In honor of Women's History Month: Dr. Mary Walker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/life...d59648-e180-11e5-8d98-4b3d9215ade1_story.html How times have changed with regard to military service and women.
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I received a email this morning reminding me to accept or decline my offer of admission before May first. Problem is there is no offer of admission on my portal. Does anyone have a similar experience...
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Does any body hear anything back from the last NROTC Board? My DS' status is still no decision.
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DS applied to SLE. He has not heard whether he is in the program, although the assumption is that it is not likely. My question may be a dumb one -- when can he expect a formal answer, either way? For...
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View ArticleApplicant Advice Appreciated
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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 ArticleWhat do i need to do?
Hi, I am a freshman in high school and have been considering applying to the USNA in my junior year. I do have some setbacks though. I am homeschooled, and have been for 4 years. While that may make my...
View ArticleNROTC 2 year scholarship/ advanced standing?
I'm currently a 3/c midshipman finishing up the spring semester. Has anyone heard anything about the side-load scholarship or advanced standing applications? My current NROTC advisor hasn't received...
View ArticleNot Good for Citadel Baseball
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View ArticleI'm a Cow at USMA, AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Hello all, I'm a cow at West Point right now. As expected, I'm spending this lovely Friday night in my room prepping my gear for some training in the morning. I ran across these forums and since it's...
View ArticleWhat I wish I knew before I-day
Welcome. You have no idea what you’re getting in to, but that’s okay. You’re joining a family of current mids, distinguished graduates, astronauts, and admirals. Parents, you’re about to send your kid...
View ArticleUSNA Re-application
I recently received a rejection email for the USNA class of 2020. Therefore, I quickly started my plan to reapply for the USNA class of 2021. I have a variety of questions on how I can improve my...
View ArticleIvy League should do more to promote ROTC: Column
This is an editorial piece in USA Today.... very interesting read.... http://www.usatoday.com/story/opini...w-faust-qualities-leadership-column/82584590/ If Harvard's president really wants more...
View ArticlePassport or Certificate of Citizenship
Hi all, I just had a quick question. When I apply for USMA and prove that I am an American citizen, do I send them a picture of my Passport or my Certificate of Citizenship because I became a citizen 5...
View ArticleLead program appointments
Hello everyone new to the forums and was wondering if any prior enlisted personnel have heard back yet? I know the common thought is that the boards generally meet in April but diving into some older...
View ArticleAFA TWE plan B, AFROTC and reapply 2021
Hello, just wanted to do a new thread, for those who will be going to plan B school, also doing AFROTC, reapplying next year.. Maybe you could all keep up with each other and how it's going?
View ArticleInternational Candidate for Admission
Hi, I'm new here and currently I'm an International Candidate for Admission. Two weeks ago I was contacted by the admissions officer and was told to send immunization record, color vision testing and...
View ArticleAggies pack Reed Arena for annual Muster ceremony
The article that follows is from the "The Eagle," the newspaper in Bryan-College Station. Aggies have a "muster" every April 21st. The purpose of the muster is to remember the Aggies that have passed...
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