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    Commissioning Week Rentals: Caution

    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...
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    Advice for Candidates

    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...
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    What seating section in PHL for Mids

    It seems to be top-secret and I would like to get tickets near my son!
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    Growth Hormone for short stature

    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...
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    Nomination Received-What's Next?

    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?
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    Admission Advice

    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?
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