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My son is currently at USMA. We traveled out of state to attend a West Point admissions brief when my son was a sophomore in high school. It was helpful and he left thinking that he had a real shot at being appointed. First, I think West Point does factor in demonstrated interest, and signing up...

As a lawyer and parent of a USMA cadet do NOT just pay off the ticket. Simply paying the ticket can result in increased insurance rates for a number of years depending on the jurisdiction. Hire a lawyer knowledgeable regarding traffic tickets. Attorney may well save you significant insurance...

Don’t get too caught up in comparing SAT scores. DS had super score 1300 and was appointed. He was not a recruited athlete. He is now a cow (Jr.) and is top 25% of his West Point class. Yes, get the best score you can, but there is more to an application that SAT score. Good luck to you, hope it...

First of all, it is a good sign that you were asked to submit a new pushup video. If you were not competitive I doubt the RC would bother with having you redo the pushups. You should be able to get a decent score since you are only doing push-ups and not the entire CFA. Finally, the CFA is a...

JROTC can be a nominating source to a service academy. If the Army JROTC unit is an honor unit the lead instructor can nominate to the Naval Academy as well as West Point.

I believe that the Sup stated at Family weekend that none of the cadets involved were currently at West Point. Nothing further stated.

I agree with your points. My son applied to VMI and I was really impressed with the school. My son was appointed to a Service Academy, but VMI still has a special place in my heart for what they do. Would not be a bad idea to contact VMI with your impressions and suggestions.

Scouts is a great organization and provides leadership opportunities and training. If you look at a class profile at West Point, they typically show number of appointees who were Scouting participants and in addition the number receiving Eagle/Gold award. You know have option of either Girl...

I concur. I have tried to pass on to my sons the power of the thank you note. Not only is it courteous, but it helps you stand out, builds connections with people and enhances your network of contacts.

As a backup plan to a service academy, you may want to take a look at The Citadel in South Carolina and the Virginia Military Institute.These 2 schools have ROTC programs and are the most similar to a service academy experience. Wishing you the best!

DS is at summer training at West Point. You know he is not at a normal college when he texts: I don’t remember the last time I got up after 6 am. This is during the summer mind you.

You can update through your Regional Commander

SootyHen rooting for you and DS

It is safe to say it is not a bad sign. Good luck to you!

Contact the Cadet Store at West Point. You can order the low quarters from them.

When stressed DS goes to Trophy Point, looks around and reminds himself how lucky he is to be at West Point.

But now old friends are acting strange They shake their heads, they say I've changed Well something's lost, but something's gained In living every day Joni Mitchell, Both Sides Now If it ain’t happened by midnight, it ain’t worth staying up for. My father to me as a teen—he was of the early to...

DS is West point Class of 2025. No such deposit is required.

Note that US Naval Academy only has a 4,600 student population compared to Ga. Tech at 14,485, Cornell at 15,735 and Notre Dame at 8,833. When you factor in that the Naval Academy has one student from each congressional district which the other schools do not, you can see how a person can gain...

DS is a second year at West Point. We are from the south about 12 hours drive away and a non-military family. DS loves West Point. As to weather, it it not that bad--plus DS loves seeing snow! We get text messages when the first flakes fall. There is humidity in the summer but nothing like...