Anyone still waiting?
First post here and just wondering if anyone's still waiting on any type of communication from West Point...
View ArticleCandidate number?
I received a confirmation email for NASS and received a candidate number as well. What do I do with this number? I see everyone talking about "portals" or something ? Please explain what I need to do.
View ArticleHow to apply for a ADD/ADHD waiver
Help! My son who is a senior in HS, just got his letter stating he is required to get an administrative AMI. for D231.90. He was diagnosed ADHD in 1st grade, been on same dosage of Adderall for all...
View ArticleWhere Are They Now?
I am starting this thread for a couple of reasons. First, I have gotten PM's from people asking about my son and what he is doing/has done since he graduated. Secondly, with the waiting that goes on...
View ArticleMedical Forms for c/o 2020
The instructions says that this completed form is due today. However, what if we need to wait until we are 18 to get certain shots. Some of the vaccinations says we need to get after 18. So should we...
View ArticleWhat if I don't fly after USAFA....
Hi, as of yesterday I have accepted my appointment to USAFA. Since 8th grade the Air Force is where I wanted to be, and I am excited to have finally reach my goal and set upon new challenges next year...
View ArticleMy chances with the AFROTC scholarships
My name is Drake Huffman, I am 17 years old and am a junior in high school. I have a 3.3 GPA, I am very involved with community service in my town, from mini league football camps, to being camp...
View ArticleAppointee Tour 4/18
Flying out from Seattle for my son's appointee tour on 4/16...well at least that is/was the plan. Unfortunately the weather is looking like 2-feet of snow and 30mph winds. Flights cancelled all over...
View ArticlePost MMA Graduation Plans?
For the newly appointed (or those still waiting to hear), do you know what you want to pursue after graduation in 2020? Mariner at sea? maritime transportation? Armed Forces active duty officer? DS...
View ArticlePolice Records Report and Fingerprints quandry
Hello, first post here. My son has accepted an appointment to the USMA and we seem to be in a quandary. The local law enforcement offices here in California say they don't do police reports on minors....
View ArticleR-Day Backup
Does anyone know how tuition payment at a backup school works? I'm planning to pay the deposit and submit a housing application to backup school in case I end up getting injured before or during Beast....
View ArticleNo Appointment or TWE....just Crickets
I have seen about 13 candidates or parents of DD/DSs with out appointments and or TWEs...I figured we can keep track together and help any future candidates follow the progression. So here is a thread...
View ArticlePulmonary Valve Stenosis Waiver
My son was born with Congenital Pulmonary Valve Stenosis and had a balloon valvuloplasty when he was 6 weeks old. This procedure corrected the sticking valve and left him with a mild residual pulmonary...
View ArticleNaval and Marine Aviation
The 2016 class at the naval academy graduated 241 Navy Pilots and 95 Marine pilots. The 2016 class at the Air Force academy graduated almost 600 pilots. I understand that in 2016 98% of USAFA cadets...
View ArticleBest Eats for your assignment
Okay because another thread had diverted into which burger is best...5 Guys, In and Out, Whadda, etc. Let's post the restaurant that is a MUST for your assignment. Place $ signs for a cost aspect. I...
View ArticlePurdue vs ERAU for NROTC
My son has the option of attending Purdue or Embry Riddle on a 4yr NROTC scholarship. He wants to major in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering and since USMA does not offer Aerospace Engineering he is...
View ArticleImmunizations
My DS told us he needed to get a few shots before I Day. We called to make an appointment and the doctor's office said any missing shots would be given upon his arrival and if we opted to do it ahead...
View ArticleUSAFA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread
Congratulations to all who have received appointments so far. Copy and paste and then add your own appointment to the list. Keep working hard and see you all in June at I-Day. 1. kmlDad2020 DS...
View ArticleAROTC Transfers
Surprised nobody has posted about this yet, so here I go. CC has extended the transfer request deadline to May 4th, it was previously April 15th. I put my request in before April 1st, and now will most...
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