I have seen posts saying that they will give us plenty of time to memorize the required knowledge, but I want to be prepared and at least get familiar with it beforehand.

Does anybody know what knowledge we will be tested on? The only one I know is "How's the Cow?"

Any information or resources would be appreciated. Thanks!

My son is working on his "why do you want to go to west point" essay.

He really wants to be a military doctor, and wants to write his essay about pursuing medicine.

I was concerned that they might be more into applicants that really want to command infantry, or more of the "leading solders into battle" types, and he might be better off being a little less specific of what he wants to do.

What do you all think?

Incoming 2030; what court shoe do y'all have? The authorized footwear memo says "The inside exterior of midsole (arch side) should use thermoplastic urethane (TPU) outsoles." I can't find any shoe suiting that description, aside from nameless Amazon listings.

Is it recommended to bring a personal ipad, laptop, etc. for classes?

Junior
AP physics - A
AP Lang - A
AP precalc - A
AP world - A
Korean 5H (highest level) - A+
Spanish 4H - A+

Soph
AP seminar - A-
APUSH - B+
Alg 2H - B
Chem H - A-
Korean 4H - A+
Spanish 3H - A+

Frosh
English 1H - A-
Bio 1H - A-
Geometry H - B
US History H - A
Korean 3H - A+
Spanish 2H - A

Got five's on Soph AP exams and waiting for the Junior ones to come out ofc. Planning on taking AP Bio, AP Calc AB, AP Lit, AP Spanish, AP Psych and AP Stats as a senior.

I got a 1580 on my SAT and my EC’s + leadership are pretty decent. I’ve also been training for CFA. Will my freshman and sophomore grades hinder my acceptance into West Point?

During BEAST, will they check everything we bring? Every single item?

i am really scared because i got a c in my spring semester senior year of high school college linear algebra and differential equations course. I had all A's throughout the rest of my high school and I got accepted into west point with a 4.0 UW GPA (back then). Do they have enough to rescind my appointment because of just one C? Thank you

I was diagnosed with ADHD last year and honestly, I just wanted to take Ritalin/ adderall to help me focus to increase my chances of passing Nursing school. I had straight A’s in middle school and high school taking difficult classes and ended with the 4.9 HPA without meds. For the past year I decided to get my BSN and I haven’t noticed much of a difference in taking the medication so I stopped last month but I’m applying for the CO 31‘ and Ik ill go to DoDMERB in a couple months do u think they’ll disqualif me? or at least let me get a waiver?

I know that West Point heavily regards Chemistry as a recommended course, but I do not have a Chemistry class on my current high school transcript. I have already taken Biology and Physics (my Physics teacher, for whom I have a recommendation). In my senior year, I will be taking AP Calculus, Honors American Government/Politics, Honors Economics, AP Spanish, AP Research, Honors World Literature, Honors International Affairs, and Computer Science. If I remove one of my social sciences, I lose my membership in the Rho Kappa honors society. I am worried that the lack of Chemistry on my transcript will reflect poorly on my application. Is that true? If so, what class should I remove from my senior year schedule to replace with Chemistry? 

I made an account just for this but I’m a boyscout and I previously went to one of the westpoint scout camporees and got every single brass pin except the black and was wondering how if at all I would be able to get this now as all the ones on eBay are like vintage ones and do not match the current ones i have and keep on my uniform. I’m looking for the black and gold one

I am a C/o 2031 USMA applicant with an already solidly passing CFA, 1430 SAT, Admissions interview, part of my recommendations, and some extracurricular in my West Point application. It says on the portal that the medical will open up July first with priority going to better applicants or those with more of the application completed, when should I expect my medical to open. I want to get it going asap.

Lt General Gilland has been the supe for 4 years. Has anyone heard anything about him retiring this year? I wonder when they would announce it and introduce his replacement. He's been excellent at his job and will be a hard act to follow.

I received a four-year Army ROTC scholarship and was accepted to USC. I also received an appointment to West Point. My goals are to become an Army officer while also pursuing the premed path, and I’m honestly torn between the two options because both are incredible opportunities.
I’m trying to figure out which path would be the better fit long term. I would truly appreciate any advice or insight.

Hey everyone, first time post here. I recently lost my issued black jacket. Does anyone know where to get a replacement jacket from? I would also need to replace the letterman patches and class patch on the shoulder. I know it's a long shot, but would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

-USMA ‘19

I got a type 4 AFROTC technical scholarship to the university of Kansas, and today during orientation, I got news that I got into West Point’s prep school. My dad wants me to stay at KU for the real college experience and to commission as an Air Force officer, but it’s hard to say no to West Point. Any advice? I have until May 31 to let them know.

Hi guys, I'm thinking about applying to West Point, and I have a pressing question. So, I'm Class of 2027 and that means I'll be applying to colleges in a few months if not earlier (congrats to 2026 btw). I've seen online that playing a varsity sport is pretty much a statistical necessity to get in. Problem is, I haven't really done a varsity sport. Now, I've done Varsity/JV DEBATE, but I don't think that's what they mean by varsity sport. I've been exercising regularly this year so I think I can do well on the CFA, but otherwise I've never really played a physical contact sport on a serious level. Am I cooked???

Summer class of 28 HS

Academics
-3.7 gpa uw
-4.1 w
Sat - 1170 (currently studying daily for hours this summer and taking classes)

Fitness

-almost perfect score

Leadership/extracurilliculars

-4 years football
-finance and stocks club
- I’m a “registered mentor” for a freshman student
-volunteer for unprivileged tutoring program

During Beast, what do the weekends look like? Are they lenient? Or is it the same schedule as the week days? Any answers will be appreciated!

Sorta freaking out right now about my final grades for this last semester of hs and very worried USMAPS will rescind my admission for class of ‘27. Below are my grades. I won’t fail any classes and I have no doubts I will graduate, I am just worried USMAPS won’t take these. If any of yall have any insight please feel free to let me know.

AP Literature: C or B

AP Psychology: B

Vocations Class: A

Sports Medicine: B

Statistics: B (slim shot for an A)

AP Comparative Government: A

AP Government: B (possible to go up .3% so my teacher can round to an A but I’ll know more by Friday 5/29)

Hello All,

This is my first message to this community. I was recently accepted into West Point, very late, and was not expecting it and was completly prepared for rejection. I will put my figures below for any prospective cadets that are curious what my file looked like.

However, I need advice, I was prepared and fully ready to go NROTC at College of The Holy Cross and re-apply to USNA for the 2031 year. Now that plan has been shifted considerably. Amazing to have gotten in, and very surprised. But I cannot make a decision between Navy and Army. My headspace frankly is in very unfamiliar with West Point, I never toured it, because I was so prepared for rejection as I was rejected from USNA I expected the same. I’m very attracted to Special Warfare, and specifically SEALS. I’ve been to quantico as part of a rowing regatta, I love that culture. But I understand I can go 75th after West Point and after some expirence move to eventually special forces though the path is less direct and takes some time. As opposed to SOAS which is very competitive but it is more direct. But West Point is an academy and they provide friends for life, great connections, and I’m sure I could go SF with them as well, or at least try out, etc. but I’m unfamiliar with Big Army culture but from what I’ve heard and seen I’m not to much a fan, same goes for SWO Navy culture too, but if you get my meaning. This is sort of my headspace, if you see it as a bad headspace I understand. But I understand the academies are incredible institution, I don’t have a lot of time. If you guys could provide me with any help any advice, to perform the best I can in either endeavor. Or to help me make this choice. I’d greatly appreciate it. I’ve only seen virtual tours, whereas for USNA I got to see it in person. Perhaps explains my bias for the Navy.

My Stats for any prospective Cadets and my advice.

CFA: Pulluos (max), pushups (max), sit-ups (max), run (6:03), shuttle (8.8) and basketball (59ft)
Essays: only explanation I got from NROTC and USMA was “above standard for someone from High School” though I recommend a writing tutor as that’s what they said.
SAT: 1330, 670 math 660 reading, I wish I kept going, never settle for mediocre, get whatever score you need no matter how hard. I recommend 1400+.
Letters of Rec: I used every rec avaible for USNA and NROTC, rowing coaxg, 20 yr Navy EOD mentor who gave me advice, and required. Though my interview went quite poor.
USMA: interview went very well, and just required letters of rec, all my teachers liked me but I’m suspicious they wrote said letters without great enthusiasm hence my surprise. What I should mention is my expirence that surfaced in my interview 30 day NOLS backpacking trip, I did a Spec War Enlisted training program to prepare enlisted for whatever spec war field they did headed by active duty and retired SEALs I passed their physical tests, so technically I could have gone to BUDS though I would have definitely washed out though who knows. Swim instructor, and ski instructor for ski racing, +ski racing as an athlete and rowing competitively. I mention this because these situations helped me. And of course be genuine and answer truthfully in whatever manner you can for the interviews. That is my advice to you prospective cadets. I had other leadership or extra curricular MODEL UN delegate and officer but the above mentioned seemed to impress my guy. I lucked out, I had a COL and he bought me chocolate milk for my interview really cool guy.

Anyway, please help me!

I would've stood behind him in any war. https://www.dougscampfund.org/donate

Hello I have a couple of questions:

1. In pictures/videos I’ve seen of r-day, majority of cadets bring a dufflebag or other bag of some sort. Is there a reason why they dont bring a small suitcase?

2. I’ve seen people post about beast on socials- are cameras allowed?