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Break in those boots and low quarters while you're training. You'll feet will thank you during Beast!

Since DS never took P.E., always took Band, he had to get his P.E. recommendation from the Athletics Director. Also my understanding is that you can only get a P.E. recommendation from a coach IF he was your P.E. teacher as well.

We bought this CFA calculator for DS last year. https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/candidate-fitness-assessment-score-calculator-purchase/

DS got his TDAP in May of 2017 and had to get a booster since it was before 12/31/17. Just bring in the form to your doctor that says the Army requires a TDAP shot after 12/31/17.

What's the rule on cadets bringing a headlamp to Beast? I don't see it on the banned or recommended list. Thanks!

what's this "free time" you speak of? :D

There's also an instagram page for 2027 cadets. DS has connected with a lot of cadets across the country through that page.

The SOE's are sent directly from the SA. You just plug in an email and let them know it's coming. Most Nomination processes open up in August and you'll be doing yourself a favor to have those in. By the way, hand-deliver your nominations, don't mail them. Chances are high that you'll be...

Find your local American Legion post and ask. Each state is different. Ours was $300, but like people have said above, the local posts have several scholarships. they're just waiting for students to ask for one.

Remember, SA is just 4 years of your life and even more succinct, you're going to have close to the same quality of education at any of the SA's. The main difference is what they are training you for after college and that's the decision you should make. Think where you want to spend your...

Visiting the base with DS, we found two banks on site, both at the PX, PenFed and USAA. Usaa doesn’t have any staff on site. There are phones to call in at their “bank” to do your transactions. There is a Chase bank in town. But you would definitely have to hitch a ride to get to the bank...

DS has been running 3-5 miles a day. He's improved his mile from 6:20 on his CFA last fall to 5:15 this past week. It's just like anything else, the more you do it, the better you will get. Find a way to up your weekly runs now. You can start by nailing your 3 times a week but make that your...

DS got naval and WP appt with a 1280 SAT and 27 ACT. There's a reason they call it a Whole Candidate Score. You still have time to improve, but don't lose heart!

One thing our tutor told DS was that he was overthinking the ACT Math problems and that ACT Math isn't Calculus, but geometry and algebra. DS biggest problem was just running out of time. But realizing that he needed to think more in Algebraic terms definitely helped him improve his score.

DS didn't get into SLE and got an appt to West Point this year. As stated above, SLE has ZERO to do with getting in. One thing I would suggest as well is to find time to do community service this summer. Volunteering always looks good on the application.

OK-1. But DS got both a Senatorial Nom and MOC. We're just assuming it's MOC nom.

As I understand, Boys State is one of the few "maximum points" programs a prospective candidate can attend, which doesn't necessarily make it mandatory, but very wise to attend.

1. ChatterMom 2/ DD / Oct 12,2022 / Will Accept/ Presidential, JROTC/ Direct 2. T37ip/DS/19 Oct 22/LOA/ Declined/ Presidential / Direct 3. Light8004 / Self / OCT 20, 22 / undecided / JROTC / Direct 4. MajMartin / DD / Oct 20, 2022 / Accepted / Presidential / Direct / NH 5. GoArmyBeatNavy98 / DS...

Submit it. It never hurts, especially with a good score.

I'm pretty sure DS is going to deny his USNA appt and accept his USMA. But the way I read this is that even if he denies his USNA appt, which was a congressional appt, that wouldn't necessarily go to the number 2 person in our CD? If so, that's wild.