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Good luck swabs and parents. My cadet was a swab the summer of 2010 and graduated in 2013. If I remember right we received a letter from the swab right after the July 4th. Said that on the evening of July 4th they were marched down near the river and watched the 4th of July fireworks. It was...

Hang on RunninBob, my DS received his appointment in April last year. I noticed your from NE, my Cadet and I are huge Husker fans. Need more Huskers at the Academy.

Cadet Attention Read the blog on the Academy website from the 4C Cadet about receiving attention, I think he is the male from Kansas. It's really good, he writes about the attention he received as a Cadet going home for Thanksgiving and how he was able reconcile it.

Awards Night First of all, this is too good a thread to get stale so here I go. Last night was Senior Awards Night at my son's high school, remember this is a very comptetive high school, for instance my son's girlfriend was accepted to Brown, Columbia, Penn but in the end decided to go to...

Passport We were in the same situation, hired a passport service and had it expidited. I think it took about 3 weeks to get the adult passport which is good for 10 years. Passport service will cost ($100) but they walk you thru it and get it fast.

Now that the fortunate ones have received appointments and the initial emotional state of joy has started to clear. We have to begin to contend with the thought that our beloved son/daughter will be leaving the nest soon. As with all of these kids, my swab has been a picture perfect kid. No...

Bear- In one of your earlier messages, you mentioned a couple of events; (1) Austin event at the State Capitol, and (2) a Galveston event. Can you say more or email a website about the events? Thanks, Laguna

Son Got The Call My son received the call today and has received an appointment. A few hours later his future coach then gave him a call to congratulate him. BEAR - I would like to meet you since you are in the Katy area. Taylor Mustangs - 2010 USCGA Bears - 2014

Katy, TX Bear- I'm in the Katy area and my student is waiting to hear for the 2014 class appointments. A Taylor student that attended AIM and decided CGA was the place to go. Laguna

Appointment Question Does anyone here know how much input or weight a coach has on the appointment process? My son/daughter is still in the candidate pool and grades and scores are good. If the coach forwards a player recommendation form/letter to admissions, how much weight does this carry...