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My DS received a TWE today. It was dated March 30. Somewhat of a surprise because he did not receive a nomination to USNA. From North Texas, he received two nominations (his rep + 1 senator) to West Point. I am just posting this because I have read some questions regarding receiving a TWE...

DS got an e-mail today with an AFROTC scholarship offer. Type 7 Major: Mech. Eng. GPA: 3.67 uw, School does not rank. ACT: 32 - comp, Eng, 32, Math, 32 , Reading 33, Science 27. SAT: 1380 (Math + English) AP Courses: - English I (5), English II (5) , History (5), 4 more senior year. 5 sports...

DS received a letter today from Cornyn. Did not get a nomination. Now hoping for Cruz or congressman.

Thanks for the reply. He had his NROTC interview September 17th which was the week before the first board, or so we were told by the local scholarship coordinator. The only thing holding him from a board is the CFA. That is our focus right now, getting boarded. We would rather not have to...

My DS had his leg broken during his first high school football game of the 2014 season. He had not completed his CFA for Army, Navy or Air Force ROTC before the break (yes, I told him). He will, of course, complete the CFA when he is released to begin running but that may not be before the...