The West Point Candidate Book: How to Prepare, How to Get In, How to Survive

by William L. Smallwood

How to prepare, how to get in, how to survive, plus advice for parents. This is a must-have book for those thinking of attending West Point. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929311027
• ISBN13: 9780929311029
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Beacon Books (AZ)
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Invaluable!

Our family purchased this book after admission to West Point and before the school year started. It includes an array of very practical information I haven't seen in any WP publication or anywhere else. I find the format of the book makes it a very easy read and am grateful it exists. I don't understand criticizing the author for saying there is an updated version - perhaps the reader should have considered it had been updated since he/she was 12. Whether you're thinking about applying or already admitted, read this book.

An invaluable resource

I got this book several years ago and it has been my guiding light through the entire admissions process. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone applying or considering applying to West Point. Smallwood lets the candidate know, in no uncertain terms, what they are getting themselves into and how to prepare for it. The section on "How To Get In" is particularly helpful during the complex admissions process. I would recomend this book for any potential applicant for one simple reason: It worked for me. I received an appointment to West Point this year--largely because of the information in this book.

Great book for those interested in West Point

A very good book for those interested in attending the United States Military Academy. Provides very straight forward information about what is required, what it is like being a cadet both good and bad. A perfect book to give to either the parent of or the interested student.

2000 Edition is out

Present edition is not the 1992 book listed here. A new version was released in 2000 that covers the many changes at West Point in recent years.

Excellent Book--worth buying if you want to get in!

Although I cannot make a statement about the how to survive at West Point (medically disqualified) I can say that the preparation and application process suggestions are the best. This book is a definite original...I would seriously consider reading this book...or at least the parts that you need. The preparation is especially important, especially the academic part since the responsibilities given to a student can apply at any college/university as well.