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We were told it was 2% by law in 16.

I’ve been told the Academy can take no more than 2% of the class with waivers for color blindness. Does anyone know the source of that reference? I’ve heard it’s statutory.

you disagree with a seasoned BGO? If your screen name is correct, you don’t even know what you don’t know. A consultant may give you a little more insight into Dodmerb, but that’s about it. There are some folks out there who purport to be able to help with the waiver process, but that’s wrong...

Pay attention. I said very clearly that you haven’t articulated an original thought. That’s not even close to “because I said so.” Interestingly, that retort isn’t original either. Cut and paste will get you in trouble in college.

Actually, there are a number of folks at NAPS each year who are academically qualified. Have a friend whose kid had a really good academic record. Was denied. A week or so later offered NAPS. He’s doing well at USNA now.

Actually, my critique of you is that you’ve yet to articulate an original thought. I certainly disagree with your perspective, but you remind me of a Chinese national who I had as a political science professor. “You not know how to write, you copy!” He said this every time he assigned a paper...

That picture tells me he checks all the boxes. We will learn one day that there is much more to his behavior.

Nothing to do with Puritanism. Just looks gross.

I’ve investigated tons of cases like his. Touching, suggestive comments. People who throw lines out to see what bites. He’ll start up again. May not send pics this time, but these folks don’t change their stripes.

When our Class of 20 Mid was diagnosed as color blind, someone suggested learning how to memorize the test. We never considered that option. We didn't think that was the right way to begin a career of honorable service. It seemed to help that his BGO and others were certain he would get a...

You don’t need sunshine pumping. You need a lot better SAT score. Go to work! Study and prepare for that test. I really don’t think you’re competitive right now, but you could get there. You’ve got some work to do. Good luck to you!

Sub school graduation last year. It wasn’t just a few. Only way to describe it — a lot of overweight kids. A lot!

I agree with about 98%. Not 100% because I’ve unfortunately seen a few anomalies. I watched someone who did not pass the final PRT commission. It was a travesty! Also, go to a sub school graduation. You will be shocked at the physical condition of quite a few grads. As one person told me...

I'm far from being a perfect parent, but one thing we got right was raising independent, self-sufficient kids. Our 17 and 20 Mids complained occasionally, particularly during PY, but they were venting. They never expected us to get involved. The only time I tried to help was the first time our...

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