Along with the spreadsheet, you might want to invest in a file tote to drag with you around. DD was driving me nuts with all the paperwork hanging out on the kitchen counter, so the tote was a back-to-school gift! I attached a picture of her file tote. Of course, for impression management, I put the Service Academy Forums file up front for you all to see. Occasionally I will print out a posting for future reference.
One of the problems dd had was remembering all the passwords & userids, so she wrote them on the front of each file along with status updates from the portals. Also, add ACT/SAT/AP files too along with the Common Application, which might be handy. The nomination packets are tucked in the back of the tote in big yellow envelopes, waiting for all the teacher references. The essays are slow going, but fortunately, the 1st month in her AP Eng Lit class, they write college application and scholarship essays that the teacher will review. (Lucky for me).
Much to the recruiter's credit at dd's high school, he recommended the academies in addition to ROTC. However, she mistakenly went to the Army enlistment website to register for ROTC. Hah... she had all kinds of interesting emails and phone calls.
Best wishes for the journey.
