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It's the TWIC card, but I remember my son asking which set of numbers to use because I think there were numbers to the left bottom, and numbers to the right. It was not obvious to me since it did not say "KTN".

Twic card numbers: I think the Known Traveler Number KTN is on back of card, left set of numbers. It doesn't say "KTN", but it is what you use.

If you are not B split, you may be able to travel in July of next year. We enjoyed an international trip in July after plebe year because my son was not B split for sea year. We were back before reporting day for next academic year. You have from end of trimester in June to beginning of...

You can volunteer at the Pete Rackett 5k . It usually occurs beginning of August or end of July. Our parent association passed along an email if you wanted to help. It was clear that it was not a visit. But, we visited!! And we walked/ran a 5k after helping pin the numbers on the plebes/mids. We...

Professor office hours are a must. My son is currently tutoring Calc, Chem, and Physics (Deck). His very good friend (Engine) is also tutoring. Is he deck or engine? We can private message after a few more posts and maybe I can give you more advice.

Wow. Thank you for the tip. Traffic is incredible. Yeah, I am a fan of "find a friend."

It would not be on campus parking. He found/heard of a lot close to campus that rents spots. I agree that the public transportation is fantastic. According to my son, he would use the car for everything but NYC trips. He said there's many places he'd enjoy outside of the city. The commute home...

Thank you for that advice. I will ask him.

What are the options for parking? My son just finished plebe year and told me about a monthly lot (not campus related) he found. I am not totally sold on the idea.

I am not as creative as you are! Feel free to comment/message/post. My son just finished his plebe year, and I am more than happy to help (provided I remember plebe year)!

I also remember that at Indoc they lined up when they entered Delano. That was the last time we saw them from afar, and they turned to face the crowd (we were in the grass) and gave us a wave. It was the best picture because somehow, we found my son. If you know the company # (given in that...

FYI - You may receive 1/3 of the Pell Grant in first tri, as financial aid is disbursed ratably over 3 trimesters. At least that is how my son's loans were disbursed.

Son's oral surgeon completed a form and son emailed to USMMA dental because his upper ones were too close to sinuses. USMMA accepted the surgeon's recommendation for not extracting. No bottom ones existed which obviously was on the form, also.

Yes. All true, but the chapter(s) facilitates. They help host one cafe. At least in my case, I had no clue how to help. Others may know more how to navigate, but I needed guidance.

Through this group, I am able to volunteer at Indoc, the KP Cookie Cafe, and help at the Holiday Ball this December. I am now getting ready to bake part of my 20 dozen cookies/bars for the Cookie Cafe in a week and a half. It's a great way to stay connected!