USMA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread
USAFA has their thread up and running, so I guess it is time....Congratulations to all who have received appointments so far. Copy and paste and then add your own appointment to the list. Keep working...
View ArticleMissouri Nominations
Has anyone from Missouri received their nominations or appointments for USNA?
View ArticleInstructions for candidates offered admission
how long does it take after you accept the appointment until you receive the instructions for candidates offered admission?
View ArticleMajor Selection on AROTC Application
I am looking at changing my major on my application portal for AROTC to a different major than I previously listed. However, I was wondering if this would make me appear "uncertain" or "wishy washy,"...
View ArticleMoment of panic as TWE arrived but....
A thin white envelope arrived this afternoon from USNA Admissions. However, upon opening it, DS read "The Naval Academy has been notified that you have requested a Vice Presidential nomination for the...
View ArticleThe Old Guard continues to guard the Tomb while snow storm hits D.C.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/sold...nknowns-arlington-historic-snowstorm/story?id "Since April 6, 1948, Tomb Sentinels from the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment's "The Old Guard"have guarded the Tomb for...
View ArticleApplication Status Help
Greetings, Earlier today I logged into my application and found that listed next to my application status was "Conditional Offer of Appointment LOA." As you can imagine, I was very excited. When I...
View ArticleAROTC Physical Fitness Assessment
I am currently in the application process of the AROTC scholarship and I had a quick question. I recently got my Physical Fitness Assessment from a football coach at my high school. He had to confirm...
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 ArticleHopeful 2021
Hello, I am a junior in high school and would like to attend either the Air Force or Naval Academy for college. I would like input from anyone who has experience and can help with guidance. Here is...
View ArticleGood thing this Marine got home before Trump is elected President
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amir-hekmati-marine-freed-iran-heads-home-michigan-n501091 I'd trade a 100 Donald Trumps for one Muslim like him. I hope that plane was loaded with bottled water.
View Article13 hours-Battle for Benghazi
Going today to see 13 hours; Secret Soldiers of Benghazi today with son home from AROTC. I read the book by Michael Zuckoff and thought it very good- and makes you proud that our military contains and...
View ArticleStandby for a message
DS accepted his appointment more than a month ago. Returned all of his paperwork from the BFE. Now he is getting tons of emails from various colleges telling him that his is a finalist for this or that...
View ArticleRace/Essays
On the personal information for the USAFA application, should I mark Caucasian or "Declined to respond"? Also, all three of my essays were slightly on the short side, 3-400 words instead of the advised...
View Article7th semester grades for candidates without an appointment
My DS does not have an offer of appointment yet (crossing fingers) he was initially medically DQ'd but was given a waiver....in his portal they requested his 7th semester grades....could these two...
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 Article2nd board waiting
I have everything sent off. I am currently awaiting the 2nd board to come January 25th-29th of 2016. Does anyone know, how long after the board meets will they change the application portal and send...
View ArticleHas anyone been contacted in California?
Just curious, Has anyone gotten calls or interviews set up from Boxer, Feinstein or their MOC?
View ArticleCan I get into West Point or Annapolis?
Hello everyone, I am a high school junior and I have submitted my candidate questionnaire and my application to SLS. I was wondering if you could give me some feedback on my profile. I am in the top...
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)...
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