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Language points-is that proficiency in any language or only high demand languages?

Can't really address this mother's concerns because I don't have the whole picture. Really unfair (unprofessional for military personnel, even if it is a personal matter) to make veiled statements like this. I have a 3rd at VMI. Rat year was hard work. The environment at VMI is tough, but...

Thanks for the good advice!

There is something to this. Not a CPA, but am a CFP. Check out http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Benefits-for-Education:-Information-Center Ask your tax advisor if you qualify based on income thresholds. Even if you borrowed money for school you can claim the education tax credit. Unless your cadet...

I seem to remember my son reporting all int'l travel on his contracting papers. He is volunteering with an NGO in Geneva this summer. Does he need to request permission . . . Or report . . . Or do nothing? He can certainly ask someone, but I don't want to send him on a rabbit trail if it's nothing.

The goal was $20,100 and the Rats raised $24,593 as of today! They did their pushups on Thursday night, but you can still give. Here's the webpage: http://www.crowdrise.com/freshmanclassproject/fundraiser/ratmass2013

Finally caught up on current events this weekend. Looks like we may be headed for some rough days ahead-with indiscriminate cuts to DoD-if Congress can't figure out this budget. My DS is a Rat at VMI on an out of state AROTC scholarship. I'm hoping for the best. He loves VMI and seems to be...

So, I'm new at this. It sounds like the Rats will be free to leave with parents, etc after the Navy game in Annapolis, spend the night with parents and return to post Sunday evening. Is this correct? We're expecting our Rat to cover p's and q's on this one, but have no way to confirm his...

Yeah, I think we're just looking for a single, solitary phone call to cover the basics. "Would it hurt you so bad to call your mother?!". Might as well start now with the nagging! :smile: Wish we didn't live ten hours drive away, but am so glad he's at VMI and apparently loving it.

Well, loaded on some guilt and veiled threats and got a promise from my Rat that he'll call home after New Market. "Too busy and having too much fun" This isn't the VMI I'VE been hearing about!!

I understand that Rats don't have cell phones in their possession. They are at the mercy of their Dyke or someone in the community to loan a phone for a short call home. For some reason our DS is not receiving, or maybe not accepting the offer of a phone to call his parents. This hard corp...

We plan on tailgating Parent's Weekend. Driving in from Michigan for the weekend. Maybe we can somehow identify ourselves on our tent/car, etc.? Does anyone know what the permit privilege is for the Annapolis game. I am in Baltimore that week and may arrange to stay over for the game.

My son is also in H Company. Praying for unity and strength for these kids. So glad that this week is over and they are better for it.

Yea! These pictures were awesome. Really cool that they made time for cadets to attend worship service in the chapel. Working hard and having fun. Everything he wanted. Got to see my DS running the wheelbarrow race. Never thought something like that would make me so happy.

@ClarksonArmy-just sent you a PM. Thanks!

Need help understanding the process. I understand that a scholarship transfer almost requires divine intervention. There is hope in that it's an expensive school to an out of state SMC. Are transfer decisions made on this third board? Is the transfer process separate from the "boards"? DS is...

Leadership roles, good ACT, decent GPA, physically fit DS won a 3 year AROTC to Michigan State 3.6 UW from college prep school 30 ACT 6 college credits, 4 Honors/AP First violin in strings group, student conductor Piano accompanist for school choir One year Varsity cross...

My son received and accepted a 3 yr AD AROTC to a competitive in state school, but has his heart set on VMI. He received an email from a very selective state school last week telling him they were preparing his file for the January boards???!! Is it possible that he could still be considered...

Yea! What a great way to go into Christmas break. Were your students regular decision or early?