jasondavid92
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The search function came up with this thread from a couple of months ago on the National Guard Split-Option program:
http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/showthread.php?t=14869
I mean, yes, there are a lot of ifs and what ifs but I know for me, when I went to the congressional nomination interview, they absolutely loved the fact I was already in the Army Reserve. They saw it as being already committed to the Army. I am not saying this about anyone here, but, many kids don't know what Army life is all about or what to expect and then they end up not liking it and drop out or something. They definitely like the commitment. And I think I said 140 slots available for enlisted personnel, its actually 170! And they never fill the slots. Many people say you shouldn't enlist just to benefit and go to USMA. I totally disagree with this. When I went to basic, I had 60 people in my platoon all with different reasons on joining. College, money, didn't have a job, etc. etc. I was the only one there saying I am here to go to West Point. Plus, service is required after graduation so its the same commitment anyway. I just cannot see how this is a bad way or "terrible" way to go to West Point. You just have to get that commander's endorsement, which can be a pain sometimes.