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    USCGA or USAFA?

    Medical School My son is 2014 for USAFA. Was so very close to attending USCGA. I'm sure you would have known him if he had attended. Small class size was a strong point for him. He runs track for USAFA..200 and 400 meters.... All the best! Mark
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    USCGA or USAFA?

    I wanted my son to attend - USCGA Luigi... Passionate about USCGA... Do not get me wrong I totally understand your comments. If it were me I would have gone the USCGA route. However, my son has always wanted to serve his country as a physician. His decison to attend USAFA was based...
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    USCGA or USAFA?

    Son - Double Majoring At USAFA I stand corrected. Yes my son is fullfilling requirements for a Computer enginnering major and all requirements for application to medical school. He has two advisors at USAFA one for his major computer engineering and another for his medical school...
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    USCGA or USAFA?

    Son also received acceptance from both in 2012 My son received LOA's from both and decided to attend USAFA. He wanted to attend medical school and the only way iwas through USAFA. He's currently double majoring in computer engineering and pre-med and will take the MCAT next year (SR year at...
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    Time for the appointment thread

    Appointments Quote: Originally Posted by shortbread945 1. Jezzie, LOA, Oct 16; Nomination (Senator Hutchison) Nov 4, Appointment, Dec 29; TX 2. falcongirl, Appointment, Oct. 13, MN 3. jghsrunner06, LOA, Nov. 4, Nomination, Dec. 10, Appointment, Dec. 21st, Michigan 4. marciemi's son, LOA...
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    Time for the appointment thread

    Adding Momof7 to keep the list going: 1. Jezzie, LOA, Oct 16; Nomination (Senator Hutchison) Nov 4, Appointment, Dec 29; TX 2. falcongirl, Appointment, Oct. 13, MN 3. jghsrunner06, LOA, Nov. 4, Nomination, Dec. 10, Appointment, Dec. 21st, Michigan 4. marciemi's son, LOA, Nov. 4th, Nom Dec...
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    Minnesota noms - anything yet????

    USAFA online site indicates Nomination from Senator Al Franken My son's online site for the USAFA indicates that he received a nomination from Senator Al Franken. He has not received any word from his office confirming this status. :smile:
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    Inside America's Academies - Online Video's

    :thumb:This great documentary is now posted online at HowStuffWorks: Check it out at: HowStuffWorks Videos "Surviving the First Year: Life in a Military Academy" HowStuffWorks Videos "Conquering Summer: American Cadets Prepare for Service" The third in the series is more disjointed...
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    USCGA Class of 2014 Appointments

    Attended AIM - too! #26 3 Weeks Ago Luigi59 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,771 1. walks7milesaday's daughter - full appointment 2. SamAca10 - conditional appointment 3. laxmom4boys' son - conditional appointment 4. sandhills' son - full appointment 5. 2014hopeful -...
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    Minnesota noms - anything yet????

    No Nomination ...yet We have not heard anything from any of our offices. I sure notifications will be arriving soon.
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    Not particularly motivated

    Stage4 I wish your son the best at any Summer Seminar. It will be a turning point...whatever the outcome! Any SS program should open his eyes to the expectations of service. They are extremely difficult to get into...my suggestions...have your son apply early and take the applications...
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    Not particularly motivated

    Marciemi Marciemi, I hope I did not come off condescending or judgmental to any...It was certainly not my intention.... I have heard of kids going to these academies for several weeks and then giving up and going home. That idea frustrates me a bit.... Their are just too many great kids...
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    Not particularly motivated

    Stage4 Your son or daughter has to be "all in". I told my son who has wanted to go to a Service Academy since the age of 10 or so......you must attend a Summer Seminar. I wanted him to experience the academies first hand. He attended both USCGA and the USAFA programs. He came back more...
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    Minnesota!

    Minnesota Has anyone heard anything about the Senatorial nomination release date? Still waiting in Minnesota.:smile:
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