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Hi, I am very new to this forum so I hope my questions make sense: 1) I have read that West Point only looks at your English and Math scores for the ACT, is this true? 2) If I plan to have a more English/Humanities related major, is it ok if I have a lower Math ACT score that is compensated...

Pullups: 11 Situps: 74 Basketball Throw: 71 Mile: 6:43 Shuttle run: 8.6 seconds Pushups: 44 I'm aware that there are no published minimums, I am asking for your guys' opinion. I'm afraid I failed because of pushups, however, I believe I exceeded the averages in almost all the other...

Hey all! I am a fourteen year old and am looking to attend the USMA. I was diagnosed with scoliosis a couple years back when they found it in both my sisters. One is done growing and the other has a brace. My curve is, miraculously, only 11 degrees. I was wondering if that would have any effect...

This is not a typical situation so I am asking for guidance from anyone who may have experienced something similar or knows someone who did. Up until the end of my junior year of high school I planned on applying to USMA. That being said, I applied for all summer seminar programs at the 3 major...

How are the West Point interviews? Should I prepare a resume or some other type of information? What kind of questions should I prepare for?

I read somewhere on this forum that the AFA will only accept one passing CFA score submittal. Once they've got a passing CFA score in the candidate queue they won't allow an improved re-take score to be re-submitted to replace the original passing score. Does anyone know if this is this true...

When DS asks a person to write him a Letter of Recommendation for the Congressmen, the four Academies and the three ROTC scholarships, should he ask for a single letter that he can copy that is generically written about DS wanting to "serve as an officer in our armed forces", or should he ask...

Hello. I am a candidate for the class of 2023 and I saw on the USMA candidate page that there are slots for the ACT and SAT, which makes me think that I need to post both scores. My ACT score is much better than my SAT score, and so I am a bit nervous about posting both. Do I need to?

I just got a call from an admissions officer and she is willing to offer me a letter of assurance (LOA); however, as a reapplicant she stated that I must first pass the CFA! So, the CFA is my top priority at the moment. My DODMERB is complete and now I am just in the waiver process with USMA. I...

Does anyone know how common it is for a candidate to MAX (102') the CFA Basket-Ball Throw? My DS is making great progress toward maxing out all of the other five CFA events, but the B-Ball throw is making the slowest progress. When he first started his CFA workout routine (more than three...

Hello there, Are there any Wisconsin Homeschoolers at any of the Service Academies that can give me some insight or advice on the homeschool hurdles you faced during the candidate application and congressional nomination processes? Thank you.

After receiving TWE for the USMA class of 2022 I am reapplying for the class of 2023. Currently, I am in the process of enlisting in the Army National Guard as an 11x/11b and plan to attend OSUT at Benning throughout the Fall semester (August-December) before taking classes at the local...

As a high schooler I used marijuana an average of once a month with friends, experimented with adderal a handful of times (about 10), and used nicotine heavily for about a year as I was addicted (through a vape; I’ve never touched a cigarette). However I no longer use any of these substances and...

Hi all, I am interested in going into a warfare career after SA/ROTC/etc. I am in high school and strong in academics, but I do not stand out in sports/athletically. I have a passing CFA though. I want to attend SA, is because this will ready me physically to join the Marine...

I am going into my junior year and my dream is to get into West Point. The only problem is I did not realize this until halfway through sophomore year. I have started working very hard and pursuing better grades and leadership status. My freshman year GPA was a 3.1 (4.0 scale). Sophomore year...

I am rewriting my congressional nomination short essay. It asks "why do you want to attend a service academy ." Should I make a general statement or should my response be focused on my top pick (USMA)?

Hi, may any of you please post good examples of resumes? One that would be an ideal student appointed to the SAs. Also, you are all more than welcome to post your own resume. Thank you very much to all!

Greetings Fellow Homeschoolers: I have a few questions about ‘Diversity Candidates’. Are homeschoolers (HS) still considered Diversity Candidates in the US Service Academy Admissions process? Why are HS considered Diversity Candidates (not that I’m complaining), and what does it actually...

Greetings Fellow Homeschoolers: For those homeschooled (HS) candidates and/or HS parents that were successful in achieving a LOA/Nomination to a US Service Academy, just how much detail did the Academy Admissions / Congressional Staff require for homeschool transcripts? We have seven...

I am applying for USMA and USCGA making Coastguard my top pick. For my weighted GPA, I have 3.74 and my unweighted GPA is 4.23. My SAT is currently lacking which is 1340 and my ACT is the worst which is 26. I have been a class president, H20 community service club secretary, Robotics team...