New here: sports and homeschooling?
Hi everyone. I've been lurking for a couple of months and have learned a TON. I would love some direction for my ds, a homeschooled sophomore. He's a third degree black belt in tae kwon do, loves...
View ArticleTraining
Quick Question. I know at service academies they have swab summers and that goes for around 8 or so weeks. At SMC, I have heard that there are week "boot camps". After those "week boot camps", does...
View ArticleFailing Out Question
I am currently a cadet at USAFA and am begin beginning to get worried, I am struggling a great deal with my Calculus class, and may fail out because of it. If worse comes to worse and that happened,...
View ArticleToilets in Bancroft
Does anybody know why the rooms in Bancroft do not have toilets? They have showers and sinks so the plumbing is there. Is it the obvious? Clogging and place to flush contriband? Or is their some...
View ArticleDoes USMA care how many times I take the ACT?
Does USMA care how many times I take the ACT? I've heard that some schools don't like it if you take it a bunch of times. I've taken the ACT 5 times and I am scheduled to take it a 6th time on Saturday.
View ArticleLOAs
I've been trying to read up on the letter of assurance and it seems one thing is clear: no one seems to know anything. One baffling number I saw was that the USNA issues 1500 LOAs. However they are...
View ArticleAFA Admissions Advisor
Hello, 4 years ago as a HS student I posted in this forum posing questions about USAFA... I'm now a '15 graduate and am working as an Admissions Advisor! I'd love to answer questions and be another...
View ArticleMultiple MOC nominations
Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knows if MOC offices communicate with each other over interviewees. If an applicant gets an interview with one senator, are they less likely to get an interview...
View ArticleSAT question
I have taken the SAT three times now, and my best score is a 2020. However, my math score is fairly weak. I have gotten a 610 on both of my last tests. My breakdown is: Reading: 720 Math: 610 Writing:...
View ArticleCongressional Letters of Recommendation
Can anyone help me with this? I've sent emails to the appropriate staff members of three of my state's congressman (Massachusetts) I've received auto-replies saying they'll be out of office until x...
View ArticleWhen do you find out if your accepted
After you complete the whole application and the portal shows no more missing documents, how long does it take for you to find out if you are accepted?
View ArticleCompleted Application Question
Okay so I finished my application about a month ago and I see that LOAs are beginning to go out. In my portal, it says COMPLETE PENDING REVIEW. Does this mean that the verdict for an LOA is still out?...
View Articleany successful waivers for eczema?
Has anyone here gotten a successful waiver for eczema after getting a DQ?
View ArticleNorwich-Thermal Underware?
Does anyone know; Are Cadets at Norwich allowed to wear thermal underware? If so, any particular requirements? Looked in the Cadet handbook but saw nothing relevant.
View ArticleFailing Out Question
I am currently a cadet at USAFA and am begin beginning to get worried, I am struggling a great deal with my Calculus class, and may fail out because of it. If worse comes to worse and that happened,...
View ArticleSpinal Curvature, BUMED v. DoDMERB confusion
Hi, I have mild scoliosis, spinal curvature. It sits at about 28 degrees thoracic, and like almost everyone who posts here, it doesn't affect any part of my life. Nevertheless, the military is pretty...
View ArticleUSAFA Question
I am a sophomore in high school and want to eventually apply for the USAFA I am in need of help on what specifically i need to do in high school to get ready for the academy. The only thing that i know...
View ArticleSAT Question-West Point
Hello, I am also an applicant for West Point Class of 2020. I saw my scores for the October Test and was quite disappointed with my results. These are my best sections score from all the tests...
View ArticleVirginia Nomination/Presidential Nomination Question
Greetings. This is my first time posting a question. I've read through a lot of the threads (thank you so much who have provided some great information). This is my situation. I am a retired Chaplain....
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