Backup Still needed?

[Bigdog1987]

Is it common for people to hold a spot (via a nonrefundable deposit or other means) at a separate institution until the completion of beast, just to guard against the repercussion(dismissal??) of a broken leg or other training related injury during Beast?

 

[MemberLG]

My opinion, what does you heart tell you?

Technically, nothing wrong with sending a deposit to a college and if you don't go losing the deposit. But, it's more than a deposit. When you send your deposit, you are also making a promise that you will attend that college in the fall, not I will attend the college if I don't make it through Beast.

 

[mom3boys]

Most beast injuries are not grounds for being sent home. Some do, some don't...depends on your means. I didn't want to waste the $$. I was confident in my son's choice of WP.

 

[USMA CME]

You can count the number of new cadets who are placed on medical leave during beast on one hand. I wouldnt waste the money unless you feel like you might resign.

 

[M2inOR]

Also, remember you must show up on R-Day healthy, and able to pass the physical.

For my son last year, he contacted his plan-B school, explained the situation, and he was able to conditionally accept his alternate choice school. He asked if a slot would be held open for him at his university choice should he be unable to report for R-Day.

As he was a varsity lacrosse player in HS, an injury was certainly possible that might not heal by R-day.

Bottom line, ask the admissions contact at your plan B school.