What is West Point cadet salary?

A first-year cadet earns more than $1000 a month, and the amount increases each year. A portion of that cadet pay is deposited into a personal checking account.
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What is the average salary for a West Point graduate?

The average salary of a West Point graduate is $100,000; their early-career salary is $83,500 and their mid-career salary is $155,000. This makes their 10-year salary earnings potential $1,000,000 and their 20-year salary earnings potential $2,550,000.
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Is West Point Cadet considered active duty?

While enrolled at the academies, students have the rank of midshipman (Navy) or cadet (Air Force and Army) and are considered to be on active duty (10 U.S.C. §101(d)). They live in military barracks, wear uniforms, and participate daily in military training and professional development.
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How much sleep do West Point cadets get?

Actigraphy data revealed that cadets received much less nighttime sleep (naps not included) during the Fall academic semester than they reported receiving in the month before CBT (total: x =5.32 hrs, s.d.=35.3 mins; school nights: x =4.86 hrs, s.d.= 37.4 mins; non-school nights: x =6.56 hrs, s.d.=64.4 mins).
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What rank do West Point cadets have?

Joining “The Long Gray Line” of West Point graduates is a mark of distinction, representing high achievement and the promise of outstanding, ethical leadership. Upon graduation, you will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army.
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Do you still get paid after your 4 years of active?

Generally speaking, only retired personnel with 20 years of active-duty service qualify for “pay” in the form of a military pension. However, veterans with service-related disabilities may qualify for monthly disability compensation from the VA, depending on their level of disability.
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Do cadets outrank anyone?

So yes, a West Point cadet DOES outrank a sergeant. Or a sergeant major for that matter. But only a complete cadidiot would get his or her cadet rank confused with an NCO's authority and influence.
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Do West Point cadets go home for Christmas?

All cadets receive Christmas, spring, and summer leave, along with the four-day Thanksgiving Break.
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Can West Point cadets drink alcohol?

Cadet Privates of legal age are only allowed to consume alcohol when on pass or leave and when outside of the West Point Military Reservation and the walking limits boundaries.
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Do West Point cadets get weekends off?

While you'll be busier at USMA than your typical college, you'll have holiday vacations and free weekends.
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Is it harder to get into West Point or Harvard?

- West Point accepts a higher percentage of a smaller number of applications. - Applications to West Point are limited to Member of Congress, the President, and the US Army.
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Do West Point cadets keep their uniforms?

I spend most of my time at their Military Academy Eloy Alfaro, and in honor of that officer who was a graduate of the West Point class of 1939, I donated my Full dress uniform to their Military Academy. Hopefully it is still on display at their museum. Yes, you keep all your uniforms after graduation.
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Can West Point cadets become Rangers?

Yes. As a matter of fact, they often do attend Ranger school during the summer. It is important to keep in mind that this is a very competitive opportunity and only a select few cadets will be allowed to go. If you are curious, cadets are tough and tend to do pretty well there.
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Do students at West Point pay tuition?

100% Fully Funded Education.

Not only do cadets receive fully funded tuition, but they also receive room and board, medical and dental insurance, and a monthly stipend.
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What is the lowest West Point graduate?

The 'goat' Matthew Mayeaux, the lowest ranked in the graduating class, holds up his diploma, during commencement exercises at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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Are West Point cadets allowed to be married?

You must meet certain requirements specified by public law. You must be a United States citizen, at least 17, and not yet 23 years of age on July 1 of your year of USMA admission. You must not be married, pregnant, or have a legal obligation to support a child or children.
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Can West Point cadets marry?

You have to be unmarried at the time of induction and throughout your four years at USMA. As @AROTC-dad said, people don't get married as cadets. People getting engaged is a regular occurrence, however. West Point sweethearts and 2%ers also tend to get married right after graduations.
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Can an officer date a cadet?

during CAP activities. Because senior members have intrinsic supervisory authority over cadets, senior members will not date or have an intimate romantic relationship with a cadet at any time, regardless of the circumstances.
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Can you use phones at West Point?

If you are meaning enlisted military training for boot camp or basic training you will have a “communications blackout.” You will get a few times to make phone calls home but you won't be carrying a cell phone around during training. No photos, no texting, no surfing the web. etc.
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Is there partying at West Point?

What is the party scene like on campus? Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday. Good parties are few and far between.
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Can you quit West Point?

There are appropriate times to make a rational decision to leave West Point including the end of semesters or the end of the year.
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Do you call a cadet sir?

In as much as military courtesy works both directions in the chain of command, you will be addressed as "Cadet Jones." The terms "Sir”, “Ma'am" or "Sergeant" will be used to show the appropriate respect when conversing with or replying to a cadre or a cadet officer or noncommissioned officer of higher rank.
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What do you call a first year cadet?

At other colleges, during your first year, you would be referred to as a Freshman; but at West Point you are a “Plebe.” A shortening of the Latin word plebeian, the underprivileged commoners of ancient Rome, Plebes are the entry level cadets at the U.S. Military Academy.
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Do you get yelled at in cadets?

Q: Do the Scouts get yelled at? A: We don't yell, we project! With loud strong encouragement the Scouts will know who is in charge.
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