lovey_lovey176
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My heart has been set on USMA for years, ever since I was in middle school. However, the reason as to why was selfish; it was for the money.
Before I started middle school, my parents would complain about their financial issues in front of me and so I decided to join the military so they wouldn’t have to worry about paying college. I also did it to make life easier for me because Money is everywhere.
Turns out that life was harder when I was preparing for USMA.
The application process went fine until I had one major concern: the CFA. I wanted to prepare for it but the problem was that my parents were heavily strict.
I wasn’t allowed to go outside the house by myself; everywhere I go I was with my family. If I went by myself it had to be school-related. No boyfriend until I’m 21. Location tracker on my phone. No walking off campus even though I was a senior in high school (seniors were allowed to go off campus). No hanging out with guys. No going out.
I started preparing for the CFA by running on the treadmill in the garage, but the problem was that it was too hot and humid in there. I wanted to go outside but I only had the garage because it was the only place I could practice running. The treadmill was crappy so I couldn’t put it inside the house or it’ll be too noisy enough to annoy my siblings and family. I told my dad about it but he ignored me. Where was I supposed to run if I couldn’t go outside by myself ?
Then I asked my parents for a pull up bar so I could practice. They ignored my request and I tried to talk to them about how much I needed this for my future but they didn’t understand. I had to wait months until my birthday in late September to get it. I had to request the pull up bar as my birthday gift. It was so late I felt like I was going to fail the CFA, and my instinct came true.
I took the CFA late in the application process and ended up with these results.
BB: 25’
Shuttle Run: 10.4
Flexed Arm Hang: 11 sec.
Sit Ups: 72
Push Ups: 38
I knew my mile run was the biggest fail because I got 11 minutes. Humiliating.
I received a TWE in the mail early February. Then I took down the award stating my Congressional nomination to the USMA. I knew Prep School wasn’t an option for me since I had high academic standings. So I decided to enlist in the Air Force to help myself reach the physical standards of USMA for the class of 2025. If I went to college my parents would still be in control of me. I wanted my own money and freedom. I need the freedom so much. I wanted to go out on my own without having to ask my parents for permission and I wanted to get whatever I needed without having to asking them first.
however this was on me because I didnt stand up to them and I didn’t take much opportunity in the sports offered at my high school. I didn’t talk to anyone about it. If I went back four years then I wish I could have taken a rigorous sport just to prepare myself. But I wasn’t interested in them.
The moral of the story is to prepare early and if someone is in the way of achieving your dreams, stand up to them and speak up. Even if it’s your own family have a conversation with them and help them understand why your future is so valuable you have to actually work hard to get it. My parents thought it was easy for me to finish the application but I never actually told them how difficult it was. If I brought up the communication aspect then I would have had a good chance.
That’s why I wanted to share this story for those who are seeking admission into USMA. Communicate with your point of contact, parents, and everyone who is helping you!
Before I started middle school, my parents would complain about their financial issues in front of me and so I decided to join the military so they wouldn’t have to worry about paying college. I also did it to make life easier for me because Money is everywhere.
Turns out that life was harder when I was preparing for USMA.
The application process went fine until I had one major concern: the CFA. I wanted to prepare for it but the problem was that my parents were heavily strict.
I wasn’t allowed to go outside the house by myself; everywhere I go I was with my family. If I went by myself it had to be school-related. No boyfriend until I’m 21. Location tracker on my phone. No walking off campus even though I was a senior in high school (seniors were allowed to go off campus). No hanging out with guys. No going out.
I started preparing for the CFA by running on the treadmill in the garage, but the problem was that it was too hot and humid in there. I wanted to go outside but I only had the garage because it was the only place I could practice running. The treadmill was crappy so I couldn’t put it inside the house or it’ll be too noisy enough to annoy my siblings and family. I told my dad about it but he ignored me. Where was I supposed to run if I couldn’t go outside by myself ?
Then I asked my parents for a pull up bar so I could practice. They ignored my request and I tried to talk to them about how much I needed this for my future but they didn’t understand. I had to wait months until my birthday in late September to get it. I had to request the pull up bar as my birthday gift. It was so late I felt like I was going to fail the CFA, and my instinct came true.
I took the CFA late in the application process and ended up with these results.
BB: 25’
Shuttle Run: 10.4
Flexed Arm Hang: 11 sec.
Sit Ups: 72
Push Ups: 38
I knew my mile run was the biggest fail because I got 11 minutes. Humiliating.
I received a TWE in the mail early February. Then I took down the award stating my Congressional nomination to the USMA. I knew Prep School wasn’t an option for me since I had high academic standings. So I decided to enlist in the Air Force to help myself reach the physical standards of USMA for the class of 2025. If I went to college my parents would still be in control of me. I wanted my own money and freedom. I need the freedom so much. I wanted to go out on my own without having to ask my parents for permission and I wanted to get whatever I needed without having to asking them first.
however this was on me because I didnt stand up to them and I didn’t take much opportunity in the sports offered at my high school. I didn’t talk to anyone about it. If I went back four years then I wish I could have taken a rigorous sport just to prepare myself. But I wasn’t interested in them.
The moral of the story is to prepare early and if someone is in the way of achieving your dreams, stand up to them and speak up. Even if it’s your own family have a conversation with them and help them understand why your future is so valuable you have to actually work hard to get it. My parents thought it was easy for me to finish the application but I never actually told them how difficult it was. If I brought up the communication aspect then I would have had a good chance.
That’s why I wanted to share this story for those who are seeking admission into USMA. Communicate with your point of contact, parents, and everyone who is helping you!