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    AROTC - Speech Impediment - When to Seek DoDMERB Exam

    Background DS has a speech impediment and has accepted the 3-year AROTC scholarship awarded to his dream school. This expensive private school is generous with first year perks and room and board. However we could never afford his going there without the 3-year scholarship. Lastly, DS1 is...
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    Who pays for transportation to Airborne School?

    Hi, I am trying to figure out flights for both Christmas school vacation and airborne school. My son will be going to airborne school in January, leaving from our home in California (his school Christmas vacation will be cut short a week plus he misses his first two weeks of classes) to fly to...
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    Gift for Interviewing Officer?

    Hello. Tonight my son will be presented his Army ROTC scholarship at his high school ROTC awards night. The person presenting it to him is the Colonel he interviewed with for the scholarship and DS feels that the Colonel’s report was instrumental in his receiving the scholarship. DS (and we...
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    TWE or Equivalent -is there a "rolling" denial?

    Heartfelt congratulations to all of those who have heard of their acceptances into the academies! It's an incredible accomplishment and there is much to be proud of. From reading through past threads, it appears as if you are otherwise entirely qualified you do not find out that you were not...
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    Accutane after being medically cleared

    Good morning. DS is medically cleared for both USAFA and ROTC. However, he wants to begin Accutane NOW – before reporting to USAFA (if he is admitted) or to college in the Fall. I have an opinion, but at this point only an opinion, about whether this would be problematic or not. Your...
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    Texas A&M ROTC Dorms - link to photos?

    Hello. My son was awarded a four year ROTC scholarship at TCU and Texas A&M. He is very excited for this opportunity and we are proud of him. We live out of state and DS has not yet visited either schools. We understand how important it is to visit both schools, especially as I believe they...
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    Phone Call from a University's ROTC Officer

    Good morning. My son received a call this weekend the AROTC Colonel of a University (which should be an out of state safety school) my son has applied to. The Colonel was very encouraging to my DS and indicated that, in his opinion, DS is on the cusp between a 3 year and 4 year scholarship. As...
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    Army ROTC fitness test - end of the road?

    Hello. I’ve done my best to research this topic on this forum and on the internet but I still am not clear. I have read ClarksonArmy posts but I’d still like current input as I remain confused and concerned. DS took his Army ROTC fitness test. His scores are: Push Ups 56 Sit Ups 37 1...
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    Opinions please on service academy college admissions coaches

    Hello. Does anybody have experience with a service academy college admissions coach/service? A quick search of the internet turns up a few companies. Go to their websites and one will feel as if one would be a fool NOT to use (and pay dearly for) their support and guidance. Or am I just a...
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    Questions about the oft mentioned "competitive district" - how to research?

    Hello. I've searched the internet and reached out to our congress person but I am yet able to discover how competitive our district is. Many posts mention their area being competitive. For instance, Northern Virginai is often mentioned. How would I find out how competitive our district is...
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    Earliest one might get accepted into a prep school? - Posting in the correct forum this time!

    Hi. My son's best chance to become a service academy graduate is most likely through a prep school appointment. Of course I'd love it if he heard that in November 2016! But when might the "true"earliest date be? Thanks. bringbacknelsoncruz
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    Earliest one might get accepted into a prep school?

    Hi. My son's best chance to become a service academy graduate is most likely through a prep school appointment. Of course I'd love it if he heard that in November 2016! But when might the "true"earliest date be? Thanks.
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    Is there really no connection between getting admitted into a college and a ROTC scholarship?

    Hello. Please forgive my ignorance, please know I've researched but I still don't feel as if I have a grip on the ROTC process. My question is - do the ROTC units and the college admissions panels really not communicate to each relative to admitting a student to the college/university? For...
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    Are Summer Seminar participants ranked/evaluated after the program?

    My child attended the Summer Seminar and returned very excited to attend the USAFA. One could say my child is in love. My question: is there any sort of write up or evaluation of the SS participants? For instance, if one had a lousy attitude or conversely were uber wonderful at everything...
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