Medication DQs
This is my first post, but I have many questions. I am a junior in high school right now, and my goal is to go to a service academy, preferably West Point, and here's my story. Academically, I do quite...
View ArticleChoosing a school...
I have a few questions to ask so I'll just put them all into one post: I recently received two, three year scholarships (AROTC) to both a public and private school and seem to be having a hard time...
View ArticleVMI Open House & Overnight 2016
Just curious to hear from those that went to the recent VMI Open House (or from anyone that went to any of the VMI Open Houses this year Sep 2015-Mar 2016). Looks like there is one more Open House this...
View ArticleAs a parent the waiting is tough
first post. Hello all. Our son is a senior and ranked 19th in his class of 155 with a gpa of 3.8+. His gpa the past two years has been over a 4. Our school does their gpa a bit different than some I...
View ArticleUSAFA Summer Seminar Application Benefits
I heard somewhere that "Summer Seminar attendees are viewed favorably", and I am going this June. What does the Air Force have to say about applicants that have visited? How much does it help?
View ArticleAFSS then AF Sports Camp
My DD will be attending AFSS June 12-17 then will be going to the AF Sports camp June 19-24. Does anyone know if there would be the possibility of her staying at the Academy or would I have to figure...
View ArticleDivorced Parents Nomination Sources
I read somewhere that if you have divorced parents with joint-custody, you can apply for nominations from both of their representatives (aka 4 senators 2 house representatives). Is there any merit to...
View ArticleNeed Advice-hernia
I need some advice. It is almost the end of February and we just found out that son may have a hernia -- need to get confirmation from surgeon. He had his DoDMERB physical 4 months ago and no hernia...
View ArticleThayer System vs. "Prussian" System
I was doing a bit of research and found that Mann had based his educational system on the Prussian model. How is the Thayer System different than the Prussian System (or that found in American public...
View ArticleMedicine at academies
I am a junior in high school who will be applying to the service academies next year. Do the academies have a pre med program through their chemistry department? Because I've checked and navy doesn't...
View Article3Q' ed
My file has been complete for several months, should i have received a notice of 3Q'ed?
View ArticleContact from Recruiting Officer
My DD received an email from the AROTC Recruiting Officer at a university in North Carolina. I had never heard of the university and it isn't one of the schools my DD had chosen on her application. The...
View ArticleHero.....They are still out there
Medal Of Honor presentation today Thank You..... Push Hard, Press Forward!!
View ArticleFounders Day
My DS received an invitation to West Point Founders Day. He has not yet received an appointment but I am wondering if this invitation is a good thing or indifferent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
View ArticleGot a text - no change
I got a text from Cadet Command telling me to check my portal. NO CHANGE - Still says BOARDED What gives?
View ArticleMom brag
My 4-year AROTC winner just finished 2nd at his wrestling regionals and is now headed to sectionals. Look mom, no injuries! Part of me wants him to not run track this year to avoid injury between now...
View ArticleWhat's the deal for I-Day
I'm trying to figure out reservations for I-Day. Does anyone know the deal, meaning whether there is any reason for parents to be around the day after I-Day? I suspect not, but worth checking.
View ArticleClass of 2020 USNA Appointment Thread
Letsdothis/DS/Jan 20th Appointment and Acceptance/VA-07 Congressional Nom
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NJ Scholars Program 2016
Hello - I wanted to know if anyone in NJ got nominated for the NJ Scholars program. I just received my letter for the semi-finals interview. I wanted to see if there was anyone who was applying to any...
View Articleupdating info??
My DS has accepted his appointment, do they want them to keep updating their information? He plays Hockey and Lacrosse and at the time he completed his application he was not in season. He has since...
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