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  1. C

    Getting into tough academies

    My name is Cody and I am 17 going into my senior year at a private college prep school. I struggled with some personal issues these past couple years and as a result my grades suffered. As of now, I have a 2.7 ( 3.0 in a public school) and play baseball, involved in 4 clubs, and am now starting...
  2. M

    Is the WCS still being used by the USMA?

    In an older thread, I saw a WCS "rubric" per say listing the points allocated to an applicant when applying to the USMA. Is this still being used today? Sorry if the question seems ridiculous I'm quite new to the entire process. Thank you! Also to be clear, this is the link of the WCS "rubric"...
  3. random214

    SLE 2017

    Hello: So I have been accepted to SLE session 2 this year, and I just have a couple of questions. Question #1 Should I actually bring a fan to West Point? I know that the barracks don't have A/C but I am torn if I should actually bring one or hope that someone else will. Question #2 - How is...
  4. T

    Second Year Applicant Advice?

    I made a post awhile back detailing my situation as a late-game applicant to this board. In essence, I am a highly competitive applicant that made some significant mistakes in timing that led to me receiving a nomination very late and ultimately missing the medical deadline and thus being...
  5. O

    Informational Seminar - Loveland, Ohio - May 4th 6-8p.m.

    The academy coordinators for Senator Sherrod Brown and Senator Rob Portman will be hosting their next seminar in Mansfield on Wednesday. Interested students who would like to learn more about the congressional nomination process can RSVP to the senator's academy coordinators...
  6. O

    Informational Seminar - Mansfield, Ohio - April 26th 6-8p.m.

    The academy coordinators for Senator Sherrod Brown and Senator Rob Portman will be hosting their next seminar in Mansfield on Wednesday. Interested students who would like to learn more about the congressional nomination process can RSVP to the senator's academy coordinators...
  7. O

    Informational Seminar - Jackson, Ohio - April 25th 6-8p.m.

    The academy coordinators for Senator Sherrod Brown and Senator Rob Portman will be hosting their next seminar in Jackson on Tuesday. Interested students who would like to learn more about the congressional nomination process can RSVP to the senator's academy coordinators...
  8. O

    Informational Seminar - Cleveland, Ohio - April 22nd from 10am - 12pm

    The academy coordinators for Senator Sherrod Brown and Senator Rob Portman will be hosting their next seminar in Cleveland on Saturday. Interested students who would like to learn more about the congressional nomination process can RSVP to the senator's academy coordinators...
  9. O

    Informational Seminar - Beavercreek, Ohio - April 20th from 6-8p.m.

    The academy coordinators for Senator Sherrod Brown and Senator Rob Portman will be hosting their next seminar in Beavercreek on Thursday. Interested students who would like to learn more about the congressional nomination process can RSVP to the senator's academy coordinators...
  10. O

    Informational Seminar - Zanesville, Ohio - April 18th from 6-8p.m.

    The academy coordinators for Senator Sherrod Brown and Senator Rob Portman will be hosting their next seminar in Bowling Green on Thursday. Interested students who would like to learn more about the congressional nomination process can RSVP to the senator's academy coordinators...
  11. O

    Informational Seminar - Bowling Green, Ohio - April 13th from 6-8p.m.

    The academy coordinators for Senator Sherrod Brown and Senator Rob Portman will be hosting their next seminar in Bowling Green on Thursday. Interested students who would like to learn more about the congressional nomination process can RSVP to the senator's academy coordinators...
  12. O

    Informational Seminar - Columbus, Ohio - April 11th from 6-8p.m.

    The academy coordinators for Senator Sherrod Brown and Senator Rob Portman will be hosting their next seminar in Columbus next Tuesday. Interested students who would like to learn more about the congressional nomination process can RSVP to the senator's academy coordinators...
  13. T

    Still in the game?

    "Yes, I am still here Staff Sergeant" -Anthony Swofford, Jarhead I'll be the first to admit that I made a lot of mistakes in my USMA application process. I never really trained for the CFA, never applied for SLE, gave up too early and only barely submitted my application before it would have...
  14. D

    Haven't Heard Back About SLE in 3 Months

    I submitted the app January 19th (When it actually opened) and I've gotten increasingly worried because I haven't heard back at all. The website says it's pending so the app did go through, idk if this long wait is a good thing or a bad thing.
  15. O

    Ohio Senatorial Service Academy Seminars

    Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman have announced that they will be co-hosting nine seminars around Ohio this spring. Interested students who would like to learn more about the congressional nomination process should RSVP to the senator's academy coordinators...
  16. J

    Naval Academy Admissions

    Hey I'm currently a Junior attending a school in Pennsylvania and I was wondering if anyone could take a look at my resume and suggest what I can do to strengthen it. For a couple years now I've been looking into the service academies and have really been looking into the Naval Academy or West...
  17. J

    Beast BCG's

    I have fairly good vision and rarely wear glasses or contacts and can see perfectly fine without them. However, my vision is one eye is weaker than the other. Therefore I will be issued BCG's during beast. Will I be required to wear them or will it be optional throughout CBT?
  18. L

    What are my chances?

    So I am currently a junior and I've been working towards West Point for the about the last 3 years on building up an exceptional resume. That being said, here are my stats: GPA: 3.74 SAT: 1410 Clubs: President and Founder of a Philosophy Club President of Model UN President of Model General...
  19. C

    DSS careers

    im thinking of majoring in defense and strategic studies, maybe with a dual major in something else... Is there anyone out there with this major? My first choice is aviation but if I don't get it I was wondering what it's like for someone with this major in the army
  20. O

    Not sure about my physical aptitude for West Point.

    Hey this is my first time here and I've seen the help people receive and I thought I could use some. I've received my nominations and completed all my stuff except for my CFA. Now I'm staring to dread this as I question my own physical fitness. I'm 5' 10 and weigh 210 lbs. Ona trial run myself I...
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