<p>Anyone know how long the out-process(for dropping out of West Point) will take?</p>
<p>It’s designed to take atleast a week or two. You have to be interviewed by your whole chain of command and are given a few days between those interviews to give you proper time to think about what you’re doing. BTW, the academy doesnt WANT you to leave- they’ve already put alot of time and money into your success.</p>
<p>Basically they think you’re the best of the best and want to draw out the process as long as it takes.</p>
<p>oh, and DONT QUIT</p>
<p>Interesting link for plebes thinking of leaving West Point:
[Quitting</a> West Point](<a href=“http://www.west-point.org/parent/plebe-net/quitting.html]Quitting”>Quitting West Point)</p>
<p>Ann, thank you for that link. The posts there have a very important message, with specifics, to those already at WP who might be thinking about leaving, but they also have, I think, quite a bit to say about how one approaches life in general, as well as a military career in the Army. The advice re USMA would be a good thing for aspiring cadets to think about up front. </p>
<p>I generally read all posts on this forum, but might have skipped a thread about “how do you leave” … which, to me, turned out to be one of the more inspiring arguments for staying the course on at USMA, or on whatever path you choose. </p>
<p>Much appreciated.</p>
<p>Out processing can often take longer than one or two weeks… there was one cadet in my CFT platoon that put in his papers after a few hours at Buckner, but was not permitted to leave until 3-and-a-half weeks later…</p>
<p>What if the decision to leave is not the cadet’s?
If a plebe is struggling to keep up to standards, academically for example, how much effort will the academy expend to retain them? Will their problems be recognized and if so will assitance be offered? Is retraining (IE- summer school) an option or are they immediately dismissed?</p>
<p>There certainly are options - each case is an individual one. Whether academic standards are not met (GPA too low) or a class is failed then there are several routes.
STAP - summer school is offered and a failed class can sometimes be made up in the summer.
Additionally the academy has the option of “turning back” a cadet, especially a plebe or separation.
Some cadets who are separated are invited to reapply, do so and readmitted.</p>
<p>“If a plebe is struggling to keep up to standards, academically for example, how much effort will the academy expend to retain them? Will their problems be recognized and if so will assistance be offered?”</p>
<p>USMA is committed to helping every cadet succeed. Plebes are assigned team leaders who should be able to identify problems and counsel them on what they need to do. However, it is up to the plebe to make sure that he/she asks for help (the earlier the better), and puts in the required effort. If they do there is plenty of help available.</p>
<p>I’ve always heard that USMA will “set you up to succeed,” but that it’s up to you “to run the distance.” That is certainly true for both academic and physical standards – at some point, you need to take responsibility for what you are doing.</p>
<p>It would be worth noting that about 7% of the Corps – approximately 300 cadets – were separated at the beginning of this semester for various (and sometimes multiple issues).</p>
<p>Everyone admitted has the potential to do great things here. It’s up to you to make it happen.</p>