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    VMI Summer Training Questions

    If you cant get a scholarship there is always OCC which is a program that operates after graduation. Either way talk to the NROTC instructors as soon as possible.
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    What Fan to Get

    I wouldnt spend too much money on one. The first week is a little crazy and things could get broken or lost. I would definitely wait until they start classes and then they should be able to figure out what they need.
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    VMI - Rat mass of 2013+3

    Haha I know who this is. You know better come on man.
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    VMI Summer Training Questions

    I can tell you that its going to be very difficult (but not impossible) to get an OCS/Scholarship slot. You need to be working on your PT scores but most importantly your grades. I was in the NROTC battalion at VMI for 2 years and didnt get either of these options because of how bad my grades...
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    In search of xl twin sheets....

    honestly it doesnt matter as long as they arent fitted sheets the cadre will not care
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    STP Notification

    I emailed one of the people involved with the STP, Captain Reister i think, and he said the notifications will be sent out in June sometime.
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    Tatoo Policy at VMI

    Does anyone know what the policy is in terms of having tatoos while attending VMI? Are you allowed to get them if you are already enrolled? What if you already have a tattoo?
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    Stupid Questions People Ask about SAs

    When I was applying for my job I told my manager I would be leaving for VMI in a few months. "Whats VMI?" he asked. I explained it was Virginia Military Institute. Then he said : "Is it in Virginia?", "You put on your application no military exp..",and this gem "I dont feel comfortable...
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    Switzerland

    http://www.semp.us/publications/biot_reader.php?BiotID=367 This article is pretty enlightening, I never knew much about the Swiss. All they ever taught us was that they were neutral during the World Wars. Now I know why they were never invaded. Hope you all enjoy this
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    Plebes, Cadets, Swabs, ROTC, Rats & Knobs! Oh My!

    My mothers father was a navy mustang who made it from a seamans apprentice to a LTCommander and flew in WW2 and Korea. My dads father was a Air Force Staff Sergeant who flew in WW2 and Korea. My Great Uncles were war heroes (silver stars) at Monte Cassino and the Battle of the bulge...
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    P90x

    I have worked with this whole program and tried to stick to the three months but had to stop due to work. However it is an awesome workout especially Ab Ripper X. Good God that will kill you if you have low ab strength. If youre really serious about I would recommend following the diet...
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    Making it as a transfer student at VMI

    I received my appointment back in december and have slowly slacked off throughout this semester at ODU. Last semester I got a 2.6 for my GPA and this semester I will probably be in a similar range. The thing is I'm pretty terrified that if I dont get at least a 3.0 this semester, VMI will...
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    VMI 2013

    I also have been appointed to the class of 2013. I just sent in my letter of confirmation too so im pretty stoked that I got all that in. But in my appointment letter it said that I was accepted pending completion of my current academic semester ( im a transfer student). I'm a little...
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    Just got VMI offer of appointment...now what

    I got my offer of appointment this tuesday but im not sure exactly when I applied. But I remember it was in late November or early December. i also applied online though im not sure if that affected how fast my reply came.
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    Just got VMI offer of appointment...now what

    Hey everyone this is my first post in this forum so let me give you a little back story. I go to Old Dominion University in VA and I decided I wanted to join the Marine Corps as an officer so I applied to VMI. I didnt think I had a chance to get in but now im sitting here looking at an offer...
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