The USAFA Prep School class of 2015 received their appointment letter!!
Darling daughter just called a few minutes ago with the news that she is going to The Hill!!!! Congrats to fellow Class of 2015 Prep School families.
View ArticlePossible Senator Interview Questions?
I am preparing for my interview with my Senator, and was wondering what question they might ask. Anyone who's been to one of these... please help!
View ArticleSample senator interview questions?
My son has his first of two senatorial interviews tomorrow. Any tips or probable sample questions would be appreciated. I can drill him on the 2 hour drive over. I'm a retired firefighter and remember...
View ArticleAcademy Exchange Opportunities
I figured I would put it out there that I'm willing to answer any questions about the academy exchange opportunity that's currently available during fall of your C2C year. If anyone has any questions...
View ArticleDouble Prep
Service Academy Forums, Thank you so much for your help over the years answering my questions and informing my decisions. Just a quick update on me; I've applied to USAFA for the past three years. I'm...
View ArticleNROTC - Trading Scholarship for Advanced Standing
I hope this makes sense; Can a NROTC (MO) scholarship awarded to school A be exchanged for advanced standing at school B? I understand the process for requesting a scholarship be moved to another...
View ArticleGovt shutdown Round 2
So tomorrow is the vote. How many of you out there think that we will see a shutdown again? My bet is the answer is yes. However, my bet would have been different if this was an election year because...
View Article2nd SAT scores went down by 80 points- Does this hurt the application?
Holy cow! DS took the SAT again in early October. Today's results were a shock- the second set of scores went down (by 80 total points). He was exhausted when he took the test, but the scores are the...
View ArticleNROTC notification
FYI - NROTC notifications are on the way. I'm so very thrilled for DS. He just texted me from school and said that he was awarded a 4 year NROTC scholarship to Georgia Tech - his first choice. Thanks...
View ArticleBackground checks done once enrolled
Attended USNA from 98-00 (was class of '02), and while I was there I vaguely remember doing paperwork for some type of clearance. I am working on gaining employment where I need a TS level of clearance...
View ArticleLoA - Prior Service
Good morning/afternoon, Back in late-September, my family back home received a Letter of Assurance, stating I will be officially appointed to the Class of 2020 contingent upon my Candidate Fitness...
View ArticleWaiver Cap
On my portal USMA put a PDF called "WAIVER REQUEST STATUS". In this PDF it says: "You should be aware that only a small percentage of each incoming class may enter with a medical waiver. These waivers...
View ArticleWhat to see/do during Academy visit
My son and I will be visiting the CGA during homecoming weekend in a few weeks. Is there anything a prospective cadet should see or do while he's there? We'll be at the football game Saturday and the...
View ArticleMost interesting military "been there" item at home/office
I need a mental break, and a discussion thread on a LinkedIn veteran mentoring group led me to this question, posed for fun and sea/air/war story enrichment: What is/are the most interesting,...
View ArticleROTC College Scholarships
I am enrolling in ROTC classes next semester & have been doing a lot of research on the scholarships that are available. From what I have read it can be very challenging/competitive to recieve one...
View ArticleRec for surgery on Deviated septum
I took my ds to his med exam this am- it was not far- no wait- all smooth- I am praying that doesn't mean the rocky road is about to begin.... Any advice on deviated septum's? I have asked before and...
View ArticleNROTC Help
Hi My DS applied for USNA and we are waiting like everyone else to hear what is going to happen. He also decided to apply for NROTC. We are new to NROTC application process. He submitted the...
View ArticleUSAFA chances
Hello all, I've been snooping around this site now for awhile and figured i'd give it a try. can anyone give me a rough estimate of my chances? Graduation Date: June 2016 Unweighted GPA: (grades 9-11)...
View ArticleROTC - is LTC necessary after BCT and AIT?
I have enlisted into the Army Reserves and will complete BCT and AIT next year. I am planning to join ROTC at school afterwards through the SMP program for Army Reserve soldiers. However, I will only...
View ArticleTaking online courses during a PCS, thoughts/advice?
Hello all, just wanted to post a quick question for my spouse. She is planning on taking some online college courses next semester and we are set to PCS in February. I was just wondering if you all had...
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