... Also keep in mind if he has an interview (that isn't supposed to be an interview.....) I hear it is! Be dressed appropriately. Slacks, tucked polo, undershirt, belt, decent shoes, ( athletic okay if in good shape) etc. DS said he and another kid who was with his parents and wearing shorts and flip flops were casually interviewed ( was in late August). The kid with the parents and too casually attired got all the hard questions,,,lol
DS said he walked out feeling he was much more respected being there representing himself.
I believe my DS' admissions interview was a major factor in helping him get admitted. He and I were in a coat and tie, and the other family in the conference room with us were way under-dressed. At one point during the "interview", the admissions officer looked at my son and said 'I like you tie'. I remember telling my DS afterward that that comment was actually directed to the other candidate who was not in a coat or tie. I strongly believe that if your DS wants to impress someone at the USMMA, a coat and tie will always help. It will be received as a clear sign that your DS respects the school, its history, and, most of all, its heroes from yesterday.