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    USNA Service Assignment 2022

    My DS was 1 of the 2. Sub drafted. Not his second choice either. At least he was given a heads up from the CO this morning. Gave him time to make the mental shift and let go of his top choices. He is looking towards his new unexpected future with a great attitude. We are very proud of his...
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    Overnight visit for accepted students?

    DS ended up USNA. The right choice for HIM. It was a very hard choice but he is very happy.
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    Overnight visit for accepted students?

    Class of 2022 our DS was offered a day visit after receiving his appointment and told to bring $5.85 to cover his lunch. No overnight. He had been invited for overnight visits at USNA and USMA in the fall of his senior year before receiving those appointments. Our experience with USAFA was a...
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    DS received an LOE yesterday

    Congratulations. My DS received his LOE about this time his senior year. By the time he went for his overnight visit in January he had already received his appointment. It is exciting. Good luck!
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    CVW: Are we allowed to bring a care package for the plebe DS will be assigned to?

    Sent 2 dozen chocolate cookies for CVW fall of 2017. They were well received. Ha. My DS protested me sending them with him originally but said they were very much appreciated. Hard to believe that was already 2 years ago. Good luck with the process, exciting and stressful. GO NAVY!
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    SAT Essay Score

    My DS while applying for the class of 2022 received an email from his regional admissions counselor that his SAT essay score put him at risk. He had emailed asking if he needed to retake the SAT just for the essay because he had a conflict with work. This was the reply he got. "I can't tell...
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    % score to validate Calc 1

    My DS validated Calculus 1 and 2 with the above score.
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    Things don't always work out the way you planned

    Above was my post from several years ago. My DS is about to graduate from Norwich this spring and he is exactly where he was meant to be. So happy for him and so proud. He has loved Norwich! Go Army Beat Navy..wait ..my youngest is a plebe at USNA.. Go Navy Go Army!! That's better. Good...
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    Thayer Hotel R-Day suite available

    The suite was transferred the day after my original post. Congratulations to your Cadet to be!
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    The suite has been purchased by the other family. sorry

    The suite has been purchased by the other family. sorry
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    As of right now it looks like the family that inquired before you is going to take it. If that...

    As of right now it looks like the family that inquired before you is going to take it. If that changes you are next in line. Congratulations to your incoming plebe.
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    Hi. Let me know if you are still interested in our suite for R-day at the Thayer Hotel. Thanks...

    Hi. Let me know if you are still interested in our suite for R-day at the Thayer Hotel. Thanks If you get up to 5 post on the forums you can send me a private message. Just a FYI.
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    Thayer Hotel R-Day suite available

    Here are the details. For us the idea of being able to be on campus with no stress of getting our New Cadet where he needs to be was worth it. We knew when we booked the suite it was non-refundable. We are allowed to sell it to another family though. We also have Plebe Parent weekend in the...
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    Thayer Hotel R-Day suite available

    To anyone who might be interested, we have a Jr. suite reserved at the Thayer Hotel that we will not be using. We are looking for someone who might want to take this reservation from us. PM me if you have any interest. The reservation check-in date is July 1st with a check-out date of July...
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    LOA received two weeks after LOE

    Does anyone know how often LOE's turn into appointments? How competitive are you really if you receive an LOE, as long as you meet all the requirements and receive a nomination? Thanks
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    Admissions email

    How far along is your application? Just curious as my DS starts this journey. Good luck
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    AP test scores for applicants

    Just wondering if DS's AP test scores could be a factor for his WCS? SAT to date: 700 Reading, 790 Math. but needs to retake to improve his essay score. HA! Poor kid. 2017 AP scores: Calculus AB - 4 (really was bummed) Physics 1 - 5 (really was shocked!) Thanks. He is not worried...
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    Finally Got the E-mail

    DS received his TWE around this time 2 years ago. He was really sad and disappointed. Plan B was Norwich University, NROTC. He ended up deciding to major in Civil Engineering so he decided to leave NROTC this summer for AROTC because he believes he will have more opportunities to branch in...
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    ACT Writing

    Out of the 18 possible total? My DS is a junior and got a 790 math 700 reading but only a 12 out of 18 on the essay. He has terrible handwriting. What kind of scores does USMA want to see on the essay portion. He is planning on taking the SAT again to improve.
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