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    Still in the game

    is this it? "Richard Channing Moore was born on August 21, 1762 in New York City. At the outset of the Revolutionary War the family removed from the city to the family estate called "Moore's Folly" on the Hudson River at West Point.
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    Foreign language at USNA

    Four years of Chinese will be a plus. Our son is a current plebe and is in the Chinese program now. He was fully proficient in Spanish and the language requirement was waived. This opened the door to for consideration to participate in Chinese studies. This is an additional class on top of the...
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    Will it kill me not to have calculus?

    Our experience with two sons applying in the past and one appointed and in plebe year is the math component is huge. Not only will the most rigorous preparation help with consideration for appointment, it will help immensely when classes start. The SAT/ACT math score is also very important. Our...
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    final exam question

    Thanks actually our question is how long is each exam?
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    final exam question

    We are trying to schedule a flight home for our Plebe. Does anyone know how long each final exam period lasts? Thanks
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    Early Travel to I Day

    We were hoping to travel 3 or 4 days early to I Day. Does anyone know if this is permitted for travel reimbursement?
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    Awards At NASS?

    Awards at NASS Our son did receive an award at NASS for outstanding candidate in his company. He did not know there were awards and was surprised and honored to receive it. His take on it was to focus on team work, positive attitude and full participation in all facets of the program (many of...
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    USNA Class of 2017 Appointment Thread

    1. USNA2017Mom (DS), FL-07, Presidential, 10Sept2012 2. riveranduin, VA-11, Congressional (Senatorial), 21Nov2012 3. Starbuck(DS), TX-12, Presidential, 21 Nov2012 4. arrow (DD), CA-41, Congressional, 21 Nov2012 5. timetocarrigan, VA-11, Presidential, 20 Oct 2012 6. Pmh (DS), CT-1...
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    Colorado Nomination

    No harm in asking. You should call the MOC's staff and inquire about the possibility of requesting consideration for an additional nomination. You can underscore the points you have made with staff and see what happens. Good luck.
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