almondqqq
2026 Army ROTC
- Joined
- Apr 2, 2021
- Messages
- 389
Hi everyone. I just had my MOC interview today, and I was asked "why do you want to join West Point?" I answered with what I always did in interviews and when people ask. As I thought about it more and more afterwards, I realized that I don't know why I want to go to West Point anymore. Before, it was for joining as a commissioned officer, as as challenge and to prove everyone doubtful of me, but now I'm not 100% sure why. I think as the time went on, the eagerness of joining slowly rotted away. I think I was still going on with the application because all my friend and family think I want to go and are urging me on to complete it. I didn't want to let them down. I don't know if I want to now. There are people out there who think I am good enough, with West Point giving me an LOE or Feinstein approving me for an interview. However If I do receive an appointment and I don't end up later not wanting to continue, I will be wasting a spot where another candidate that could've taken my place and thrive there. Another reason why I'm still working my way is because other people spent their time on my application to near completion and I would be wasting their time, but if I'm not sure what to do. I just need my CFA and I am done. Should I keep going or is it best for me to stop? I am still wanting to join the Army, but since there's are so many way for me to commission with ROTC, OCS, etc, West Point isn't a have to go for me. This has been on my mind all day, and I'm sorry if the irritates anyone who reads this, I just wanted to get this out of my mind and ask for more opinions on this.