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    Hi and thanks so much for letting me know that you are there! What an experience we (oops --...

    Hi and thanks so much for letting me know that you are there! What an experience we (oops -- THEY) have been through. We live so far away and I spend an awful lot of time trying to be connected via the VMI website or the VMI Moms in Prayer or the VMI Parents Facebook page....it allows me to...
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    Congratulations VMI Class of 2012!!!

    Congratulations A tremendous debt of gratitude is owed to the Class of 2009. My son's Dyke is wonderfully accomplished and respects and loves the Institute. His instruction/mentoring during the long, arduous process of transitioning a neophyte into becoming one of VMI's own is celebrated and...
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    Congratulations, VMI!

    The Corps of Cadets has been selected by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to participate in the Inaugural Parade for President-elect Obama. http://www.vmi.edu/NewsCenter.aspx?id=32497
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    Lords of Discipline (re: Citadel, VMI)

    Since my son will attend VMI in the Fall, I have searched for as much info as possible so I can better understand his decision and his future. I saw mention of the book, "The Jeep: A Story of the Virginia Military Institute" on the Op-For website, ordered the book and thoroughly enjoyed it (as...
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    2008 NROTC scholarships

    What a great suggestion -- thank you. Because of you, I checked and it states that the application is at the "MC District for Bd. Selection." Now if they'd only give some tentative date we could expect a letter or ?? My family greatly appreciates your response. :thumb:
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    2008 NROTC scholarships

    Hi Everyone, I'm wondering when notification will be made to applicants. My son has heard from the Army at his school of choice and is in the dark about the Marines. Many thanks for any info.:smile:
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    Why does VMI have such a low "returning students precentage"

    One more thought.... Check out VMI's recently revamped website, www.vmi.edu and you will find this issue of "preparation" addressed. The website is impressive and the photo gallery is awesome.
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    Why does VMI have such a low "returning students precentage"

    When my son visited there and met with an Admissions rep, he was very clear in telling us that "x" number of students enter and some will not complete their first year. He was thoroughly honest stating that one must examine their personal decision to admit because it is a tough road. You can't...
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    The Citadel

    My son received his letter yesterday and we are happy as well! It's such a great school. Congratulations, Obsessive Dad, and kudos to your son. It's awesome to have an answer before the start of the busy senior year. We loved The Citadel. We're looking at VMI more seriously, though...
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    The Citadel

    Thanks again. Just_A_Mom, what I meant was that he has been contacted by USNA about possibly playing his sport (I'm realistic -- many are contacted, few are chosen) and if he wants to pursue that we need to get hopping on the nomination process. He likes The Citadel and VMI a lot and would...
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    The Citadel

    Many thanks for the responses! Another question, if I may impose on your time: If a student wants to play a sport at one of the academies and is contacted by a coach, must a nomination be secured -- in other words, must the same application process occur? Coaches write such short notes and...
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    The Citadel

    Just wondering if you have heard from The Citadel yet. My son is interested in The Citadel and VMI, but really liked Charleston. I would like him to consider Texas A&M as well...any thoughts? This is such a big decision :smile: and I really appreciate this forum.
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