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What a grand week of commissioning, so many wonderful events, vivid emotions...men and women who demonstrate the best of this generation willing to serve at a time of war and without hesitation. Lingering for me, now rising beyond disappointment, is a sense of exploitation by some locals. I have...

This is a disgrace I am shocked. There are individuals that worked for years to get a spot at the Academy...dedicated, hard-working. Military life is a commitment. You made it, and now you want to get out, so cough up and pay the price. You took the spot of some kid that would give their right...

Think carefully I am not an expert...as are (not) the majority of those that comment here. Be careful that these casual observers don't goad you into reporting a minor infraction and make a federal case of it...speak to the police chief or officer and understand how this will be handled by...

Many of us parents, and then, because of our own anxiety, the candidates themselves, feel so much pressure from the advice promulgated here. There is a great deal of information that can be helpful. However, I must say that we have come to bristle when we read speculative information from those...

As an observer of the process now for 3 cycles (and 2 appointments) I am convinced that in the end each student interested in becoming a midshipman at USNA focus entirely, and without distraction, to developing oneself as a future leader, learner, and physically fit individual. It may be...

It seems to be top-secret and I would like to get tickets near my son!

Doctor's reply All endocrine and metabolic testing was normal; epiphyses were open and height was 2 sd below "normal"; formal diagnosis is idiopahic short stature (normal-variant short stature). Because we could affprd GH we opted to go with it for a year. She tells me that it is not considered...

My son was evaluated for many years for short stature and no diagnosis or medical condition was found by several physicians...ultimately attributed to relative heights of his parents and family. A new physician came to town and felt she could justify the prescription of growth hormone covered...

yes, he is academically qualified; medically qualified

Today my son received a nomination from a Senator for the USNA. What should we expect next? Is it typical to receive any correspondence from the academy? Should the candidate contact the academy? Or is it a situation where one just awaits word?

My son has completed the application process; has had the BGO interview which went very well, has strong academics, etc. Question: is there any value in making another trip to the USNA to meet with admissions, express commitment to the program, show interest?