JohnCon234
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Hi all,
I am a currently serving reservist on active orders interested in West Point. While I am currently applying for class of 2029, an upcoming deployment may or may not bump me to apply for class of 2030.
An issue arises with my commander nomination. My current unit commander has been with the unit only a few months and all that time was with the forward element as they ramped up and eventually deployed. My rear Detachment Commander has been with the unit for even less than our Deployed Commander. To top this off, I have started transfer paperwork to a unit closer to me, this new unit is set to deploy (this will only affect the class I am applying for if I am deployed).
The issue being- none of these commanders know me. Not as in know my name. But know me. They know I exist, but ask them about me they probably won't know much. I see/saw them when they came in for their Battle Assembly/Drill and that's it. But the NCO's I work with daily know me. I know they can't write the nomination but could a letter from a NCO I've worked closely with be beneficial in my application or included in the nomination somehow?
I am applying for congressional nominations as well.
While getting in directly to USMA would be ideal, I recognize that my academics back in High school and when I was doing college in HS were nowhere near what those who go to West Point right after high school score. I recognize that I may have to go to USMAPS first, this is something I would be ok with.
My academics and "experience."-
In high school I was the Commander of the JROTC unit my senior year. In previous years I was a Platoon Commander and Public Affairs Officer. I earned my Eagle scout rank and am still in a active leadership role in a BSA crew. I wrestled Varsity until Covid came around. I had hundreds of hours of recorded community service hours as well. On top of this, I worked Part time during the school year and full time over the summers.
Academically I was an A/B student in my Honors classes, I took no AP classes. I participated in dual enrollment (attending my local community college in high school, online only, once again, thanks covid). I was an A/B student with 1 or 2 C's in there.
I scored around a 1200 on the SAT and never tested on the ACT. I was offered a National ROTC Scholarship my senior year.
Physically I am scoring 500+ on the ACFT.
I have (obviously) been through MEPS but also a DODMERB before. (passed both, no issues).
In the reserves I am my units Armorer and a "Supply Clerk."
Any and all advice is welcomed. Thank you all!
I am a currently serving reservist on active orders interested in West Point. While I am currently applying for class of 2029, an upcoming deployment may or may not bump me to apply for class of 2030.
An issue arises with my commander nomination. My current unit commander has been with the unit only a few months and all that time was with the forward element as they ramped up and eventually deployed. My rear Detachment Commander has been with the unit for even less than our Deployed Commander. To top this off, I have started transfer paperwork to a unit closer to me, this new unit is set to deploy (this will only affect the class I am applying for if I am deployed).
The issue being- none of these commanders know me. Not as in know my name. But know me. They know I exist, but ask them about me they probably won't know much. I see/saw them when they came in for their Battle Assembly/Drill and that's it. But the NCO's I work with daily know me. I know they can't write the nomination but could a letter from a NCO I've worked closely with be beneficial in my application or included in the nomination somehow?
I am applying for congressional nominations as well.
While getting in directly to USMA would be ideal, I recognize that my academics back in High school and when I was doing college in HS were nowhere near what those who go to West Point right after high school score. I recognize that I may have to go to USMAPS first, this is something I would be ok with.
My academics and "experience."-
In high school I was the Commander of the JROTC unit my senior year. In previous years I was a Platoon Commander and Public Affairs Officer. I earned my Eagle scout rank and am still in a active leadership role in a BSA crew. I wrestled Varsity until Covid came around. I had hundreds of hours of recorded community service hours as well. On top of this, I worked Part time during the school year and full time over the summers.
Academically I was an A/B student in my Honors classes, I took no AP classes. I participated in dual enrollment (attending my local community college in high school, online only, once again, thanks covid). I was an A/B student with 1 or 2 C's in there.
I scored around a 1200 on the SAT and never tested on the ACT. I was offered a National ROTC Scholarship my senior year.
Physically I am scoring 500+ on the ACFT.
I have (obviously) been through MEPS but also a DODMERB before. (passed both, no issues).
In the reserves I am my units Armorer and a "Supply Clerk."
Any and all advice is welcomed. Thank you all!