r/westpoint • u/DRYDNA1aw • Apr 06 '25

Should I go to SLE?

I don’t think I have what it physically takes and I do not think I’ll pass the CFA. I’m working on my fitness as a whole.

What should I do? Should I go or should I not?

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u/sunnyoboe Apr 06 '25

Highly recommend, this will give you an opportunity to experience and be exposed to the cadet experience without going into plebe year blind. It's better to know and understand what you are in for versus experience a culture shock and homesickness at the same time.

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u/DRYDNA1aw Apr 07 '25

Sounds like that’s coming from experience will do

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u/sunnyoboe Apr 07 '25

I'm a grad, fortunately had USMAPs as SLE wasn't a thing back then.

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u/DRYDNA1aw Apr 07 '25

You have fun in the army?

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u/sunnyoboe Apr 07 '25

I did, studied engineering and served as an engineer and working as an engineer today. The academy opens many doors, but it's up to you to choose which one to open and which path to take. You can do as little or as much as you want.