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    Thank you for your service response

    what is an appropriate response when thanked for your military service? "you are welcome" seem a little awkward. any suggestions?
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    Submitting files for board review

    How do RCs decide the order in which they present completed files to be presented to the admissions board for qualification? It doesn't appear to be on a first in basis.
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    Nom + Loa

    Just received word that I have a nomination to go with my LOA. What happens next? Do I get the BFE?
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    Is this common?

    I understand that MOCs can decide how to submit their slates, but it appears that our congressman submitted a competitive slate for one academy and a principal nomination for another academy. Ours is a competitive state so this approach seems odd. Has anyone else experienced this type of an...
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    Lynpar's help needed

    Lynpar, I sent you a pm on a topic that you seem familiar with. I hope you will respond. Thank you!
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    Expedited review

    Has anyone heard of an expedited review process for a scholarship that does not go through the usual board review?
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    File review by CCEB

    Do any EA II get reviewed by CCEB in November or do they wait until all EA I files have been reviewed?
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    WCS algorithm

    My school does not rank because it is very competitive with almost 100% of class going to college. Six AP courses and 3.5 gpa. SAT math is above recent years average, but below average on verbal. Leadership and athletics are well above average, class president , boys state, lots of community...
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    Nomination strategy or luck?

    If a candidate desires a nomination to two service academies, is it better to list each academy as the first preference on different MOC applications? Or, should you be consistent with your preferences on all applications? Or, is it virtually impossible to get a nomination to more than one...
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    Who makes the decision?

    When a MOC submits his/her slate of ten to Annaoplois who then makes the decision on which candidate gets selected? Does the regional admissions officer make the decision or have any influence at that point or is it done strictly by the admissions board or others at Annapolis. Also, is it based...
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    APPS completed, Questions abound

    I have complete apps for 3 academies and was sent to DoDMERB Exam by one and received the expected DQ last week. One academy contacted me about the waiver process. Other two academies have said nothing to me about taking the medical exam or any results. All three academy field contacts have...
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    DoDMERB DQ, now what

    Received the feared DQ today due to mild asthma. Letter says the academies will request waivers if I am competitive, which I have been told I am. Letter also states that I should provide any additional info that has not been provided. So, what do I do? Sit and wait? Write a letter? Go...
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    DODMERB medical history question

    In completing the medical history for the exam is it appropriate to put a cover letter on the package that you bring to the exam. The cover letter would address some of the medical history that might cause a remedial or DQ and is designed to demonstrate that there are no impacts from the history...
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    Sending CFA scores

    How do you get the USMA to send your CFA scores to other academies? Thanks!
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    Waiver success

    I understand that every case is unique, but I am wondering if anyone had any information or even a guess at what percent of people who failed the medical test ended up getting approved on appeal. I am curious as to whether it is a long shot (25 percent or less) or is there a reasonable chance...
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    SAT score improvement

    Need to improve the SAT verbal score by 50 points. Can folks share programs, approaches, strategies that have worked for them. There is so much promotional material out there it is overwhelming. Thanks.
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    CFA basketball throw

    Is a toss that is like a soccer goalie throwing the ball considered overhand and therefore an allowed throwing style for the basketball toss?
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    Summer leadership program

    What time is registration on the first day of the program?
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    Summer leadership program

    Does anyone know what time the participants have to arrive For registration on the first day of the program?
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