Nominations for Athletes
Do high school students still have to compete for congressional nominations after being recruited to play at USNA? I know a guy in my congressional district that basically committed to play lacrosse at...
View ArticleDoDMERB AROTC scholarship
My son received the letter with information about his DoDMERB. It says to schedule the audiologist and eye exam first. Will he be allowed to do all three on the same day, if scheduling permits? The...
View ArticleChances of getting an Air Force ROTC Scholarship
I am about to begin my second semester of my Junior year in high school. Prior to changing schools at the beginning of this year, I had A's, B's, C's, and D's bringing my GPA for my Freshman &...
View ArticleBoxing Day, American-style
Given its military history - albeit from the British military - I'm curious whether anyone participates in Boxing Day? In our very small-scale way, DH and I will create our own. I will brave the...
View ArticleCFA Grading at USNA Summer Seminar
To those of you who took their CFA at Summer Seminar, how did you find the grading? Was it strict? If they didn’t count certain reps (pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, etc), how come? I know that West Point...
View ArticleMOC slots
A few weeks ago I called USNA admissions because they needed the cycle number which essentially identifies the batch of scores when results of an ACT exam were sent to the school. (USNA couldn't find...
View ArticleAnxiety?
Hello, I have read a lot on this forum and only posting something now so please bear with me. I am a candidate for the class of 2020. I imagine that I'm not the only one going crazy about this...
View ArticlePre Med USMA?
Is it possible to do your med/dental school requirements without being a life science major? I want to go to med school, but I really don't want to major in biology.
View ArticleCVW After Appointment
Hello all, I asked my bgo to put in my name for a CVW back in late October. Then, just a few weeks later, in mid-November I was notified of my appointment. Even though I went to SS and have been...
View ArticleChance Me ND NROTC
Hey guys. I am applying for the NROTC scholarship with Notre Dame as my top choice and then Purdue, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Cornell. Here are my stats, what are my chances for ND. Have most...
View ArticleMissouri Nominations
Has anyone from Missouri received their nominations or appointments for USNA?
View ArticleWomen's Soccer
"Walk on's" When I was at SLE this summer my platoon SGT was a soccer player and said that the team takes "walk on's" if they're good enough--any tips on how to increase my chances? Also, can you play...
View ArticleAFROTC Rated Boards 2016
This is the first post in regards to the 2016 rated board which meets February 1st 2016. Feel free to post questions, comments, or anything related. Id like to hear peoples scores and stats if possible.
View ArticleCitadel-VMI- V Tech Div 1 athletes
Is it common for the Div 1 athletes to pursue commissions? What about football players who need to report in for practice mid summer? What do they do about required military training such as LDAC for...
View ArticleWaiver Timeframe?
The Air Force Academy requested a waiver on my son November 12. How long does it typically take for a waiver decision to be rendered?
View ArticleUSNA Application Review
My daughter received an email this week from USNA Admissions saying that her application is complete except for the CFA and that her application will not be reviewed until her CFA is completed. This...
View ArticleUSNA Nominations Slating Questions
So this year my congressman has 2 slots open for USNA. This is awesome news especially knowing that he has fewer than 20 students that even applied for nominations. The last I heard there were 14...
View ArticleMy chances for an ROTC scholarship?
Hello I am 17 years old and a junior in high school. Ever since I was young I have always wanted to join the service. My credentials are fairly decent: -GPA:4.3 (weighted) -Classes: all honors and AP...
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