Would anyone have any informative insight about having the best packet for West Point?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:33:46 -0400

I started my initial process for hopefully an acceptance in to West Point and I was hoping someone that knows more about it could lead me in the right direction. Thank you.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2014 3:36 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:36:55 -0400

I just had four Soldiers try to do that through the Reserves. The first thing is download the application and read through it with your FLL. Highlight all the required documents that you need and grab those. Once you have those and fill out the application see if your command will give you a letter of recommendation. The higher the officer the better. In addition congressional nominations will greatly assist.

http://www.usma.edu/admissions/sitepages/apply_nominations.aspx for more information

Good luck.

Admissions - Apply_Nominations

After determining that you meet the basic requirements to become a cadet, you should begin seeking nominations. In order to be considered for admission at West Point, you need to be nominated. There a...

Response by CPT Forrest Womack made Jul 9 at 2014 12:40 PM

CPT Forrest Womack — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:40:22 -0400

Get your ACT/SAT score as high as possible. Be sure to highlight your community involvement and service. Don't be afraid to go far back in your history to talk up your involvement as much as possible. Youth groups like Boy Scouts, 4-H, and FFA are even good to include. Include any athletic achievements and activities. If you don't have much on the athletic side, consider running in some 5ks or other activities for which you can record tangible achievement. Good APFT performances are applicable. Also, focus on getting impressive and diverse letters of recommendation. Maybe get one from a high ranking officer in your command, one from a teacher maybe, and one from a well respected community leader. I can't remember how many letters are required. I think it's three.

Start practicing the physical aptitude test if you haven't already. It consists of pull ups, a one handed basketball throw for distance from the kneeling position, a standing long jump, and a shuttle run (300m if I recall correctly).

Good luck. Prior service cadets are an invaluable resource to their class and classmates. If you get in, your going to have a leg up on your classmates in military skills. Be sure you help them along through Cadet Basic Training and Plebe year. They're going to look up to you from the start.

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2014 5:10 PM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:10:49 -0500

I know that I'm late joining this discussion, but I have some personal experience that may help you out. I was a former enlisted Marine that went to the Naval Academy. I realize that you are applying to WP, but I think that requirements are fairly similar. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Response by PFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 10:33 PM

PFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:33:08 -0500

hey everyone I'm currently applying right now as well, but running into some difficulties with my command just because they have never done something like this before.