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DS received the dreaded TWE yesterday while at school. Needless to say he and we are very disappointed. We all felt he had a great, competitive application, just like so many here in this forum. NJ District 5 got the better of him. Now it's on to Plan B and that decision. He'll be at either...

I know there is a West Point Parents group on Facebook if that helps (: Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

When we visited the Academy last April my DS was told to continuously update his file with pertinent information. I would assume this includes letters of recommendation. Since appointments are still rolling out through April, I would think you should send it/them. Just my two cents (: Sent...

My DS did not do so well on two parts of his CFA. He is a distance runner so his upper body strength is not so great. He received a letter on his portal from AFA asking him to re-take it. He had about two weeks to better prepare before the EA deadline and he did show improvement. He was...

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Late in posting, but also found out 14 Jan that my ds was deferred. Still trying to stay positive that he well receive an appointment over the next few months, as it is all he wants for his future. Good luck to all those also deferred and congratulations to those already notified of appointment...

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Still nothing updated on my DS's portal either. He checks each morning and again before bed. 4 days... Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Congratulations! Happy for you (: Hopefully you and my DS and the others with noms won't have to wait too much longer to hear of appointments. Happy belated birthday and Happy New Year! Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

My mistake @navypops! Yes, my DS had his interview with Menendez's committee in mid November, not December. Still waiting to hear anything from that office or Garrett's office to schedule an interview. Still hoping to hear good news from USAFA now that he's got the nom and is 3Q'd. Good luck to...

Thanks for sharing your story and congrats to your son. It has reminded me that, though this waiting to hear game is very difficult, the hopeful end result is well worth the wait! Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Not sure how many nominations former Senator Chiesa had to give out, but very proud to report my DS received a nomination from him the end of October. It it's already listed as"Nomination received" on his portal and he's received a letter stating the same. DS had his interview with Senator...

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My ds is a runner. He just took his CFA two weeks ago. Yesterday he received a letter on his portal saying he needs to take the CFA again by 10/31 because the Academy has concerns he may have difficulty athletically. He had a bball throw of 77', 7 pull ups, 26 push ups, 55 sits ups. He maxed out...