usmacadet2024
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I received an LOA from West Point, and received a standard nomination to West Point and a principal nomination to USNA.Did you get an LOA from West Point and USNA?
I received an LOA from West Point, and received a standard nomination to West Point and a principal nomination to USNA.Did you get an LOA from West Point and USNA?
Hello!Thanks for sharing insight. So why did you chose USMA over USNA? What were your reasons if you feel ok to share, it must have been a tough decision to make for you.
Honestly, I could run 10+ miles consecutively, but they were pretty slow (10-11 minute miles). That was more of an endurance thing than anything. The best advice I can give you is to run and run a lot, and vary the distance and the intensity! At every service academy, you will be asked to run at varying levels, speeds, and distances, so trying to prepare yourself for everything will help you a lot!Hi! I understand if you can’t answer this because of the amount of questions you’ve received or if you’ve already answered this...
How many miles could you consecutively run before USMA?
I want to know what my running goal should be prior to entering. (Right now I’m accepted to USCGA, but I’m still hoping to get into USMA and the others.) I want to have a specific goal, like 10 miles in X amount of time.
Thank you!
What a mature and insightful approach. For lurking candidates — current and future — heed this approach. The SA is but four years in what could become a 24+ year journey. A long and rewarding career (military and otherwise) is usually obtained via post-college roles, not the college itself. @usmacadet2024 was wise to choose based on what comes after graduation. Candidates should think not only of their preferred role, but which ones they’d choose should #1 not work out. The needs of the service will always prevail, so buying fully into the mission and potential roles is more critical than campus life.What had the most influence, I think, in deciding between the two academies, was the services after. I heavily considered USNA initially, but after some soul-searching, I realized that I didn’t want to be in the Navy, not necessarily just the Naval Academy.
Thank you so much! I’ll make sure to work on it.Honestly, I could run 10+ miles consecutively, but they were pretty slow (10-11 minute miles). That was more of an endurance thing than anything. The best advice I can give you is to run and run a lot, and vary the distance and the intensity! At every service academy, you will be asked to run at varying levels, speeds, and distances, so trying to prepare yourself for everything will help you a lot!
I hope this answers your questions, congratulations on USCGA, and good luck for all the others!
Awesome.. example of servant leadershipAnything you wish your upperclassman-peers would do to support you more? I try to mentor the female plebes I know the best I can... but I know some things may fall through the cracks.
First, thank you for such an awesome question! It’s really awesome to hear from the upperclassman on hereAnything you wish your upperclassman-peers would do to support you more? I try to mentor the female plebes I know the best I can... but I know some things may fall through the cracks.
Hello!How have you counseled peers who are struggling and doubting their choice to attend? If you’ve struggled, what’s been helpful to you? Thank you.
OP will have better insights for you, but appointees are given a list of what to bring. Many report in with what they are wearing, required paperwork and a mobile phone and charger in a gallon baggie. Lean and mean is the way to go, because you have to haul stuff around that first day. Almost everything you need is issued. Later, when the academic year starts after summer training, you figure out what you’re allowed to have, what makes sense to have. Things get better each year. Cosmetics are likely to be the last thing on your mind and to have time for during summer training. Everyone is sweaty, dirty, smelly and definitely not date night ready. And no one cares. Again, later, you will figure out what is the cultural norm, what you have time for, what makes sense.A quick simple question here. Thank you in advance.
How many personal belongs did you bring to the school? Laptop, cell phone, iPad, cosmetic, favorite clothes/running shoes, etc..
Absolutely no need to say sorry! Regular readers here get a kick out of the annual “USMA boot thread” resurgence. You’ll also see threads about what watch is best.Sorry my question was too broad and thank you for the info. We will check the list before raising more related questions.
Hi! I know I'm a little late to this post, but I have been trying to find someplace to ask questions for a couple of weeks. I am currently a freshman in high school and was wondering what are some ways that I could boost my chances of getting appointed into West Point? Also, are there any classes that I could take in preparation for life at the academy? Do you have any advice as to how to train in preparation for the CFA?Hey guys! I'm a female plebe (class of 2024) here at West Point, and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have about the academy, how to get in, and what it's like here! I also participate in club athletics, so I can answer any questions about those, and my roommate is a DI athlete (Corps Squad) so I can probably help you out with those, too.
I don't have any advice per se other then this: candidates have made this decision for almost 2 centuries, and many of them never stepped foot on an academy yard prior to IDay. Prior to Covid, many candidates didn't have the means or opportunity to tour all of their prospective college options. With the internet access you really can get a virtual feel for them. While being able to tour might have solidified a decision for a candidate, you really can only deal with what is in your control at this time.Do you have any advice for candidates who might not get a chance to visit the academies before making a decision to attend due to COVID? I feel like it is such a big decision that would be hard to make without visiting even once.
Hi!A quick simple question here. Thank you in advance.
How many personal belongs did you bring to the school? Laptop, cell phone, iPad, cosmetic, favorite clothes/running shoes, etc..