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I would not risk it. I would apply early action instead. Early decision can be binding to the point of paying the school if you do not attend.

I tried it and got the same error message.

I think the value of the tradition of a class ring has declined in general as a society. My DS is the only one he knows in his small early college high school that bought one. So I think it's starting at the high school level and carries over. The same with letterman jackets that were all the...

I'm a high school counselor that sits on the opposite side of the fence from the AP pushers. I agree that AP classes have their value and by far are a great option if they are the ONLY option. But if you're taking a college class that's going to give you credit at your high school, look at it...

But have you tried Quordle? www.quordle.com

To add to this idea, instead, go attend the school you wanted to go to with an ROTC unit and work your tail off in the program. You don't have to earn a scholarship out of high school to commission as an officer. Don't let this rejection dictate your future success (or lack thereof). The answer...

Sounds like AFROTC with the mention of Field Training??? Is he interested in Army ROTC? Maybe send him to talk to them if they are on his campus.

Can I suggest that I would be very careful with the time between the DoDMERB and an appointment and arrival to the academy? To me, it's not the fear that underage drinking (although depending on where you are, could land you a charge), but what company you keep and what activities might commence...

Tell me a little more about your experience with the band. Do students take it very seriously and do they play at a high level or is the band just something to do with a variety level of skills and motivation?

Great advice above. From a high school counselor's perspective, I support the "open all the doors" method and then decide after you see all the options. Students grow and evolve over their senior year in high school and what they think they want in December might be COMPLETELY different in...

What part of the service academy experience are you most wanting? I think sometimes students get confused between wanting a military lifestyle and wanting to attend an academy (military lifestyle with challenging academics). Some students are better to chase the military lifestyle by enlisting...

Does "pretty low" mean you will fail the class or does it mean you will make a C or D? Sounds like you are asking if it looks better to have a W or a C/D? I think it depends on your other grades too. When you say you are confident, does that mean you are confident with getting As? Because all...

Others will chime in, but my 2 cents: Having one that got in shows that your family is in the position to have children who have what it takes to get in. For example, maybe you live in an area that has less competition, a school that has plenty of opportunities that the first kid had the...

I'd be careful how I read into "Test Optional". We toured 3 colleges this summer and their view on Test-Optional meant that it should be optional only if you couldn't find a test. They were pretty clear that a student with a score had a much better chance of acceptance. I would call admissions...

Just wanted to say I have learned a lot from this thread and I appreciate the respectful manner in how everyone has presented their viewpoints. We are not a military family, other than grandfathers and uncles, but we are very patriotic and our oldest sons are very much interested in serving...