WEST POINT: Episode 01. A Day in the Life of a West Point Cadet | Long Gray Lessons

Episode 01. A Day in the Life of a West Point Cadet
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Making the most of reorgy week (day) at West Point. Here, Pascal and I will give you a tour of our man cave / lair.
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[@christiana5453]

I've been accepted to West Point and I'm so excited!

[@Ocean-sw1fq]

Sup dude! I got accepted as well and came across this video! My brother currently attendees the school! You join for academics?

[@shanemorley7143]

Congrats !! Good luck!

[@briannafejeran6928]

Congratulations!!

[@justinagbor9724]

Congrats 🎉

[@BrookeBerghuis]

How is your West Point journey going so far?

[@ngoctruong4754]

Thomas! You are indeed the pride of the Vietnam Southerners! I feel so proud seeing this video clip!

[@LongGrayLessons]

Thank you, Ngoc. I appreciate your support!

[@GRANDMASTER614]

Hey man, my name is Tino. I really appreciate recording all of this stuff. I'm deep into my application for class of 2021 and watching your videos is really helping me prepare mentally for what West Point is going to be like.

[@LongGrayLessons]

GRANDMASTER614 Glad you're enjoying the content and that it's helping you. Good luck with the application process. Stick through it.

[@haliefaith5]

Did you get in?

[@Paul-xk5wg]

Long Gray Lessons I’m a freshman in high school. Should I start applying soon

[@BrookeBerghuis]

Did you ever get in Tino?

[@mrluffwaffapilotgorring492]

Gotta give it up to them loyal ass Asian Americans that devote them self's to our military thanks bro I got you for life

[@PrestonBozeman]

mrluffwaffapilot gorring thats gonna be me one day man

[@LongGrayLessons]

Thanks for taking the time to stop by my channel. Let me know if there's other content you'd like to see!

[@aa-tq7bv]

I appreciate how every Day In the Life for every academy shows the guys waking out completely dead

[@militarygf11]

Definitely will follow your vlongs!!

[@LongLe-dy1jl]

Officer Le my Son was a cadet who was Daniel Le class of 2009. Thanks for your service 👍

[@gabriellasorrentino6697]

Love the Haitian flag!!!

[@citizen20twenty44]

How can one get away with not working out for 5 months while attending West Point?

[@randye2710]

he's medical LOL

[@CherryMosley]

there are gym classes there

[@LongGrayLessons]

Citizen20 Twenty Every cadet an athlete. 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@exsgt007]

They'd completely fail room inspection if they were on active duty.

[@jevazquez2]

Can you do a video on what you and the other cadets did while on liberty? Also can you explain to the viewers what is West Point liberty and leave policy for each class of cadets?

[@bodyboardingtoday4897]

Tankers lead the way! 🇺🇸

[@LongGrayLessons]

:P

[@militarygf11]

Tom!!!! It's been so long since I've seen you! Love the videos! 👍👍

[@LongGrayLessons]

+Bao Hanson It has been forever, hasn't it?! Thank you so much! I hope you're doing well. :) Please keep in touch!

[@joecobra9672]

Life in there is more easy than i thought except when it comes to academics of course

[@PrestonBozeman]

I love how y’all are just a bunch of goofballs. XD

[@ianjung2430]

he reminds me eugine choi from mr. sunshine

[@medjina12]

Wow pascal I love his chanel

[@qualitysweat9631]

Damn, this remind so much of being in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers Cadet/Officer Corps ☹️

[@ivi122]

The beds are a mess...don’t they check to make sure your room and beds are organized? I thought they’re strict?

[@funkyfresh6450]

Where's the hazing?!?

[@notjin2109]

Hey, I was wondering. I get that West Point is an amazing experience to grow as an individual and citizen and then you have service. But what was and will be your financial/ salary status after graduation and service?

[@LongGrayLessons]

The pay scales are online!

[@SlavicStrenght]

Hey, do you have any ideas about international applicants? What are the requirements to join?

[@LongGrayLessons]

Please refer to this link for more information: www.westpoint.edu/admissions/SitePages/Pros_Cadets_International.aspx

[@missymason2377]

That was awesome

[@ryanoshea6687]

im trying to get into west point once i graduate high school in 2020 whats the type of gpa and grades you want in high school for west point

[@LongGrayLessons]

Ryan Wood Hey Ryan. Check out my latest video to find out more information!

[@johnhartmann2357]

I know a guy who got into one of the service academies (air force academy). He was in civil air patrol as a senior nco cadet in our squadron. He was appointed by our local congressman to attend and was also an eagle scout. I don't know what grades he had, but being an eagle scout and in civil air patrol greatly helped him to be appointed.

[@cadetrenew]

Ryan Wood First, what do you want to do in the military?

[@benphillips5517]

Friend at my school got a full ride football scholarship to West Point

[@tylerboots1394]

Ryan Wood average is a 3.7 gpa and a 28-30 on act

[@conchauvnch9606]

I see one of your flag there...one of your family member was a QLVNCH yeah? My dad was a marine Si QuanTruong Vo Bi Quoc Gia Viet Nam in Da Lat.

[@raymondgomez13]

Seriously 5 months of nonworking out?!?! Cake walk. But I remember butter bars used to get treated like shit from senior NCO in all my unit's.

[@mikeearls126]

what i want to know is what your major is and how hard the classes are

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

What's with the Haitian and Vietnamese flags in the dorm?

[@kingja2000]

Hey I am a junior in High School, and I think I can get my academics and I workout daily, I am taking SAT and ACT practice tests. I play football, am on a diet to stay in shape, but I have one question: What else should I do? Student Government, other clubs, or something else?

[@claybrewer6641]

kingja2000 do as much as you can. Prove you have a good grasp of everything you do, whether it's sports, academics, extracurriculars, clubs, community service, or motivation.

[@claybrewer6641]

Aaron Aponte Hahahaha

[@NGAEAGLES]

Clay Brewer yeah I was in your same position last year. I'm on track to going to West Point right now but I had a lot of work to do. I agree with Aaron's advice though. Go for it and let the chips fall where they may.

[@ComputerTechnic217]

I am a student who gets around a 85-95 range in grades. I've been looking into getting into West Point - do you think it would be a smart choice?

[@carloszepeda8341]

Rifath im not him but if you can keep that up or make it that gap smaller i say you have a good chance of getting in but idk man i want to get in to but im not an upperclassmen yet so im not sure

[@LongGrayLessons]

Hey Rifath. Continue to work hard academically, physically, and in the leadership pillar. If you want to do it, put in an application! West Point looks at each applicant holistically. Just be sure to show improvement over time. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@dannahawkins9410]

Bartending Invasion Cadence I want to invoke the draft

[@bentlegndude]

Did you guys sleep on top of your bed with a blanket or in it?

[@truongus5761]

How challenging are the academic classes?

[@JA-jz2zj]

Why does it say HAITI in the guys shirt ?

[@AzingGaming]

Do u have free days on the weekends.And what majors do they offer and what do u guys visit ur family in the summer or school breaks?

[@LongGrayLessons]

Yes, you do. They have a plethora of majors. Check out this link: www.usma.edu/curriculum/SiteAssets/SitePages/Home/Majors%20Brochure%20(CL%20'19).pdf You can visit your family during the weekends when you take pass or when you are on leave.

[@Relco12]

holy shit i never thought i’d see a viet usma student, how’d you get in? i’ve been interested in joining

[@calvinlu3433]

How often do yall pt at West Point?

[@ayjay10016]

bad sound! ???

[@LongGrayLessons]

What sound?

[@michaelwazowski4571]

Citadel>West Point

[@lilsmoke8518]

Yeah right buddy paying at citadel 😂over a free education for on of the top schools in the nation

[@GRANDMASTER614]

I have a question. Along with the Congressional nomination, can you also upload letters of recommendation from teachers and such?

[@NGAEAGLES]

GRANDMASTER614 yes but they are not required. You will need teacher evaluations, however.

[@GRANDMASTER614]

keith kovac thanks, but I already got my appointment :)

[@InspirationIsFree]

So is your roommate an international student from Haiti? Does he get a commission when he goes home to his own armed forces or does he serve in the US Army after graduation? How does that work?

[@LongGrayLessons]

InspirationIsFree Yes he is. He commissions back in his country and serves there.

[@Исламиребята]

👍👍👍👌

[@ArtemisFowl01]

How hard was West Point for you?

[@LongGrayLessons]

It wasn't bad! Had some difficult moments but well worth the ride.

[@dannahawkins9410]

I was born at Fort Knox and I was kidnapped from Fort Knox when I stopped in Elizabethtown to pick up the tickets to take my children to Kentucky Kingdom when I went to the service counter to pick up the tickets I read what it said on the counter I have my service portrait in my gallery pictures as well as my passport pictures

[@subulaji1]

Umm 0645 is late bro. 0545 is late too.

[@jacquibarnes8725]

Hi I was wondering how the application process was for you and when did u start considering and prepping for West Point I'm only 14 but it has been my goal for a good ten years

[@andresbarcenas9851]

Jacqui Barnes Right now I'm a junior in high school and have opened my West Point Admission after spring break. I can tell you you right now, study for the PSAT early, aim for a 1200 (a competitive score) and maintain a 3.7 gap and above. Sophomore year focus on the PSAT (again) and if you aren't already join your schools JROTC program and establish yourself as a superior cadet as this will get you points with the West Point Liaison. Junior year focus on the SAT and ACT and aim for competitive scores above 1200/30. Apply early for the SLE (Summer leadership Experience) because if you get accepted your chances of attendance go up. Do stay fit however as there is a mandatory fitness test (CFA) for entry into any military academy

[@jacquibarnes8725]

Thanks for the advice I will definitely use it well, and as far as the jrotc program goes I have enrolled in a military college prep academy for high school so I'm hoping things go well there and good luck with your admissions process

[@bbbko2841]

Do I need to join the rotc class because I don't want to because as in my junior year I'm going to take 3 ap and 3 honors classes and if I take a rotc class it will drop my gpa

[@trin7955]

You don't need to, the vast majority of cadets weren't in JROTC. As long as you're doing varsity sports and keeping your grades up you should be fine

[@cadetrenew]

Most importantly, don't get defeated in failure. There is a good chance you won't make it but don't let that hinder you.

[@dannahawkins9410]

It'll make my ID card Elementary ID card

[@CherryMosley]

im currently in west point!

[@LongGrayLessons]

Nice! How did you like it?

[@CherryMosley]

Thomas Vlogs it's pretty cool so far the the upper class people are harsh as you know but it's all mental for me

[@cheesestar1130]

Lucky! I'm going to apply in a few years!

[@anais2697]

sksk drop a packing list

[@thewizard2271]

How did you feel when you were just stepping into West Point?

[@LongGrayLessons]

Nervous but excited. I would highly recommend visiting if you get the chance.

[@goldenb4654]

My God what is happening to these cadets nowadays. Vlogging? Is that even authorized by the OIC?

[@LongGrayLessons]

Just a different perspective that people from outside of the academy aren't used to seeing. Probably not. :)

[@ivi122]

Golden B I agree. Although I appreciate the video, I can’t believe they are allowed to vlog and also do they carry their phones around? I thought they were a bit more strict in there

[@quangtinpham1265]

You look like Vietnamese

[@memehunter7967]

He is. He got that RVN's flag hanging in his room lol.