Isn't it official if it is signed by the counselor? Sounds like others have faxed or e-mailed themselves. Ours get signed and stamped with a raised seal, and they will put them in a signed sealed envelope if you want, but obviously for faxing and e-mailing, the seal won't show, and you can't fax the sealed envelope! Maybe we will be safe and have the guidance counselor e-mail or fax it - I am assuming he should put DS's name and USMA ID# on the cover sheet for the fax?