be all. Your argument that I might have been edged out on another slate doesn't make much sense, what would the chances be of a top...

I would challenge some of the responses in this forum. Not to say that athletics aren't important, but academics and leadership performance weigh heavier in the admissions process. I never received a varsity letter (head coach and I didn't get along) but was still admitted. My WPCS was in the...

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One thing you can do to work on pull ups: negatives. Basically, if you aren't able to do a pull up you will want to get up on the bar (where your chin is above it, you can do this either through jumping or standing on the safety rack). You will then allow yourself to move down slowly (around...

Thought I would add some insight to your questions from a cow. @USMA2026Cadet gave pretty good answers for most things, but I think I can give a little more detail as it relates to academics. It is significantly harder than high school, especially as you progress past gen eds and begin to get...

The last class is Tuesday the 22nd of November this year.

To provide some insight, land navigation is a 3 day lane with one chance to test. If you fail (<3/6 points) you will return with another company to test again for a maximum of a 3/6 score. As such, there is not really an opportunity for a ‘second chance’ unless you fail, in which case you can’t...

Hey USMA*DAD*2026, hope I can give you some insight on this. Your cadet’s last duty will be dependent on their schedule. Also, to note, some classes will choose to have course drops on the day before thanksgiving break, so they may be able to leave earlier than expected. Your DS or DD will be...

Hey quick question, not sure if anyone will have the answer I am looking for. Younger brother has been accepted to c/o 26 for USMMA, and I am c/o 24 at USMA. Would it be possible for him to render my first salute when I graduate? Thanks in advance.

I have no idea how hard it is to get on the team. I do know that they were short on these members this year, but that is about it. Once you're a plebe they have an event called club night that you can learn about it at. You could also try to find out who is on the team and reach out to them, but...

I'm still not completely sure how it works as we don't declare until february/march. However, I know that each major has a certain number of slots and some make you write an essay for it or interview depending on how competitive it is. It is dependent on your class rank/gpa. For example, I know...

1) The food this year is pretty subpar compared to when I took my visit last year. That being said, they are implementing a "go for green" program starting in a couple of days. This is intended to transition the food to healthier and fresher options so hopefully it goes well. 2) I go to bed...

Congrats on the LOE! Not a sure-in, but a good sign nonetheless. My biggest piece of advice is to train, train, train. I know it is obvious, but making sure she is working out with specific goals in mind (ex. improving push ups), and tailoring her workouts to what she needs to focus on improving...

1) Honestly, so far it hasn't been too bad. The coursework isn't extremely difficult, it is just hard to balance teaching yourself outside of class (thayer...all of my teachers use it) with sports/clubs. 2) I would say the biggest surprise is the amount of change I've seen in myself. I knew...

SAT - 1550 ACT - 33

For high school, make sure you try to get at least a varsity letter in one sport. The more the better. Apply for leadership positions in your ECs. My community service consisted of 5 different organizations. I was in NHS, YMSL (Young Men's Service League), PALs (Peer Assistance Leadership...

1) B-Ball Throw - 88 feet Shuttle Run - 8.8 sec Push-Ups - 41 Pull-Ups - 7 Sit-Ups - 78 Mile Run - 6:28 2) I had everything done except for CFA and Med by November. Submitted my CFA mid December, and I had to give more info for DODMERB because of a benign tumor I had so I wasn't 3Q until...

1) Get really good at push-ups/body weight exercises. When your BEAST cadre 'smoke' you (punish w physical activity), it usually is push-ups, V-ups, or something along those lines. If you are able to get to a point where you are even more fit than your cadre (for example being able to hold...