Acronyms
I live in a military town, so I can figure out some of these acronyms used on here, but what are DS and DD? I'm guessing son and daughter, but what is the first D? Sorry to sound dumb - I'm brand new...
View ArticleMissouri Nominations
Has anyone from Missouri received their nominations or appointments for USNA?
View ArticleAROTC Sophomore Transfer
Hello all, My son was awarded a 4 year Army ROTC Federal Scholarship for an engineering major at an in state university. He is a Freshman and has just completed his first semester. Unfortunately, he...
View ArticleNomination and transcripts
I am very grateful to have received a principal nomination from my congressman before Christmas. My portal has not updated to show the nomination, however. I am very ready to see the connection between...
View ArticleClass of 2021
On this New Year's Eve, my thoughts are with the high school juniors, my DS among them, who begin the journey towards (hopefully) a USNA nomination as well as those stout-of-heart juniors, college...
View ArticleParents' Page?
Is there a website, Facebook page or any online place for parents of appointees to connect?
View ArticleMy son is struggling academically in his Freshman Year....
Hi. My son has been struggling at the Academy with Chemistry and Calculus. He has failed 2 Calculus tests and is holding on for dear life to a passing grade in Chemistry. I feel so scared for him and...
View ArticleThe Beginning
It's almost time for us juniors to start the application process for the class of 2o21, but on the website it is unclear of when I can start. On the News & Events tab it says "The application...
View ArticleSocial Media
DS was told that the detailers will go through his social media accounts and anything he has posted on there that looks like he thinks highly of himself or braggadocious will be used against him. He is...
View ArticleCompany assignments
I know everyone is worried about getting in right now, so I apologize for this question. Rumor has it that the commandant will (doesn't this come up every year?) shotgun the plebes into ac year...
View ArticleI'm Back...
It has been quite a while; however, I'm back. I had to step away because of a new position I took...way too many hours in the office, moved on from that to a normal life. Okay so I currently have one...
View ArticleNominations 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 ArticleBest chance to pilot?
Son hoping for appointments to USMA, USNA, and USAFA (has nominations and completed applications for all three), but would like ultimately to fly jets, although not a requirement in his mind. He and I...
View ArticleGeorgia
How competitive is Georgia? Is there anywhere I can find information on the competitiveness of each district or what state cadets come from?
View ArticleQuestion about Army vs Navy Intelligence.
Hi, I would like to make a career in military intelligence, but I can't decide if I should apply to West Point or Annapolis. I realize that there are more opportunities to get into Army intel, but the...
View ArticleLate Graduation
This might seem like a dumb question but I was wondering if there are any AROTC regulations regarding graduating after comissioning? Say a student is enrolled in a 5 year engineering degree (those do...
View ArticleUSCGA 2020 appointments
DS just received phone call from the USCGA offering him an appointment class of 2020. No email yet. He is at school and does not know yet. Any other calls today?
View ArticleFlight costs and not living at home anymore
I know these questions may seem random, but I've been curious and would appreciate any information... Does USAFA typically pay for plane travel when heading home for breaks? Also, what did some cadets...
View ArticleUSMMA or USMC PLC?(Marine Pilot question)
I know its been done before, but currently im in a tough decision point. I'm a current 2nd year student at a community college. I was granted a Congressional Nomination to the USMMA and now i just...
View ArticleRecommendation letter question
When I am filling out the "form" for the recommendation letters to be emailed to teachers, there is a text box that allows you to tie a personal note to the email that is sent. My question; Will anyone...
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