So you want to apply to West Point, but do you know what life will be like as a West Point cadet? If you’re like most applicants, you are expecting a lot of physical and mental hardship during the 4 years at the Academy. But these are merely general ideas. You’ve been thinking about and preparing for the past months or years for this dream as an Army Officer, but do you have what it takes to succeed?

You could read a book like Absolutely American: Four Years at West Point, which describes a vivid account of today’s West Point experience from the point of view of a Rolling Stones staff writer. But the pages out of a book are informative only up to a certain point. Why not supplement that knowledge with a video to see what life is really like for a first-year cadet? See what the insides of the barracks look like, how the cadets dine in Eisenhower Hall, and what type of training they must go through during Beast.

Surviving West Point is a 2-DVD set that follows the lives of several cadets, each varying by class year and background to offer you unique perspectives on the lifestyle and experience at West Point. Although West Point has held its steadfast image of Duty, Honor and Country since 1802, the Military Academy offers a completely different experience for everyone who enters its gates. In this DVD, you get to see up-close accounts of everything ranging from Beast summer training to going to classes during Plebe year. Plus, you get the unbiased point of view of National Geographic — you will find facts exactly as they are in real life.

See West Point from a cadet’s eyes before you decide to apply and watch National Geographic - Surviving West Point.

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