Recent content by mzlaurab

My cadet is weighing options of trying out for the varsity sports team. It would include a pretty hectic travel/game schedule. Because there was no recruiting from a coach, odds are any play time would be very minimal. Other than bonding with teammates, is there much of a benefit in playing...

Golf Company Uh oh- my swab is in Golf. Is it the laundry or the maintenance that makes it bad luck?

I think you will get a better response if you post in the forums for each academy your son is interested in. There is more traffic there. Good luck!

The most likely issue I know of is that it is conditional on clearing the DoDMERB

DS got a call from his AO for EA1 Change in his Bear's Den status happened a couple of days later.

DS just got results, so I thought I would let others know what his processing time was like. Opto and medical physicals completed 12/6/13. DoDMETS received package 12/10. Processed and sent to DoDMERB 12/17. Reviewed and Qualified on 12/20. It felt like forever when we were waiting, but in...

Just FYI my DS's original acceptance letter in the portal said they would tender less than 300 appointments for an incoming class of 235. The current version now says they will they will tender less than 325 for an incoming class of 250. I think that says a lot about the caliber of this year's...

My DS also received his call from his Admissions Officer.

You can absolutely improve your scores (and need to) You need to do the practice tests, so you get your timing down and see where your weaknesses are. If a formal prep course is not an option, do the online tests and get hold of as many practice books as you can- from the library, your school...

Wow very impressive USCGA! However, he called to schedule the exam and can't get an appointment until December anyway.

My ds submitted his NROTC application in August and his USCGA application Oct 15. He just got the info to complete his DoDMERB and per the DoD website it says Approved Oct 17. NROTC contact said it did not come from them. Per other posts USCGA does start the DODMERB process once a candidate is...

Thanks Pima. The waa-aiiii-ting is the hardest part (with humble apologies to Tom Petty)

Status message My DS's status says it is at the NETC for "final processing and selection determination" It has said that since Aug 24, after our recruiter rushed the package to try to get it to them before the first board. So does that mean it was not looked at by the first board or is that the...