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Current plebe. Does anyone have any advice on how to get IWC/Intel without being medically DQed? GPA recommendation? What are other major factors to put yourself in a good position to be selected into the RL community? If your son/daughter have done so, what did they do? Is lat transferring the...

I saw the recent post from Plebe2be and how he/she got through PS and was doubting at first, got through it all and enjoyed it. On the other hand, I was excited at the start, and by the end of it I just wanted to be done with the place. We’re on parents weekend now and I just want to be done and...

Hello, I am a CO 27 incoming plebe and I’m wondering what I should do with a seeming case of shin splints before plebe summer. I’ve been doing plenty of running training (30 miles last week) and after my last run I stretched like usual and I noticed some tenderness along the inside of my shins...

Just a question regarding walk ons and recruits. How does this affect them at service academies since there is no such thing as scholarship like other colleges? Is it basically everyone becomes a walk on with no guarantees/loyalty like it could have been with the previous coaches?

Hello, I am wondering if I should take my AP exam in statistics. I am planning on majoring in computer science, and I believe that would not be useful to my major because the matrix online says I will not take the class the exam validates.. I know that USNA validates statistics, but is it worth...

Hello, I am asking this for a friend that is applying to USNA to clarify and help him. He received a senator nomination for West Point but for some reason his district coordinator said it counts for all academies which I believe is not correct. He ultimately wants to go to the Naval Academy but...

I know about the thayer method and how it’s used at USMA but I’m curious on the learning style at Navy? Thanks

As a plebe are you allowed to go off post to get a haircut? A lot of Mids told me at NASS that going off post is a must for haircuts. Anyone have any additional thoughts on this?

Is there a breakdown of where USNA graduates go in the Marine Corps after graduating? I assume most go into combat roles, but what are the options for you to go into? I know the general ones, such as infantry, aviation, etc.. but are you limited to which MOS you can go into?

Hello, I am considering either double majoring or minoring. My double major route would be computer science and information technology. If I were to do a minor, I would want to do one in Spanish. What are the pros and cons of each? Is there any value in minoring in Spanish.. or double majoring...

Is there any reason to validate courses you have already done at the academy? I have had the assumption that taking courses you already have taken will make your life easier and be a GPA booster, instead of taking harder classes. Are there benefits of validating classes?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows if I can get a clear retainer like Smile or a tooth straightening tooth retainer? I want to fix my bottom teeth because they’re slightly crooked before going to the service academy where I can’t for years after. Will I be medically disqualified if I get...

Hello, I am wondering if I am able to take an overnight visit similar to the one West Point offers to their candidates. (shadowing a plebe for a day). I have appointments from both WP and Navy and I think an overnight at both would greatly influence my decision.

Hello, I am trying to decide between West Point and the Naval Academy. I am leaning more toward West Point, but I really want to consider attending the Naval Academy as well. The reason I am leaning toward WP is because of their cyber program. I don't know of any paths I can go down cyber at...

Hello, I received the attached picture in my portal today. Will I be receiving the BFE in a couple of days or do they send those out later?

Hello, I was recently accepted into West Point and I'm primarily interested in cyber, but I'm also considering signal corps and military intelligence as backup options. I'd love to hear any information on what that life would look like after being commissioned. Daily activities, leadership...

Former service academy grads, how important are memorizing your rates during PS? How often are you questioned, how are you questioned, and what does the punishment look like for not knowing them? Any other knowledge regarding rates would be great!

Hello, recently I have been accepted to West Point. (Letter of Assurance and a 3Q). What grades will make them revoke your offer? I understand just maintaining your current grades will guarantee your offer, but I am curious to know what exactly is unacceptable the rest of your senior year, after...

Hello, I received a LOA in the mail a couple weeks back for West Point. After my CFA video is received, assuming it passes, what is next? As long as I do good in school, don’t do anything stupid, and remain in qualified medical state, will I get a letter of appointment? Do all LOAs end up with...

Hello, I am wondering if y’all think I will pass my CFA with these scores. I understand it is impossible to know, but I received a LOA to West Point and the last thing I am waiting on is a pass or fail for my CFA. Based on general knowledge of what scores pass, do I have any reason to worry? My...