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    R Day advice

    Bookreader, there was a Food Truck just behind the bleacers! Cold drinks and good food selection. Definitely helped pass the 2 hours waiting for the parade. And agree, we were all told multiple times that we would have no contact following the parade, so not sure how folks got confused on...
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    West Point rep at HS award ceremony

    Our RC coordinated for a FFR (COL, AD) to be there in uniform. Made us proud of DS, but more so, a great recruiting tool for future potential applicants. He did a great job explaining what the appointment meant, what was expected, and the value of the appointment (the scholarship $) We had...
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    Is SLE worth going to?

    My DS was very interested in WP. Attended SLE and came back convinced it is where he wanted to go to school. Reports to R-Day in June. The best thing is that he has a insight in what to expect and what is expected of him. Well worth a week of your life.
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    returning a bonus if appointed?

    Read your bonus contract (that small print piece). Often, the bonus is not recouped if you leave service to accept a commission. Also, you can ask your recruiter...but best bet is to read the contract from top to bottom (again). Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app
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    Class of 2019 Appointment Thread

    1. clofton6, 12 Dec 2014, TX-03, Senatorial Nomination(LOA) 2. MIgeek, 28 Jan 2015, Soldier, Sec Army Cadetship 3. NewJersey2019, 29 Jan 2015, NJ-11, Congressional Nomination 4. NCWestPoint, 1/30/15, NC-05, Congressional 5 UT 801,29 Jan 2015, UT-04, Senatorial 6. mo06mom (DS), 29 Jan 2015...
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    First Round of Offers

    The Commonwealth of Virginia! Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app
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    First Round of Offers

    DS just got his appointment in the mail! Great day indeed. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app
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    No 3Q letter/CFA result letter?

    Is the 3Q letter the same as the Qualification letter received from our RC? Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app
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    What to Expect Now/

    Our son just received notification that his file is complete...medical/vision screening qualified, CFA passed, green in all areas. His grades are strong (4.45 GPA on 4.5 extended with 4 AP classes in Sr Year), test scores strong (2000+ SAT/30+ ACT), first in class standing. A four year...
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    DoDMerb Website Down?

    Must Be Down Same boat here, finished physical with son last week, but unable to log on since then. Hope it's up soon.
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