West Point after civilian college

yousonofatree · 06-24-2009, 03:34 PM

Does anyone know how common it is for civilian college grads to enroll in West Point after graduation? I was looking at the application and noticed that everything is geared towards high school accomplishments, and there aren't many areas to put college accomplishments and experiences. Thanks

Anonagron · 06-24-2009, 08:31 PM

Don't know how common it is, but it does occur. My rising yearling had someone in his company that had just earned a 4-yr degree and was starting all over at USMA.

I do know you can attach a resume (or could for class of 2012) to the application if there was additional information on it that was not covered in the application. I would call admissions for specific advice on this before submission to make sure this information is still current.

mrgreenapple · 07-01-2009, 06:05 PM

why don't you just go OCS and have your commission in a year? Unless you feel like being treated like a kid for 4 years

Stormtrooper30 · 07-01-2009, 10:09 PM

If you have already graduated from a 4 year college, would you be able to take advanced courses and skip the basics at West point?

antonuccia · 07-02-2009, 12:56 AM

I am in the same boat, currently I am about to go into my junior year of college. I was going to apply for the class of 2014 ,but I was told all about how the credits transfer. They do not really transfer you have to validate ,which entails taking a final for every class you want credit for. In this case three or four years of credits is anywhere between 30 and 40 finals. Personally, I think I am just going to do OCS and finish my degree,but whatever floats your boat.

yousonofatree · 07-02-2009, 09:47 AM

Oh I didn't know how you could "transfer" classes like that. On the website, it just says:

Quote:

Originally Posted by http://admissions.usma.edu/FAQs/faqs_admission.cfm#TRANSFER

Q: Do you accept transfer students?

A: No. Students in college or with previous college credit may apply to West Point if they meet the basic requirements. However, those students still enter West Point as plebes (freshmen) and must complete the four-year program.

yousonofatree · 07-02-2009, 09:49 AM

Ok, I just found this

Quote:

Originally Posted by http://www.dean.usma.edu/AP/

Transfer credit:

USMA does not transfer credits from other institutions of higher education. However, courses recorded on official transcripts with a grade of “B” or better from other colleges, will be reviewed for validation credit. Cadets who validate courses may choose to take additional electives or request consideration for the advanced course in the respective subject. The final decision for validated credit is determined by the appropriate department.

phillies252 · 07-22-2009, 02:13 PM

Hey I was wondering if you get written up in college one time by an RA, does West Point find out about it?

hooyahmicah · 07-22-2009, 05:00 PM

If anyone has any specific questions about college -> WP, feel free to PM me. I had two years of college before deciding to come to WP and now here I am.

Anonagron · 07-30-2009, 01:20 AM

phillies, I think that depends a lot on what the "write up" by the RA was for. If it means you were arrested and have a criminal record, WP will need to know. If it was for something else, it may or may not show up on your student record or transcript I suppose. Anything on your school record will of course be seen by USMA admissions. If it was something minor, I seriously doubt WP will find out about it unless you ask your RA to write you a letter of recommendation. If it would be seen as an Honor Code violation at USMA, I personally believe you would be better off coming clean with it in your app, esp. if it is something that is bothering your conscience. USMA is not looking for perfect kids, but for men and women of character. They know applicants are going to have made mistakes. I have seen others ask similar questions on this forum, and the advice has usually been to use that in your app essay questions, stating what you learned from your mistake and how it has changed your behavior for the better. Just my two cents....