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Thanks Objee! :thumb:

Correction...October 15th for the EA deadline. Still curious when the board starts meeting to review completed applications. I know that in years past there have been offers of appointment made before the EA deadline.

Does Admissions meet and look at completed files before the EA deadline of October 1, or do they simply compile all files and begin considering files after October 1?

Let's remember that we are speaking of 17 or 18 year olds. This is the biggest decision of their life, and one that will direct the next 9+ years of their life. I'm sure none of us would want anyone to take that decision lightly. While some people are set on one branch of service or another...

DoDMERB does not disqualify for weight. However, if you are over the height/weight at your exam, or close to it, you will receive a form to complete from West Point. The form is a request for your weight and body measurements. You must have it completed by an Army representative, or you can have...

My DD received a call last week from the Chief Petty Officer who is in charge of her NROTC scholarship region congratulating her on her 4 year scholarship. She then checked her portal and it showed her change in status.

If a candidate does not receive an appointment to a SA, and then accepts a 4 year ROTC scholarship, can they re-apply to the SA? Will they be liable for the cost of the year of ROTC scholarship? Or is it better to go to a college for a year without a scholarship if they plan on re-applying?

When should letters of recommendation be submitted? Do you send them to Admissions? DD has completed her application, including being DoDMERB qualified, but has not had her ALO interview yet. She has several people who have offered to write her LORs, but we didn't know if we should only provide...