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My child is one of the CPR kids for USNA. He is also currently waitlisted at another Academy. I *believe* they are required to decide on an appointment at USNA by May 1 if they are offered one. He is not likely to hear from the waitlist until after May 1. What do kids in this situation do...

Best wishes to all for USCGA Class of 2021 EA! Let the wait begin!

This is getting real now! DODMERB complete, application complete, letters of rec are in, etc. The BGO interview was the last hold out and now it is in! DS was so excited to see COMPLETE on there! I *believe* he is 3Q- is that something one is actually told or do you assume based on...

God love my parents, but whoo boy. They are making me slightly crazy with their good intentions. First, my Dad wanted to write several former Presidents and petition them for a nomination for my son. I told him that was very sweet, but it doesn't work that way, they can't help etc. He would not...

My son is going to an information session this morning and it is being held on a Tall Ship in the Harbor. I am accompanying him so I get to do it too! I was telling my husband last night that even though this wasn't a journey I expected to be on, it has been so eye opening, so educational and...

Hello, I'm the parent of a senior and we will be going to visit VMI soon. I have an honest question and I am not trying to stir people up or cause friction, so please don't flame me! When I mention that my son is applying to service academies, the reaction is generally favorable. When I...

Hi everyone, Please forgive me if this question makes limited sense.. I am a Mom who knows little about anything military related and am trying hard to learn things as my son goes through the different application processes. My son is first and foremost interested in the service academies...