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    NJ Interviews

    colinmcd, yes, it is possible to get a nomination from both senators. However, in NJ (and the Northeast in general) getting a nomination from both senators is unlikely. My DS got a nomination from our congressman and one senator. That is also fairly rare because in NJ the nominators often...
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    NJ Interviews

    What I meant by "gimmee" is that the Senators and Congressman sometimes have nomination slots left over (especially for USAFA). The majority of candidates in the Northeast are looking for USNA or USMA, USCGA, etc. USAFA often doesn't get filled with qualified candidates. My DS asked for USNA...
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    NJ Interviews

    Just showed up on portal. We had pretty much given up on any response from Booker's office. Quite a pleasant surprise.
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    NJ Interviews

    DS just got a nom from Booker today. Weird, though, his pick was USNA, but he got nom for USAFA. Maybe just a gimmee for respect. An acceptance to USAFA would be fine, too!
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    NJ Interviews

    Thanks Scooter. That's helpful information. Menendez's office is particularly unfriendly toward inquiries and notification. Lot of angry people working that office, in my opinion.
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    New mom VA-10

    Just my humble opinion: Do not underestimate the wonderful experience your son will have at either of those schools with an AROTC scholarship. My son was at the top of his class, had no medical DQs, a phenomenal athlete, fully involved in community and school programs, leadership positions...
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    NJ Interviews

    DS got nomination from Leonard Lance. Still waiting to hear from Menendez. Good luck to all.
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    Waivers

    Thanks Trumpet. I will tell him to do just that. I hope this doesn't ruin his chances of an appointment, but it is important that he address this immediately regardless of effect. The break is already healing and there shouldn't be any problem afterward (according to his doctor). The DoDMERB...
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    Waivers

    Question for anyone: If an existing ROTC student has an injury during Winter recess (broken bone in hand), should he notify DoDMERB? Or his commanding officer? He is applying to Air Force and Naval Academy and wants to follow procedures. The injury is already splinted and the doctor said...
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    NJ Interviews

    Mama, I assume you meant "DS had his interview with Senator Menendez in mid NOVEMBER." Since it is not mid-December yet, I guess that is what you meant. However, if your DS DID get an interview in December, please let me know. We have been trying to get some kind of answer from Menendez's...
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    NJ Interviews

    Yes, the interviews with Menendez will be going on through December, so I don't think there will be any news until at least mid-January. Strange situation with Booker nominating based on Chiesa's interviews. I guess there is a little political capital with holding a few nomination cards in his...
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    NJ Interviews

    Congratulations USNAhopeful! Has anyone heard anything from Congressman Lance's office yet? I know he is having more interviews in December, but he might have sent out notices to some. Just wondering.
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    NJ Interviews

    You won't hear anything until December-January or later. There will be more interviews in December (for college students who could not make interviews this month). Good luck.
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    Interview

    I have gone with my son to several nomination interviews both last year and this year. I believe that a conservative look is the best I've seen. A suit and tie is absolutely appropriate and suggested. By conservative I mean a color that does not make a personal statement and shows respect to...
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    NJ Interviews

    Anyone hear from Senator Chiesa yet? Just wondering if notifications have gone out. Has anyone heard the good news yet?
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    NROTC scholarship notification?

    My son found out after the first board. As kinnem said, it was about 30 days later he found out he was offered a full scholarship. He accepted immediateldy, and we are glad he did because he didn't get into any of the academies. Had a nom, great grades, athletics, everything....but didn't get...
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    Re: NJ Nominations for 2013 - very troubling

    Apparently, the situation is this (according to the latest update): The deadline for applicants is now Monday, September 23, 2013 at 5 PM for Senator Chiesa - the nominations will be determined before October 16, 2013. I don't know whether or not a R/D thing is in play, but obviously Senator...
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    Officers from USAFA and AFROTC

    Fantastic advice and powerful, experienced information. My son is re-applying to the academies. He is in ROTC at an excellent school, but wants one more shot. I don't have the academy or military experience you have, but I do have the wisdom that has come from many years of making correct and...
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    Re: NJ Nominations for 2013 - very troubling

    NJ Nomination letters of recommendation Has anyone else from NJ received the notification that, in fact, Senator Chiesa will be the nominating Senator for Lautenberg's seat? Just want to verify this information.
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    Re: NJ Nominations for 2013 - very troubling

    OOOPS, meant USMMA. Also, a great academy. For some reason, I get Merchant Marines mixed up with Coast Guard. Go figure.
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