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As a West Point Field Force officer I have conducted over a hundred interviews. Tug_Boat (above post) has good advice. Some additional advice about dress, grooming, and preparation.- -No facial hair -No chewing gum -Short Hair -Look the interviewer in the eye and answer his questions in an...

You are in unless you fail the physical or other adverse information surfaces.

I am the WP Field Force officer for two Congressional Districts. We go through this every year. It is important that you get your Physical Exam as early as possible in case there is a delay, request for more information, need to appeal a "no go" etc. To get the authorization for a physical...

The portal (2nd step) will open no later than 20 August. However, all files will not be opened. If you have not submitted your SAT scores and/or your file is weak it will not be opened. If WP decides to not open your file you should get a letter from Admissions explaining why your file is...

I agree. I also "grade" these for two Congressmen. Simple - to the point - directly answer the question - do not try to be too cute or clever. Honest - sincere- As strange as it may seem - For me personally, I would not let an English teacher or parent review my paper.

Best solution - fully disclose this to the Regional WP Admissions Officer. It will probably not be a major problem if your son is truly sorry and learned from the incident.

The two nights per week are after dinner from about 7-10 PM during the prime week-day study times. Occasionally, on the week-ends, they will have an activity either training at another location or firing at an outdoor range. A person who is weak in academics or having any other significant...

Short answer - be yourself and be sincere. Send the one that best reflects your true feelings. This is totally YOUR decision. Another hint - do not start a sentence with "so".

1. Take a course (not on-line). They are a little expensive but will help you improve your scores 2. Take the SAT every time it is given - WP "superscores" these tests. That is - you get credit for the highest scores 3. Get a book with previous SAT tests and pick 20-30 questions each night to...

This information comes directly from a prominent senior Cadet on the team. The number of new members has not been decided yet. However, it will probably be 10-15 on a trial basis. About 5-6 will be retained after a 3-6 week trial period. Cuts to the team are made during the year. Some...

Combat Weapons Team You have reached a good source of information. I won't mention his name, but my son (Class of 2015) is on the CWT and is responsible for the try-0uts which he says is not set but will probably be in the September time-frame. He is currently developing the specific test in...

Some good advice. Read the instructions from West Point carefully. The key is PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE and find the exact technique that gets the best results for you. For my son (Class of 2015) I bought a BB and almost every day we went to an open field and he threw about 20-30 times...

It is a good idea to have them taken our several weeks or months before R-Day. However, I think it is too late now unless your dentist says it is medically necessary to do it now.

Be careful about the information on this forum!! Much information provided on this forum is OUTSTANDING and some is just incorrect and unreliable. Many on this forum are real experts on West Point and the Army with years of experience and with current reliable information. Others...

As a West Point graduate, Math Professor for 4 years, Field Force Admissions person for 10 years, plus I have a son (Class of 2015) entering his last year, I have seen and worked with many, many young people going to West Point over the decades. No person can exactly predict who will be the...

Man-up. Get a gripe! If you have doubts make way for someone who wants to go.

The response above was a good detailed explanation. Many candidates do not pass the CFA and the basketball throw is the major single source of failure. My son (now a Cow) at WP initially did not do well on that event as he practiced for the CFA. We bought a basketball and practiced that...

First - it means that you were not qualified academically for entrance to West Point this year. Second - there are about 248 slots at the Prep school. You are in competition with many others for one of these slots. It all depends on how your record compares with the other candidates. New...

I am a FFR. No FFR can tell you with 100% accuracy if you will get an offer. In my case, I am in close touch with the assignment people at West Point. We discuss the pros and cons of the top candidates in my two Congressional Districts. I have some significant influence but the final decisions...

Tug-Boat I hesitate to write this because some people will get irate. I am not a woman-hater nor am I against women at West Point, in the Army, or in combat. I congratulate the female Cadet that broke the WOMEN'S obstacle course. This got a lot of positive attention for WP- it was even on...