Contacting Field Force Representative

ArmyWP77

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I’m currently a junior in high school and am very interested in going to West Point and I’ve heard that it’s good to contact your field force rep as soon as possible. I know who he is and have his email but am a little confused on what to say. In my email to him, what information about myself should I include? Thanks
 
Reaching out to your FFR isn't mandatory, but it's good to express your interest in the Academy early. I understand that an FFR interview is on the West Point timeline, but there is actually a possibility that your FFR will never interview you. However, he will likely be on one or more on your Congressional or Senatorial boards (mine is only on my Congressional board and I have not interviewed with him yet, as my Congressional interview is this upcoming Saturday).

When emailing an FFR, something that helped me is asking questions that pertain to improving my file. He was eager to answer those, as asking for tips is a clear expression of interest in West Point. "If I get into SLE but Boys State overlaps with both sessions, which should I attend?" Is an example of one of these types of questions.

Since your FFR will probably show up on one or more of your interview boards, I don't think you need to tell him that much about yourself yet. He'll be able to open up your MOC file if he's on a board and read the essay you wrote, provided your MOC requires one. The important thing is that he remembers your name when he cracks that file open and realizes that you're next up for an interview for an MOC nomination.

Hope this helped!
 
I’m currently a junior in high school and am very interested in going to West Point and I’ve heard that it’s good to contact your field force rep as soon as possible. I know who he is and have his email but am a little confused on what to say. In my email to him, what information about myself should I include? Thanks

I just introduced myself and said I just wanted to touch base. I also asked if he had any tips on my app as GoArmy said. Also, if the regional command sent out a letter (they did in the NE), I figured it would be good to at least show that you read it and are looking for help that they haven't addressed. Once the actual application process starts, you'll have real questions to ask, so it's good to have him know who you are. He'll also probably be part of your senator interviews and app in some way so it's good to have him at least know your name.
 
Every FFR is a little different an their response time will vary. Most are graduates who have other jobs that volunteer their time to help admissions. Depending on where you live, he or she may be on one of your MOC boards but it is just as likely they may not.

An introduction email would be appropriate but they are busy with this year's class and you will probably just get a short response saying good luck and get your application for SLE started as soon as possible.
 
Reaching out to your FFR isn't mandatory, but it's good to express your interest in the Academy early. I understand that an FFR interview is on the West Point timeline, but there is actually a possibility that your FFR will never interview you. However, he will likely be on one or more on your Congressional or Senatorial boards (mine is only on my Congressional board and I have not interviewed with him yet, as my Congressional interview is this upcoming Saturday).

When emailing an FFR, something that helped me is asking questions that pertain to improving my file. He was eager to answer those, as asking for tips is a clear expression of interest in West Point. "If I get into SLE but Boys State overlaps with both sessions, which should I attend?" Is an example of one of these types of questions.

Since your FFR will probably show up on one or more of your interview boards, I don't think you need to tell him that much about yourself yet. He'll be able to open up your MOC file if he's on a board and read the essay you wrote, provided your MOC requires one. The important thing is that he remembers your name when he cracks that file open and realizes that you're next up for an interview for an MOC nomination.

Hope this helped!

Perfect! Thanks for the advice! I’ll probably just touch base and ask a few questions.
 
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