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To any cadets or grads, to what extent is the saying that Defense and Strategic Studies is an “easy” major true? This has got to be the most made fun of major with it being called Don’t Study, Sleep, but I’d like to hear some perspectives. Some part of me is still torn between this and...

Im interested in Sandhurst and was wondering about the pros and cons of doing Black/Gold or Company. Also wondering if anyone knows the specific tryouts requirements for Black/Gold.

Having looked at the Fast Start Direct Deposit Form for USMA, I've been thinking about how I want to take my financial journey throughout WP and beyond. I'm considering starting with a USAA checking account and want to incorporate and take advantage of savings/MMAs/CDs/bonds. Do current or...

I’ve decided on majoring in one of these fields to pair with Grand Strategy. Reading the descriptions of the majors has me confused since both have similar wording. They even have the same affinity with GS. I want to learn more about conflict and defense how DSS seems to craft it, but don’t want...

Torn between the Garmont NFS and one of the Oakley boots selections. The internet pretty much says similar things about both. Does anyone have a recommendation for one or the other, and if Oakley which kind of boots I should get? Sock recommendations are also appreciated; I heard Darn Tough is...

There have been some appointments already with early LOAs and Noms, so I wanted to start this year's USMA Appointment Thread. THE FORMAT: This is the simplest and oldest format, a straight text list, no formatted tables, that is described in the following paragraphs. If you decide to import a...

I'm done with my CFA so I wanna get an early start on training for the ACFT. My best 1 mile is 6:30 and my most recent mile was a 7:30, so I can't fathom keeping that pace for 2 miles. Looks like I'll need a new training plan for 2 miles, but not sure how to start. I'm not sure how many days a...

Has anyone gotten any word from their waiver authority about their waiver, AMI or even decisions? Seems to take forever and it varies per person but I'm curious on what's been going on.

I have my interview soon and am wondering if I should wear my AJROTC ASU or just a suit and tie? My uniform has a lot of awards and medals so it might look good but I'm not sure.

I had 2 DQs and I sent records and personal statements for waiver authority review, both disappeared and there were 2 remedial codes for me to fill something out regarding something in my records. After I sent that the 2 remedials disappeared and there's currently no active medical codes. Still...

If someone receives an LOA and has an ROTC nomination, is it still necessary to get the Congressional nominations?

I had my exam and my doctor said I have a very slight bit of scoliosis that's minimal and something I'll "probably grow out of," wasn't diagnosed with it. Has anyone gone through a similar process and would DODMERB issue a remedial/AMI/DQ for what she described as minimal?

My assigned eye exam provider scheduled my exam for November, which is really late and they wouldn't give me another option. There's another ophthalmologist nearby and I was wondering if I can request a provider change to that so I can get an earlier eye exam, or would they reject it since the...

How long would a CFA done around this time take to get reviewed and given a verdict? How long did it take for others?

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Pull ups don't directly workout Triceps by any means, but I'm wondering if they engage Triceps by using them as stabilizers. As I increase my daily pullup workload, my pushups have been struggling. Any thoughts?

I know USMA values and recognizes AP scores a lot, but I don't know if they know much about the IB diploma and especially the IB exam scores. Thoughts?

I'm at a 6:32 mile as per the title and have been working towards a 6-minute flat mile for over a year now. I've been doing a certain regiment but I've noticed myself burning out and plateauing so I'm trying to restructure my workout plan as I approach my CFA date and try to fine-tune my mile...

I took the school day SAT and it had the essay on it. I got a 22/24 and was wondering if USMA counts the essay towards admissions anymore since it got discontinued in regular SATs.

My RC said an applicant can submit 3 additional LORs with the 4 required SOEs. That sounds like SOEs are different from letters of recommendation. Could someone tell me what SOEs actually are and how they work, as they don't seem like simple LORs. Thank you.