How many spots left?
Does anyone know approximately how many spots are left in the class of 2020? And does anyone know how many candidates are left?
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 ArticleStill waiting...
My son received an email last week that his application was closed and under review by the cadet evaluation board. We are going nuts... checking forums, email, vms, mail... asking CGA cadets we know......
View ArticleUSMA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread
USAFA has their thread up and running, so I guess it is time....Congratulations to all who have received appointments so far. Copy and paste and then add your own appointment to the list. Keep working...
View ArticleIm not happy....
In a short amount of time the main stream media will be reporting about an incident that has occurred at West Point. Im very upset with the myopic view a few bad cadets in their decision making in...
View ArticleStart enlistment process, or wait for USNA?
Hello, DD is a candidate for USNA class of 2020. Application is complete, just waiting for nomination/appointment (very hopeful!). She has no interest in ROTC or the typical college route, but her plan...
View ArticleTime of day for appointments?
So I have read a lot about how people hear about their AFA appointments, mostly seems like they get an email in the morning that there is a portal change, then when they go in the portal they see a...
View ArticlePersonal Internet Access, Worth it?
Is the personal internet access worth it? What amount of money will be charged? Can somebody give me an insight on what exactly would happen if I opted out? If I did, and later decided that I wanted...
View ArticleBates Method/Astigmatism
So I currently have astigmatism of 2.00 diopters. I understand that West Point (and all the other SA's) requires you to have 3.00 diopters or less of astigmatism, so I am trying to prevent my eyesight...
View ArticleMinority Status
I am African American and live in a single-parent home. Would this be considered a minority status to USAFA. Does USAFA actively seek out minorities?
View ArticleMail during Plebe Summer
I know you can contact family via phone once or twice over Plebe Summer. But how does sending / receiving mail work? Can you both receive and send mail, or can you only receive letters? Not sure...
View ArticleBeam Me Up, Scotty
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View ArticleQNS?
I received an update on my portal today saying I was found fully qualified, but due to class size could not be appointed, is this a QNS? And if so am I still technically in the running for an...
View ArticleNrotc Marine Option?
Im dying over here. It's getting late and have been pending decision for at least a month.
View ArticleVT ROTC scholarship change
Hello! I was awarded a 3 year scholarship to VT during the second round for Army ROTC and I checked the portal today and it said that I am a 4 year scholarship winner! why did my scholarship change? Is...
View ArticleAccepting VT admission offer
Hello, I have been awarded a 3 year AD scholarship to Virginia Tech. I have already accepted the ROTC scholarship and taken the DoDMERB exams. My status on DoDmets is currently complete-hold. I have...
View ArticleMarch 31st Last Day for USAFA appointments?
The official USAFA admissions timeline seems to indicate this. One more day until everyone knows?
View ArticleNROTC Unit Reputations
Hello, I was wondering if anybody happened to know what the reputation of the San Diego NROTC Unit (based out of SDSU/SDU) is? Are they a good program? Do they participate in activities at/with the...
View ArticleCost of four year ROTC scholarship.
I have a question for the recipients of the 4 year AROTC scholarships. Do you still need to pay your college/university the first semester tuition, expenses, and your uniform fee out of pocket before...
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