Class of 2020 USNA Appointment Thread
Letsdothis/DS/Jan 20th Appointment and Acceptance/VA-07 Congressional Nom
View ArticleSo what are your kids doing for the summer?
Just curious what you (or your kids) summer plans are? My son will be a sophomore and has dreams of a service academy appointment. Summer is a good time to explore interests and opportunities that can...
View ArticleEnd of the Line for USNA
End of the line for my DS, he received his denial letter from USNA this morning. He is quite disappointed as he really liked our trip to Annapolis. Thanks for all the help and guidance on the forums,...
View ArticleThe new TWE - Sent by E-mail Poll
USNA Admissions appears to be transitioning into sending out the traditional "TWE" by email instead of 'snail mail'. It is clear to see by the 'tsunami' of electronic TWE notices over the past 4-5...
View ArticleQuestions about depression and the academy
I have been struggling with depression for a while now but have not sought help because depression can be a disqualifying condition so I have just been soldiering on because its my dream to go to the...
View ArticleApplying to USAFA from AFROTC
Can you apply to USAFA as a contracted sophomore in AFROTC?
View ArticleWhen do they get moved out?
I gave 4 plebes a ride home today from spring break in warmer climates and none could give me a good answer for when they "move out". One jokingly said I could pick him up tomorrow, (obviously not...
View ArticleAnybody from Missouri received a nomination yet??? (Class of 2020)
Has anybody heard from Senator Blunt or McCaskill confirming that they got a nomination yet? Or from any of your local representatives(especially Hartzler)? In previous years the senators have notified...
View ArticlePrep School
For those waiting appointments, can prep school appointments be offered during this period, or are they given after the 1200 slots are filled? Any prep slots given out yet?
View ArticleUSCGA 2020 appointments
DS just received phone call from the USCGA offering him an appointment class of 2020. No email yet. He is at school and does not know yet. Any other calls today?
View ArticleCompetitiveness of USAF UPT vs USNA/USMA
My lifelong dream is to serve as a military aviator, specifically to fly fighters or attack helicopters. My first choice would be fixed-wing, so I have been focusing on USAFA. However, the more I look...
View ArticleROTC and college selection
How accurate is ROTC in matching scholarships to schools at which the candidate has a decent chance at being accepted ? DS son was awarded 4yr scholarships at 3 very competitive schools. He's been...
View ArticleAppointee visit April 8th anyone else? And any sight seeing musts?
Headed to the academy so my DS can see the USAFA since his appointment and to also visit the area for 3 days. He has reserved the appointee visit through an email invite from the academy since his...
View ArticleSTEM Program
If anyone has had personal experiences with USNA's STEM summer program, feedback would be greatly appreciated. I am considering applying soon.
View ArticleNational Pool Time?
so I've been stalking the threads and it seems as though they take anywhere from 300-400 from the national pool. Are the kids who didn't get a TWE yesterday the ones they are considering? Does anyone...
View ArticleWhen you miss breakfast your metabolism
When you miss breakfast your metabolism responds by slowing down. Your body receives hunger signals from the brain and automatically switches to the development of energy conservation. This means...
View ArticleUniversities with Pilot/Aviation programs and ROTC
I'd like to start collecting a list of universities for my son to consider that offer good Aviation/Aeronautical/Aerospace programs AND flight training with ROTC programs. At this point we aren't...
View ArticleA little help?
We are not a Navy family or even a military family for that matter. For my daughter, those 5 years after commission are totally "Undiscovered Country", and 9year commitment looks like forever to a 17...
View ArticleBFE for USAFA?
Does USAFA appointees get a BFE similar to USMA for being accepted? or is it just a simple letter on your portal?
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