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DS remained on the USMMA hold list until receiving rejection last week. He will attend a state maritime college AND will reapply to USMMA. At a maritime college, he’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Strategic Sealift Officer program (SSO -- formerly Student Incentive Program or...

Son remains a hold candidate at Kings Point, and while we are hopeful, we are also making a trip to visit SUNY Maritime, Massachusetts Maritime and Maine Maritime. He has been accepted at all three. I wonder if the old salts in the forum might suggest some questions to help distinguish the...

Just received letter from DoDMERB that, at USMMA's request, son's medical exam was reviewed. Waiver is granted for 1) BIG condition as long as 2) orthodontist will confirm that braces are off (they are, so this one's a no-brainer). My question is, what can son -- who was notified he's on the...

Just received letter from DoDMERB that, at USMMA's request, son's medical exam was reviewed. Waiver is granted for 1) BIG condition as long as 2) orthodontist will confirm that braces are off (they are, so this one's a no-brainer). My question is, what can son -- who was notified he's on the...

Son is a competitive racing sailor who has long sought an opportunity to attend U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. As he prepared for his congressional nomination interview, he had several conversations with USNA alums and students, and added USNA as an academy choice. MOC letter arrived Friday...

Son is 17 and ready to start application process for USMMA. He had surgery at four to correct an A/V canal defect in his heart. He takes no meds and has no limits to his activity: he’s a competitive dinghy sailor and JV cross-country runner. As I read forum responses, I gather that his...