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"Dreams Change" I love this and so many of the other nuggets of wisdom from your very thoughtful replies. He made the choice to leave and is on a new path toward achieving his goals. Thank you to each of you for taking the time to respond. You have given me so much more to think about. Your...

I offer the following in case our experience may be helpful to others. _________________ We were at Parent’s Weekend with our C4C in 2013. This past weekend we watched the events at USAFA from afar as we dropped our son off for his sophomore year at a local university. Attending USAFA...

My DS brought soccer cleats and was glad to have them for intramural sports during BCT.

Raising science score--possible help My DS found the science portion of the exam to be difficult to get through given the time allowed. After taking the exam two times, his ACT science score was good, but he wanted it to be better. For the third exam he followed the advice of a friend and...

I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of these thoughtful replies. I am sure there are other perspectives/points of view out there, but I am beginning to understand these decisions and this journey in a very new way. I am forever grateful for this forum and for the many individuals...

My friend has a son in college on an AFROTC scholarship. I have a cadet at USAFA. Because she has a close relative who is a recent USAFA grad, my friend knows well the demands placed on USAFA cadets. She recently talked about how much easier it will be for her son in AFROTC. While...

My DS shadowed a cadet last October. He attended a class, ate lunch, and spent time in the library while assigned to one cadet. He met other cadets throughout the day, but was with the same cadet for several hours.

Congrats!!!! So happy for you! Go MN!

DS had four nominations and McCollum (MN04) is the one who made his phone ring. Hoping good news comes your way soon!

Thank you so much for the shout out for MN! My son is so excited to join you in CO! Your offer to answer questions is much appreciated. I will be sure to let him know. Best wishes to all of those still waiting to hear!

DS got a call from our congresswoman tonight. He is in! MO2 (DS) MN Congressional - 12 March 2013

My son heard from a friend who has also applied. His friend has a parent who graduated from USAFA and still has many contacts there. Combined with the following info posted last week it all seems to fit. This week (11-15 March) would be the "fine tuning" week. "I spoke with my Admissions...

My DS heard that Members of Congress will be notified on March 18. From what I understand, they are given a few days to notify appointees before portals change. Looks like another 7+ days of waiting.

Thank you so much for this insight! I guess it does seem to fit the way other info has been updated throughout this process...subtle changes on the portal without bells or whistles. So glad your daughter has her appointment. Hoping my son will be joining her in June.

Welcome! It sounds like we have been on a similar learning curve with our first born children. The process is indeed overwhelming!! I am glad to hear your son has a couple of solid choices and wish you/him all the best with USMMA. Similar to your situation, my son has an AFROTC scholarship...

All my best to your son as he continues his USAFA journey. Thank you for your good wishes. All will turn out as it should.

I have been reading and learning on this forum for some time. My DS has worked for much of life to achieve his goal of becoming an officer in the USAF. He has gratefully accepted an AFROTC scholarship to a fantastic school and awaits word from the USAFA. Whether via plan "A" (USAFA) or plan...