Recent content by Jeff62064

My DS plays water polo and it has worked for him.

The instructions for applying for a nomination will be on the respective nomination sources website. You will apply for all nomination sources possible which will increase your chances for appointment. Please search the threads for an explanation on why multiple nominations increase your...

I had my home phone forwarded to my cell phone so that DS could call any number. As it turns out he called our home phone. It helps to not be tethered to home.

The way they explain it, is that it is to establish their cadet account and to offset or front load the expenses of the first year. Since the bulk of the expenses at West Point are in the first year, it is you or your cadets way of offsetting these. IMO it is USMA's way of a financial...

A plages, If an applicant put that they were a Pittsburgh steeler fan on their application and I were on the admissions board, a twe would be on its way. Shows very poor judgement. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

I woudn't say that it is a myth insomuch as the interpretation of the law. I would say that USNA has a wide area to interpret the, "Otherwise qualified". I always find it funny that USNA never tells the candidate that they are 3Q'd giving them the out. I also think that even though USMA DOES...

The do at ds school. Real nice ceremony. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

We can argue all we want that the academic criteria is CLEARLY different for athletes. Any school in the country has this same problem, but we enter in this "arena" knowing the rules of this rather cruel game. I can only say that our kids are so talented and without a doubt will be successful...

What area are you from? Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

If your DS or DD has had all his immunizations and a recent visit to the dentist, it should not cost anything. Your pediatrician should be able to fax over the immunization records and fill out the form. You will be required to have a polio shot after age 18 which may cost some, but if you do...

i want opinions from more wiser and experianced people about my opinion.Am i wrong,illogical? Flattery will get you everywhere. It is because West Point is better, but I think I am biased due to my DS on his way. Read the threads, but make your decision base on where you want to be 15...

I do not know that much about boys state other then it is a great opportunity to be exposed to government and leadership. At 16, Civil Air Patrol is great and you are not too old. Depending on the squadron, you can be exposed to some very good military mentors and pilots who oftentimes are...

12% of the candidates are represented here at least on the appointment thread. Pretty decent statistical representation. I always read that the typical member of this forum is not representative of a typical cadet, but I would say that with growth, it is becoming more so. Sent using the...

You will be mailing the fingerprints back to WP. There should have been an addressed envelope with the address in your packet. Your portal will then update to show that the fingerprints are received. You should receive an email link next week (2/21) authorizing you to access equip assuming...

What if DS has already accepted his appointment to West Point? Should he accept the scholarship as back-up?