Final answer:
No, Poe was not an officer-candidate at West Point as he was expelled from West Point for neglecting his duties and disobeying orders.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks whether Poe was an officer-candidate at West Point. No, Poe was not an officer-candidate at West Point. He did attend West Point as a cadet from 1830 to 1831, but he was expelled for neglecting his duties and disobeying orders. Poe did not pursue a military career after leaving West Point.