My post to you mentioned noting about Politico.
Carson in his book says he was “offered” a scholarship to West Point.
There is no such thing as being “offered” a scholarship to West Point.
My brother was nominated by a sitting U.S. Senator from Mississippi.
After a lengthy process, he was “appointed” to West Point and graduated
from West Point about the same time line as Carson’s story.
There is no such thing as being “offered” a scholarship to West Point.
It did not exist 40 years ago. Not 100 years ago. And does not exist today.
You are either nominated and “appointed” or not “appointed”.
See post 501
It seems at least currently one can apply without being nominated.
My father went to West Point, and as I understand it he was given financial help since he couldn't otherwise afford it. Although my knowledge of this is based second hand on conversation I had with him decades ago. Sometimes such impressions are in error.
You are wrong about “scholarships” at WestPoint, says the United States Military Academy: https://books.google.com/books?id=e14EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA153&dq=%22west%20point%22%20tuition%20scholarship&pg=PA153#v=onepage&q=%22west%20point%22%20tuition%20scholarship&f=false
OK, so what if you didn't read the DemoRAT hack piece by Politico; you still agree with it and are using the same tactic by contorting the truth to make your case.
Of course West Point didn't offer scholarships; I stated it was a term they used and still use - it's shorthand for a longer explanation of what they really do, get it???
But I can see that I am responding to a person that lacks understanding and is looking for ant reason to put down Carson.
I'll state this way then - I am responding to a person who agrees with a Politico DemoRAT hack piece, so why should you believe what I stated in post 503 or this post? Just don't call yourself a conservative because we are a lot more intelligent than you who are so GULLIBLE and DENSE.
GOOD LUCK!
Read the second to the last page on the West Point prospectus at
http://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/shared%20documents/wp_prospectus.pdf
IT STATES:
ADMISSIONS DECISIONS
West Point has a rolling admissions policy. Outstanding, qualified, nominated candidates will be offered admission as their records become complete. All admissions files must be complete, to include nominations, by the last workday in February.
Financial and Service Obligation
As a cadet, you are a member of the U.S. Army and receive a full scholarship and an annual salary of more than $10,000 from which you pay for your uniforms, textbooks, a laptop computer, and incidentals. There is no tuition charge, but there is a requirement for an initial deposit. Room, board, and medical and dental care are provided by the United States Government.
SO SHUT UP DEMORAT TROLL (AND ALL THE REST OF YOU HATERS)!