Recent content by Wells8739

Agree with Bruno 100%. DS accepted to both VMI and Norwich and is currently a Rat at VMI. We visited all of the similar schools and I can tell you that VMI and Norwich are very, very different. It is like comparing apples and oranges. The problem is some people like oranges, some like apples...

it's already been a year since my rat attended....the event is time well spent and very informative. Suggestion to prospective rats....listen carefully and pay close attention to the quality of the people that represent VMI!!

DD attends Maine Maritime and DS will be attending VMI this fall. I can tell you that MMA ( as well as the other major maritime schools) is top notch and the whole industry in general is not known by many. Many of the kids graduating from MMA start at nearly six figure salaries. MMA really...

It's my understanding that VMI has the most stringent honor code of any college in this country. It is probably one of the biggest factors in my willingness to support my DS in going to this school in the fall. I would think that a very large percentage of the officer corp comes from the...

DS recd appointment letter in mail first and then the portal was updated over 1 week later...it shows a checklist of additional items to be submitted.

DS applied RD and acceptance letter was dated 12/16 ..recd 12/24. Good luck to you!!

I have a DD at Maine Maritime and DS was accepted to VMI, Maine Maritime & Norwich for next fall. I have visited most of the related schools USNA, USMA etc and can tell you that in regard to Maine being a State Academy it is good as any of the pedigree schools, maybe even better with regard to...

What a Christmas present!!...DS received his appointment yesterday...we couldn't be prouder. I know a big weight has just been lifted off his shoulders.

Bruno....DS and I met you ( family from Maine) and the other Alumni at the Boston event...which was very informative and well worth the drive. DS did not apply ED to VMI but had his whole package complete by Oct 24th. He got notice of acceptance from Norwich 3 weeks ago and is really waiting...