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Hi all! I was wondering if a history of having an std is a disqualifying factor for DoDMERB... I'm trying to be 100% honest on the DoDMERB survey and paperwork. Is it a disqualifying factor if you somehow happen to have contracted an std in the past, but you're completely healthy now? What about...

Hi all, I attended the 2024 AIM Week/Session 3. I had been preparing for the PFE and took the PFE at AIM. Here were my scores: - 25 cadence pushups - 93 situps - 11:37 1.5 mile run total points: 245 I scored a total of 245. The admissions team had told the AIMsters that a score of above a 200...

Hi all, I’ll be attending the Candidate Visit Weekend (CVW) on September 19th and was wondering if anyone had any useful tips or words of advice before I attend. All candidates attending CVW feel free to respond to this post as well as prior candidates and/or plebes. Any parents or previous or...

Hi all, I’ll be attending AIM session/week 3 this Sunday and was wondering if anyone had any useful tips or words of advice before I leave. All 2024 Session 3 AIMsters feel free to respond to this post! Any parents or previous AIMsters or current cadets would be of so much help. Is there...

Hey guys, I will be attending the second SLE session this year from June 10th to June 16th. I was wondering if any SLE alums had helpful tips that pertain to packing-specific tips (e.g. additional things that may not be on the list but are helpful to have) as well as general tips (e.g. how to...

I'm an incoming sophomore in high school with USMA being my top choice for college. However, I only really learned about WP at the end of freshman year, so I've been slacking off some and not working as hard as I should have been. I've researched what I could about the academy and other...

Hi, I am currently a Highschool Junior, looking to apply for AFROTC starting this June. I just recently decided that joining the military was what I wanted, so I am a little late in preparing. I really have nothing to show for athletics, and extracurriculars and volunteer is quite lacking. I...

GPA - 3.9/4.33 (Taken or will take "hard" AP's before graduation such as Chem, Physics 1, Physics C, Calculus, Psych, United States History, Environmental Science, Human Geography) Act - 33 super score (32 Math/English/Reading, 35 Science, 8 writing) Wrestling JV - 10th grade V- 11th, 12th...

I am a female junior(class of 2020) and I am looking forward to applying to West Point very soon to become a part of the Class of 2024. One thing I can tell from lots of research is the male to female ratio, is it more difficult for a female to be appointed to WP? Some Information About Me: -...

Good Afternoon (To all you all in the mountain time zone), I just want to know what kind of things the Academy puts a lot of bulk in when applying. I know they like people who are involved in the community, diverse applicants, and academics but is there any specific examples they look for? Do...

Hey all, I am 14 years old and I have made the decision to apply for USAFA when I am 17. I am looking for advice on what to do now to strengthen my application. I am a freshman in a STEM high school, I take 10th-grade math, pre-ap biology, CE (Concurrent Enrollment at a college) English...

EDIT: Sorry, I didn't realize there was an introduction section. What's going on everyone? I'm not much of a forum person (more active on other social media) but recognized that there have been thriving threads on all things service academy-related here (which is pretty awesome). First off...

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice on the USNA Summer Seminar. I would appreciate any info, tips, or advice anyone can provide. Thanks! Sincerely, JohnJr1601

Hello, I have applied for the AROTC 4-year Nursing Scholarship and I have my interview with a PMS on Monday. Here are my credentials: 3.6 Unweighted//3.85 Weighted GPA 1300 SAT (650 M/650 CR&W) Co-Captain of Varsity Cheerleading Four AP classes with 4 on all exams Member of National Honor...

Hi, I am currently a sophomore in high school planning to apply for the Naval Academy. I have some general questions and would love advice if you have any. Currently I have about a 4.2/4.3 weighted GPA and will most likely finish high school around there. I've been preparing for the SAT as...

Hello, I am currently a Sophomore. I would love to attend either West Point or the USNA (probably WP) I know it is a little bit too early to tell weather or not I have a good chance of getting into West Point or the USNA, and I know no one can say for sure what you chances are, but I was...

Any advice is very appreciated and will be put to good use. My SAT and ACT scores are lacking right a the moment, and I would like to see what others have done to achieve high scores. Thank you