Is a USMA recruitment email commonly sent to junior enlisted like my self?

2018-08-11T16:09:50-04:00

I recieved an email on my Army email from a captain at the soldier administrations office at USMA say that I was among the best candidates from Fort Gordon to go to West Point. Is this a common email that is sent to junior enlisted like my self? I would like to apply if it is the case. Thoughts opinions?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2018 4:17 PM

2018-08-11T16:17:53-04:00

That's a great opportunity if it is legit. I have never heard of that. You should try and get more information and jump on it before it is too late!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2018 4:21 PM

2018-08-11T16:21:22-04:00

Yes these are legitimate emails that go out. Talk to your CoC about it if it truly intrests you.

Response by CSM Thomas McGarry made Aug 11 at 2018 4:25 PM

2018-08-11T16:25:57-04:00

I know many many years ago when I was in basic I was one day told I needed to go see the CO. When I appeared at his office I was told that my ASVAB score was high enough to be consider for the USMA Prep School, when I looked into it it turned out I was about 6 moths too old for consideration. You should really look into this great opportunity!!

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Aug 11 at 2018 4:39 PM

2018-08-11T16:39:29-04:00

I would definitely look into it. I wish I could have received that kind of opportunity; don't let it pass by.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Aug 11 at 2018 5:02 PM

2018-08-11T17:02:17-04:00

What’ve you got to lose?

Response by MAJ Keith FitzPatrick, CPIM, CSCP made Aug 11 at 2018 5:03 PM

2018-08-11T17:03:21-04:00

I was given the West Point Prep pitch in basic, as were a couple of other guys. Selection was based on ASVAB scores. Back then (1980) you had to go see the CO, but these days they might recruit electronically. I would check it out and accept the offer if legit. Did the e-mail come from an army.mil address?

Response by COL David Turk made Aug 11 at 2018 5:38 PM

2018-08-11T17:38:36-04:00

When I was in basic at Fort Dix (way back when), they assembled a bunch of us at one of the auditoriums, gave us a presentation on the prep school and WP, then extended an invite to apply. I passed. I already had one year of college, and had no intention of doing prep school and then four years at WP. Besides, I was doing my two years AD and that was it. Thirty three years of AD and reserves, I hit my MRD; who knew?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2018 5:39 PM

2018-08-11T17:39:47-04:00

Many with high scores do receive such emails from USMA. I received it once and was not qualified to go due to dependency status. If you meet all prerequisites, don’t overlook this opportunity. Take advantage of it and go become the leader the Army needs.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 11 at 2018 5:45 PM

2018-08-11T17:45:54-04:00

If you’re getting that do it one junior airman where I was got USAFA do it can be done the major academies all three have prep schools separate from the academies themselves look also at VMI my best friend from USAF went there also look at Citadel and the maritime colleges the states run look up all the Wikipedia pages on all I’d said one trick little known is that ROTC unit commanders can nominate for the academy for their svc look also at USMMA Kings Point my next younger brother went there I commissioned him the Army ROTC unit I’d been in before I went USAT OTS instead drilled a good deal at Wset Point I did all that with them had I know my PMS could’ve nominated me I’d have asked I did orienteering drilling rappelling with cadets aye with them stayed in their barracks trust me do it call them and ask them to submit you trust me you wouldn’t have gotten it if you weren’t really being noticed I assure you I’d be most eager to hear or chat more whenever you’d want....

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 11 at 2018 5:48 PM

2018-08-11T17:48:04-04:00

They probably review profiles of potential eligible ask about the USMA prep school plus you could submit to all the other schools as well when I’d been at USAF OTS I’d seen many prior enlisted from other svcs one guy even had Navy sub enlisted dolphins....

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2018 5:52 PM

2018-08-11T17:52:10-04:00

I don't know the criteria, but I got it as well so I'm assuming it's based off of asvab score

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2018 6:10 PM

2018-08-11T18:10:56-04:00

Even if it's a broad email, it's one they only send to those who meet the eligibility requirements. Usually it takes a recommendation from a Congressman to get in. Give a a shot.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2018 7:00 PM

2018-08-11T19:00:17-04:00

SPC Logan Daniels You are obviously squared away. Do not let a golden opportunity pass you by. Good luck.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 11 at 2018 7:16 PM

2018-08-11T19:16:48-04:00

Soldiers are usually nominated by thier command for the prep school. Almost never USMA. If this is legitimate you need to bring it to your command. Look seriously at your choices. I personally turned down opportunities to become commissioned. I have never regretted it. For those I know that did transition they had no regrets either. Good luck with whatever you decide. Thank you for your service.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 11 at 2018 11:12 PM

2018-08-11T23:12:50-04:00

And look at the WOCS for rotary wing being only high school is needed I realize you might not want flight necessarily we have a family friend who’d been army enlisted went flight as warrant got his Bach in aviation at Embry Riddle then USCG picked him up he finished his 20 years as USG O-3....

Response by LTJG Richard Bruce made Aug 12 at 2018 12:49 AM

2018-08-12T00:49:58-04:00

The DOD Academies have a limited number of slots for enlistment members that do not require a Congressional recommendation. One of your responses below mentioned bringing a spouse. Marriage as a cadet is not allowed. Cadets cannot have any financial or time obligations to an ex-wife or children. Cadet cannot have burdensome debts or other obligations that distract from 100% devotion to the academy. I may not totally accurate for current liberty policy, but my first years 4th class cadets were only allowed time off base from 1200-2200 Sat and from 0600-1800 Sun, plus holidays.
Write back to sender for more information. Go to the West Point website review academic and physical requirements and other small print. Going to any of the four armed forces academies is a nine year commitment. If it is not for you, look into ROTC programs.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2018 6:20 AM

2018-08-12T06:20:49-04:00

A great opportunity, please look into it and if so, take it, doors always open for one who does his best in his field.
One day I was sent to the CO's office, and there was an SF 1st. Lt. that remembered me from the DMZ in Korea. I was asked to transfer to the SF, he said I was one of the best solders he met on the DMZ.
At that time I was so deticated to my unit with the 82nd, I declined the offer, still today I can kick myself in the butt for not transferring, if I did, I'll be probably living at Spring Lake today.
Lesson learned, Lesson taken, so when back at home while in the police department, I was asked to go SWAT, I took the job and never regretted it.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Aug 12 at 2018 11:39 AM

2018-08-12T11:39:30-04:00

Go for it! Don’t disqualify yourself and put your packet.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 12 at 2018 2:49 PM

2018-08-12T14:49:04-04:00

This is probably the same sort of thing that SEALs and SF's do in boot: look for potential candidates who meet some basic requirements. Those requirements, however, are nowhere near what one typically needs to finish out that training. So this is probably the same thing - you meet the basic metrics, and they're seeing if you're interested. Certainly, I'd check it out. What have you got to lose?

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Aug 12 at 2018 3:00 PM

2018-08-12T15:00:05-04:00

Go for it, absolutely nothing to lose.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2018 3:13 PM

2018-08-12T15:13:42-04:00

If you fit the age and marital requirements, you should apply. You need an appointment on top of a passing grade on the admissions test. They may be granted by:
The Vice President
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Delegates to the House of Representatives from Washington, D.C., the Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands
The Governor of Puerto Rico
The Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico
The Secretary of the Army
There are other options for service members q.v.
https://www.usma.edu/admissions/_layouts/mobile/mblwiki.aspx?Url=%2Fadmissions%2FSitePages%2FApply_Nominations%2Easpx#Serv
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Response by CW4 Angel C. made Aug 12 at 2018 6:18 PM

2018-08-12T18:18:10-04:00

The Army is full of opportunities but they rarely come looking for you. When they come knocking open the door and answer the call!!!

Response by SFC Carlos Cruz made Aug 12 at 2018 7:38 PM

2018-08-12T19:38:45-04:00

Yes follow your dreams therefore take this a a opportunity to your future omg accept it ok.

Response by SGT Joseph Welsh made Sep 3 at 2018 3:17 PM

2018-09-03T15:17:59-04:00

PFC Daniels,

Go for it. I was stationed there as a part of the Staff & Faculty back in the early-to-mid eighties. The cadets that were prior service and / or had gone thru the Prep School were some of the best ones I saw and dealt with in my role.

We had one of our programmers who had applied and been accepted. He spent a year at the prep school, and then came in as a cadet. I was re-assigned halfway thru his second year, but kept in touch with former co-workers (large civilian workforce on the support side), and they said he did well.

Good Luck

Response by 2ndLt Fulton Recepcion made Sep 29 at 2018 8:24 AM

2018-09-29T08:24:31-04:00

If you think you have what it takes to be a leader of men and women, go for it! Anything less, you need not apply.

Response by SP5 William Hottel made Oct 25 at 2018 11:32 AM

2018-10-25T11:32:35-04:00

I was in basic training at Fort Campbell, KY in 1967 when I was offered the same opportunity. Being 18 years old and into a 3 year enlistment by only a few weeks, I did not have the ability to think ahead through the additional years that would be required and turned down this opportunity. I have regretted that decision for more than 50 years. In encourage you to not make the same mistake I did.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Oct 25 at 2018 12:05 PM

2018-10-25T12:05:15-04:00

The Army has slots for Active Duty people to attend, so you probably meet the requirements and this is an invitation to apply. The worst that can happen is they will tell you no, you didn't make the cut and if you make it, you will get one of the best free educations out there. Not to mention that West Pointers are one of the nation's oldest Good Old Boys Club.