Our processing/Separation
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I would not think so if separation is voluntary. If you are involuntarily separated it would depend on the reasons. As long as you do it in first two years it would be just like leaving any other college just a little more involved process. This is why the military allows you such a long period to make the decision before affirmation. If the academy / military are not the place for you they would rather you find the path you want and allow those who do want to be there to continue. It is not a negative reflection on you in any way.
I know my boys both have dreamed of West Point since middle school, but I told them that I would rather have them try and find out that it is not for them - than not give it a go and wonder if they should have for the rest of their lives. Some things in life you have to decide once you experience. I would still look at someone who was appointed to an academy with respect for getting there and experiences.
I know my boys both have dreamed of West Point since middle school, but I told them that I would rather have them try and find out that it is not for them - than not give it a go and wonder if they should have for the rest of their lives. Some things in life you have to decide once you experience. I would still look at someone who was appointed to an academy with respect for getting there and experiences.
araztree
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I’m a plebe and have been debating and talking to my parents. West Point is a great opportunity for me, but I do not think the culture aligns with who I am. The reason I came was to try it, so I’d be able to digress to a civilian college if I chose to. I do not exactly wish to finish this second semester but I may have to while I get my eggs in a basket. Does anyone know how the outprocessing process is, or if I will still be doing all of my duties during this time?
Talk, talk, talk it out, as difficult as that may be!!! It will do you no good to hold your feelings inside. You might receive pressure to remain and finish the year, but you also might receive support, which could be to do what you feel is best for your well-being at this particular moment. I would also encourage you to look (perhaps, insist that you look??) at and consider the broader picture ... not just this narrow snippet in time.,
JohnMcLane
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It makes zero sense to not at least finish your next semester so at a minimum, you can apply it to your civilian college degree.
If you look at your peers, the ones who are probably the happiest either are the water walkers or understand that life as a plebe is unfair and have accepted that and now can ignore the injustices and indignities they experience daily. Find some of your peers (or upperclassmen you respect) to talk to and you will find that your experience is common. They can teach you some ways to be resilient that will help you no matter what career path you take.
If you look at your peers, the ones who are probably the happiest either are the water walkers or understand that life as a plebe is unfair and have accepted that and now can ignore the injustices and indignities they experience daily. Find some of your peers (or upperclassmen you respect) to talk to and you will find that your experience is common. They can teach you some ways to be resilient that will help you no matter what career path you take.
Out processing can take some time. There are lots of signatures to get and gear to return. The administration staff also wants to make sure you have thoroughly considered the choice and there are no support mechanisms they might be able to offer to change your mind. I have a current son as a plebe there now. I know the emotional and physical strain the academy takes to get through each day. If you need help - West Point can offer it and help you succeed. But, if you heart is not in it, it is very hard to struggle through each day. Because of the time required to out-process and unless you have something lined up to replace it, you might want to consider finishing the 2nd term and using the time to line-up the fall college plans. You could out-process over the summer - just a thought but you and parents will make the right choice.
Just make sure you are running to something and not away from it. Being at West Point is very different than life in the military after just as boot camp is very different than regular military. you are not alone in considering leaving. I have two brothers, and a niece that attended academies (and two sons) ALL considered leaving or not attending at some point. Make sure you take a long look at life as it would be in the military after academy life and not just West Point. Whatever you choose, move forward with confidence! You didn’t get to West Point without intelligence and lots of hard work. Those same skills and ability will carry you wherever you want to go. Good luck in whatever your choice is.
Just make sure you are running to something and not away from it. Being at West Point is very different than life in the military after just as boot camp is very different than regular military. you are not alone in considering leaving. I have two brothers, and a niece that attended academies (and two sons) ALL considered leaving or not attending at some point. Make sure you take a long look at life as it would be in the military after academy life and not just West Point. Whatever you choose, move forward with confidence! You didn’t get to West Point without intelligence and lots of hard work. Those same skills and ability will carry you wherever you want to go. Good luck in whatever your choice is.
Unless you really hated BEAST, my suggestion would be to finish plebe year and try the summer training! Maybe you will change your mind but either way you haven't lost any momentum by finishing out the year and applying to other schools for next fall. After all up until end of yuk year you owe nothing so why not make the most of it!
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Out processing takes time. Finish the year while solidifying plan B. 2nd semester is better than first semester. You may find at the end of the second semester you have had time to consider your decisions while not drinking through a fire hose! Plebe year is a lot. Talk to your peers- see how they cope.
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Out processing takes 5-8 weeks. It is a lonely, miserable experience. If you are not having mental duress or failing multiple classes, finish the spring term to get the credits while you apply to other schools. Also plebe year is crummy but Yuck Summer is fabulous. You might want to stick around to try it.
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Big Chicken Dinner, the bad conduct discharge is the only thing that could be a issue.
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On point. DD was reconsidering, stayed for the second semester of Plebe year, and took the advice of a Firstie which was to come back for the first semester as a Yuk. It's still hard, but different then being a Plebe. She did, and was a 22 grad last May. Speak with some Firsties.
