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My DS is currently attending NAPS. He had a 3.3 GPA from a very competitive high school from a competitive district, but he was able to receive a nomination. SAT: Math 720, English 680, Reading 590 ACT: Math 33, English 33, Science 27, Writing 25. He is loving it at NAPS and doing well. You...

DS received the dreaded TWE through email this morning.

DS has 3.3 GPA from a highly competitive high school (30-40% of graduates attend IVYs, Stanford, MIT, Cal Tech, etc.) SAT Scores: Math: 720, CR 590, English 680 ACT: Math 33, Verbal 33. 2 Letters in Football and Baseball (JV co-captains) Various church and civic extra-curricular activities...

DS received an email to check his portal. DS received an email to check his portal.

DS received an email to check his portal.

DS received a NAPS offer today. We are so thankful. Given his age and student profile, this is a great blessing. Thank you all for your helpful insights and shared experiences.

DS, who is 17 years old, had a similar type of remedial request for a different kind of condition. He provided a signed letter stating that no treatment from medical practitioner was involved/necessary. DodMERB accepted the letter as Additional Medical Information (AMI). The remedial was...

DS had a different experience with his BGO. The BGO came to our place to interview DS one afternoon. A few hours after the interview, DS checked his portal and saw that the BGO interview (result) was submitted. This resulted in the application status changed to ‘Complete Pending Review’. We...

My DS called ACT and asked for the date the ACT score report was sent to USAFA and the Cycle Number. Then, DS called his Admissions Counselor, and provided the information. Admissions Counselor updated the information in the portal in seconds.

Has anyone been contacted in Northern California, particularly in the Bay Area?

DS also received the same message. He attended SLE, took the CFA, and was determined "No Risk".

My DS is almost in the same situation. He cannot get over 600 in Reading. After 3 tries, his breakdown is Reading: 590 Math: 720 Writing: 680 He is considering taking SAT again in November.

My DS reported on DoDMERB that he had eczema until he was 13, and had initial status of "Remedial", and was asked for additional medical information (AMI). DS submitted all required AMI, including records of treatment and hospitalization. After submitting the AMI, his status changed to...

It takes a few days. My DS also emailed copies of all the forms and payment mailed, and the portal was updated immediately.

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