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    Northwestern Prep

    Our daughter attended NWP as a free agent in 2013, and got her appointment to the class of 2018. It is best if you talk to the Durbecks directly, but here is my view of the difference. NWP does not spend time with what the academies will teach you such as wearing uniforms, marching, military...
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    Should I go to the prep school?

    My C2C daughter was not accepted on her first try. She considered a ROTC scholarship, civilian school without ROTC, and self-prep. She chose NWP after talking to the Durbecks. She felt that being with ~60-70 other kids with the same goal would make her more focused. She had an amazing...
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    2nd MOC interview after nom and LOA?

    Thank you all for the great advice. Full speed ahead for the interview tomorrow!
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    2nd MOC interview after nom and LOA?

    Daughter #2 was fortunate enough to receive an LOA on Oct 15. She just received an email from her Senator informing her of a nomination. She has an interview with her Representative tomorrow. It's by phone since we are overseas. Should she decline the interview with the Rep since she has the...
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    Can c4c go overseas for spring break

    Our cadet visited us in Saudi as a C4C last Christmas and will do so again this year. However, there is a process to get approval to go overseas, and it can be lengthy. Your cadet should get started on it now, and start with the AOC.
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    Falcon Foundation?

    My daughter self-prepped at NWP in 2013, and is now in the AFA class of 2018. NWP is an amazing place. Listen to Mr. and Mrs. Durbeck. They know what they are talking about! My daughter, after completing NWP, felt that for her it was a blessing to take the year rather than go directly to AFA.
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    Asking for Feedback

    I would like to be able to see the forms again after they are submitted and the check mark is received. Not to modify them, but just to refer to them. Currently, once submitted, they are gone forever. Could a "View" button, or something along those lines, be added along with the check mark?
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    Civilian Preparatory Program

    My daughter was in a similar situation last year. She had a AFROTC scholarship offer, but she wanted to try again for USAFA. We plotted out all the options including total cost, duration, and end state. Of course, the end state was always the same: 2LT. She decided to turn down the ROTC offer...
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    Finally some good news!

    Congratulations! You have an amazing opportunity. My daughter went to NWP and she feels so much more confident about going in with the class of 2018 rather than if she had been a direct last year. Call Mrs. Durbeck at NWP and talk to her. NWP is an incredible program that will prepare you...
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    How can I strengthen my second application?

    Two things that you control in the reapplication process are your test scores (SAT/ACT) and the CFA. Forget the averages - make it your goal to max out both. At NWP you will be in a great environment to do that. It can be done as a free agent. Good luck!
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    Medical Screening on I-day

    What does the medical screening on I-day consist of? Do docs actually give a physical or is it just more of a review of medical records and some questions? I can't imagine they can do 1,100 physicals in one day.
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    Official Class of 2018 Appointee Thread

    Congratulations! Way to go. Good, no, Great things come to those who wait!
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    Webguy and AOG

    I would much rather have all of the AOG products offered a la cart. Instead we are getting the all inclusive option. No way do I think Webguy pics are worth 48x$40, and at this point Webguy pics are the only AOG product I am interested in. If this is my only choice, I will sign up and...
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    Friday night Parents Weekend

    Thanks all. So, not a problem having the kid at the hotel Friday? Just make sure she is back Sat AM then we all can leave after the game and return on Monday?
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    Friday night Parents Weekend

    Are doolies allowed to stay in the hotel with his/her parents on Friday night before returning for the football game Saturday?
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