United States Military Academy

United States Military Academy

West Point, NY, USA
Public
4 Year

Carla's Review

Review of United States Military Academy

from FL

Describe your college in three sentences.

One of the most beautiful campuses and everyone I met was great. Although it may seem as though you're sacrificing a lot it is all worth it in the end.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Apply early and do your best. Play sports, be active in the community, keep your grades in tip top shop, obtain leadership roles in the clubs you're a part of. Try to make a difference. They care about a whole cadet not just one that is a gold academic egg or a D-1 athlete that doesn't have a 3.0 gpa.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

From what I've been told by not only admissions but also current cadets you're definitely getting a top-notch education.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The dorms aren't dorms, they're barracks. They're not huge but they definitely have enough space for everyone and due to having inspections it will always be clean.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The food isn't all that great all the time (typical college food) but you can order food and have company dinners which will have pizza and pasta or whatever the seniors decide on.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There are so many clubs and sports to be apart of. From singing to rowing to hunting they have absolutely everything. & If for some reason there's something they don't have you can create an organization or club with 3 others and officer (serves as a sponsor sort of.)

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

You don't pay for much. Only a couple thousand overall however it's not 100% free like everyone tells you. It's definitely all worth it though.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There's a plebe (freshman) pillow fight. There's also the naked man tradition that happens every year. You can find this stuff on YouTube.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Anyone looking for an exceptional education, a career in the military, or even just a head start on civilian life would definitely benefit.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

The variety of clubs, sports, and activities is amazing.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There is no greek life.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

I saw a lot of military police but not much else.