I make almost all As and I really want to go to West point and serve my country!

Im a freshman in high school my current GPA is 3.5 but im taking 3 honors classes next year im also doing cross country and joining student government once i bring my grades up to 4.0 im joining honors society my dream is west point and keep up the great work Thomas love your vlogs

Just got my rejection letter! Im really depressed but it's whatever really

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I really like your vdo. My son is 13 currently in 2023 and he has had this high goal of attending West Point United State Military Academy at the age of 10. He has told me about your vdo. He is aware how hard it is to get into West Point. He is working hard right now getting all As and A+s, being a Sea Cadet, playing basketball, working on getting a black belt Taekwondo ( he is a purple belt at this time), being a volunteer at local American legion post, and etc. I know he is trying and he is working hard to equip his "wings" with skills. At the same time I also need to let him know that it is extremely competitive. Don't be discouraged if you don't get into West Point or any Service Academy. ROTC is also a good choice.

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You deserve so many subscribers. Your videos are amazing for a small channel, keep up the great work!

Full of information. This answers and validates a lot of questions I have. Thank you!!

I used to think West Point was such an honorable institution. I think it is to some degree, but it is not entirely. I went to the Prep School in 1989/90, but did not get my appointment. I was crushed to say the least. I had about a B average. What upset me the most is that, although West Point rejected me because my grades were not high enough and that I was deemed to not have a good chance of completing the rigorous academics at West Point, there were dozens of other cadet candidates at the Prep School who had much lower grades than I had but who still received their appointments because they were recruited athletes. I remember one of them in particular because he sat next to me. While I made grades in the low to high 80s, this candidate hade many grades in the 20s, specifically in math. I saw all his low grades. He didn’t care half as much about attending West Point as I did. He was a recruited wrestler. But West Point picked him over me. Despite the fact that he failed many classes (and I didn’t), West Point some how mysteriously felt that he had a better chance of completing the academic program at West Point than I did. He received his appointment. I will never forget this!! But that’s okay. I know how West Point really is, particularly in favoring athletes who do poorly academically over others candidates like me who worked so hard and dreamed of attending West Point. I went back home and attended community college and later a four year University. I went on to become.a Marine Corps Officer. I received my commission two months before my USMAPS peers who got their appointments to USMA, including the athletes who got their appointments despite not getting good grades. Just thought all of you should know this. I’m sure this still happens to this day. Maybe one of you can look into this and stop it once and for all. If I was not as resilient as I am, and if I didn’t have friends and family who supported me, my failure to receive my appointment to West Point would have destroyed me. But it didn’t. I went on to Marine Corps OCS and became part of a true time honored brotherhood! Semper Fidelis!

Thanks LT, looking forward to July 3rd. -USMA2021

I have been very interested in going to West Point, Thanks for this information.

Great video buddy! Recently I received an appointment with the head of state. Maybe you remember our conversation from snapacht

Hey Thomas I had a quick question. I am in the Reserves and am still in high school. I was wondering if there is a way that I could apply through the Reserves. Also I finish my basic training and AIT in January, so I was wondering if there was any way I could apply to West Point then.

Thomas what did you place on your application! Very interested in knowing!

I live in Bay area and I'm going to be a freshmen after this summer. Which means, I should start preparing to go to West Point. Going to West Point was my dream since I was in elementary school, and my parents supports me as well. However, I don't know how to study and handle the GPA effectively. Can you tell me how you studied and exercised in high school specifically? Like your own study plan in high school. I want to go to West Point so bad!!!!

I appreciate the information! Thank You for your service!

Late to the party, but I gotta say going to West Point is a dream of mine..sorta. I always thought about going to West Point after a few years as enlisted because I want to get a feel of the actual military and become a DI as well as get most of the specialty schools done and bring a sense of leadership from the actual military before going in and taking a officer route. I did JROTC for 4 years (I’m a senior) and I did track and swimming for two years and my GPA is a 3.9. I’ve applied and submitted my application except my congressional nomination (also I’m in my enlistment process). Would not submitting my nomination mean I’m disqualified from the West Point application process or the prep school?

Please keep making more vids!

Hi Thomas! You've probably heard about PMA(Philippine Military Academy), I applied for an entrance examination there and still waiting for the confirmation. I've seen a lot of my fellow Filipinos that graduated in West Point and I want to follow in their footsteps because it's my dream to study in this prestigious academy America has to offer. What subjects did you study and really looked into to pass the SAT/ACT exam? THANK YOU!!!! :*

I am interested in attending many different Military Schools, the one I wish to go to more than any other is VMI (Virginia Military Institute) And I have recently stepped up to a new level. I have been working on Academics, My overall Physical capability, and much more. And I'm only 12! I do worry though, I want to apply to several different schools but the only ones I know FOR SURE I will apply to is West Point and VMI. Any suggestions? Reply below.

Thank you sir for this very helpful video .

Do you have to know how to swim in order to get into Westpoint? What if you do not know how to swim and afraid of the water?

Hi Thomas i was wondering if West Point accepts Active Duty Army soldiers, and was wondering if after i have completed Infantry schooling and graduated Army Ranger School, do you think i will have a likelyhood of me increasing my odds of getting accepted into West Point? Thanks for your videos Thomas love the work your doing!! Keep it up👌#GoArmy

What would the process be like if I'm in the navy and want to switchover and go officer ?

I’m interested in West Point but I start high school next year what should I be focused on i play a sport so what else should I do to try to get in in 5 years

When your major is medical related, does Westpoint send you to the country you came from for you to study there? For ex: If one is korean does Westpoint send you to korea to study there?

Si eres extrangero puedes ingresar a la west point????

So how did you get recognition from congress?

did you serve before you went to west point? also is it hard to go from active duty to west point or is ots better to do ?

Hey Thomas, great vid, I was appointed and can't wait to go! I'm just curious about like how much time on average a plebe has to shower and stuff and what they're like?

What's it like for freshman or pleebs at west point

I’m a junior with a gpa of 4.2, varsity swimmer (lettered), finalist at regionals, applying for team captain , S5 and company commander of a JROTC honor battalion, won division 4 VASE contest (gold) my first try, NHS member, AP and honor classes, apply for all state academic, held a job, applying for boy’s state, family history of enlisted service members going back to the 8th wave of D-Day, certified lifeguard, wanting to do either SF infantry or intelligence. My only concern is for my CFA and SAT/ACT. Do you think stand I chance? I have a strong feeling I could make it from my praying to god but don’t want to bet entirely on it Thank you.

Hey, Thomas! Great video! I have a quick question for you. So, I've been homeschooled since 1st grade (currently in 10th) and I travel the world full-time with my family. This makes it a bit tough to join any sports teams or clubs and achieve a leadership status. I have, however, helped put on multiple homeschooling conferences these past few years. I was wondering if this might be able to count as a leadership skill? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

What was your GPA junior and senior year?

Hey Thomas, was wondering if being an exceptional musician can boost your chances of getting into West Point (myself being a bassoonist). Also was wondering if there is such thing as a music department at West Point. If you could answer me I'd be more than grateful, thanks!

I’m a Civil Air Patrol Cadet and I’m close to becoming an cadet officer, will this help for West Point because there is a huge leadership role in that position?

Can I apply as an international cadet? By the way, I've already been a freshman in an university, where should I begin ? Hope to get reply from you soon. Thanks !

Do every student receive military training? Do you have to go to a good high school in order to get accepted?

I always hear people talk about sports and being a team captain etc can really help your chances but what about JROTC? I plan on taking JROTC all 4 years and will eventually be my units Cadet Commander (essentially a JROTC team captain) so does anyone know if that could work in the place of sports? (I can also earn a Varsity letter for JROTC)

I really wanna go, but my grades in 9th and 10th grade were terrible and I suck at taking tests

Great video man! I've been informed by quite a few of my peers that active duty military have a number of "reserved" slots when applying. Is that true? Does being active duty put you ahead of your peers at all?

I know this is 4 years ago but do you believe they are going to accept people with a lower gpa because of the pandemic with virtual learning?

I'm going to become a junior in high school soon. A lot of my classes are really hard since they are ap and I some times get bs but I mostly will get As on my report card. Do they look at difficulty of classes. Also for the past 2 summers of highschool I go to Taiwan and i help volunteer at a prep school where I help teach English and do other things to help the kids out on their English learning. Does this count as leadership?

Son is looking at WP...has good gpa well above 4.0, 33 act, potential valedictorian, varsity vb, member of fire explorers...will be co capt. in vb but in Spring after deadline for app...thoughts on areas of improvement?

Joining west point with a Associates... will you graduate earlier... Or do they make you pick a new major?

Why would you sever for thr us?

Sir, what camera and software do you use?

Could I, as a german attend West Point to later serve in the US Army?

Hey Thomas, so I will be applying to West Point this fall time, and I have most of my resume and requirements put together. currently I am the yearbook and school photographer for several events. Photography is a huge passion and hobby of mine on top of the other leadership and community service activities I do. it isn't vital, but are there opportunities for students to do photography work for the school?

If you do a sport say like soccer do also go to the army as well...

so i go to NMMI highschool, does it increase my chance of getting accepted to west point?

it wouldn't let me reply was it hard to get the commanders endorsement?

If im a marine corps reservist and I apply, can I still do both?

Is it a good advantage to enter military college that taking subject of JROTC ?

sir i am balakrishnan from india how to get into USMA as international student

Hey Thomas I have a quick question. I don’t know how well you are able to answer this but I am really curious. I have above a 4.0 gpa and my counselor says at this rate I will be in the top 5% of my class. I have received a national leadership award and am working toward attending boys state. I am only a sophomore but my psat scores predict me to be in top percents of west point applicant scores ( I still have yet to take the tests so it is not my final score). I play football and run track. I am on the executive board for my student council and am applying for a leadership position in my school beta club. Next year I plan on applying for the National Honors Society. I am in marching band and concert band. I am also on the verge of getting my eagle scout as well. I know this is a hard question to answer but I am very curious. I have wanted to get in to West Point for years and have worked toward that goal. What do you think my chances are for getting in?

hello am martin from Ghana and my question is that i have applied to west point buh the nomination deadline is up what can i do

Do you think it would be possible for me and my friend to both get into West Point at the same year?

Can you be in a special forces out of West Point

Hey Thomas! I really love these vids you make :) I am a sophomore in HS with a IEP ( a learning disability in math specifically) my grades are fine other than math which is a c+. Will that affect any chances for me to apply?

How to join West Point if you are foreigner? From philippines

Hey Thomas, I'm also thinking about working at National Guard, could you please tell me how was like in your first day.

Whats the process for soldiers that already completed basic training in order to us to attend west point?

hey Thomas I was just wondering what your gpa and test scores were when you applied. and did you transfer from a civilian college?

Dear Thomas Vlogs, Do you think being a president weighs more than being the vice president, even though it's really a team position?

Can foreign persons serve(I'm a brazilian guy) for example,and what would be the age??

Please I have a question! I am not nor have been doing sports in school at all. I'm a junior and am planning to do track next year, and I am currently training on my own for the fitness test for West Point. Do you think my lack of physical activities will hurt my chances of admission, even if I'm a strong student and have other nonphysical activities?

What's a good GPA?

I had a 2.23 GPA my sophomore year last but this year I’ve managed to turn around my grades and got an honor roll my first term, I also have 3 years in JROTC. With a horribly low GPA do you think I could join? Or is there no hope

Hello! I am Emmaleigh (pronounced Emily, just spelled uniquely). Currently, I am a sophomore in high school. West Point has been an off and on goal of mine; however, as I keep nearing graduation it is becoming more of a solid goal. What I would like to know, is do you really have to be a 'perfect' student in order to get accepted? By perfect I mean, a 4.0 or greatly near GPA, almost perfect grade in every course, taking the most advanced courses in high school, receiving honor roll, etc. The reason I am asking is that I have just about memorized West Point's website and all that is on there is statistics of current classes' high school information. Within the information is students who have, what it seems like, an almost perfect academic record. In my case, it is a little discouraging because my freshman year was a learning one. I only ever made honor roll once, and my GPA ended up being a 3.5; however, I took an honors math course that was really difficult for me and scored low Bs or high C's throughout the year, which put me shy of reciving honor roll and getting a higher GPA. I took other challenging honor courses and did well. This year, I am taking honors and college courses, and am off to a great start. So, overall I am asking if I have a chance even if I don't have a perfect academic record? Thank you and God Bless, Emmaleigh

Can Vietnamese take scholarship in Westpoint?

I’m a junior in high school! Should I get into the interview my senior year?

Hey Thomas, I’m a sophomore in HS, looking to apply for the USMA. My mom is always on my ass saying how I need to do volunteer hours in order to get into it, if I have the minimum to graduate is this okay? Or does West Point genuinely care about the community service hours?

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Do you know an Aidan Dillon? He's my brother, he's a senior at West Point

Do I have to be in an Army JROTC in order to go to West Point? My high school only has an Air Force JROTC

Hi, I am in eighth grade going into ninth.I have been looking into it a lot. So what would I do right after graduating from the USMA at West Point?

Would it be helpful to be a eagle scout in boy scouts

What if my academics are not good enough? I did a lot of extracullicular activities and was really involved in my JROTC program.

Does marshal arts like aikido count as a team sport ?

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1600 SAT and 4.0 GPA, but no extra curriculars, will I get accepted?

What does JROTC do to ROTC

Can you speak vietnamese? Do you remember vietnam?

Will it be harder for me to get into the academy if I'm homeschooled???

Hi I have a few other questions

Hi Thomas ! I know it’s a old vid but, I’m 22 years old played high school baseball, and I had a 3.1 gpa, I just started jc a year ago and maintain a 3.3 so far, so I wanted to know if I’m too old for West Point?

Thank you for this video sir,i have a question sir?i heared some filipino can join in west point academy,im filipino and im not a US citizen,haven't greencard.im here in Philipine.what is the qualification to able to apply sir?

If you are currently serving in the military and want to attend Westpoint and apply, when accepted are you automatically relieved from your unit and sent to Westpoint or do you need to finish your contract?

Hi Thomas does boy scouts help

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Hey Thomas! I am currently very interested in going to West Point and I was wondering if you could review my application. I have a 4.4 GPA. I am a member of the speech and debate society, and I am a member of the Student Council. I have attended the American Legion Boys State and I am an Eagle Scout. In my Boy Scout Troop, I served as the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, as well as the Senior Patrol Leader. I play boys volleyball (IT'S a big sport in SOCAL) and I am a starter on the team. I have not been captain, but I have been co-captain once. How does my application look?

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