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    Plebe Summer Hiaku

    My DS sent us the following Hiaku in one of his Plebe Summer letters, it sums up his experience pretty well. It was after reading this that I knew he would make it and USNA was the place for him. I am staying strong Only some days really suck I embrace the suck He is a rising 2/C and will...
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    USNA Varsity Swim Team Question

    Thanks for the insight. By off chance, do you know how late recruited swimmers at USNA commit by? In other words, if I have a really good taper meet this winter/spring (of my senior year), do I still have a chance of being recruited, or would I have missed their 'deadline'? My DS is on the...
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    Deferred Status

    DS was wait listed April 14, 2020, moved on to plan B, then got his appointment on April 28. April is a tough month for those who (still) wait. Hang in there, we are all pulling for you!
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    Class of 2021 USNA Appointment Thread

    Looking back on the 2020 appointment thread, 51 appointments were reported by Feb 12, 2016. More forum participants or is admissions getting efficient? (Missing Murf, I know he would have an opinion!)
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    Preparing for the plebe year?

    From a parents point of view, the lack of communication with our Plebe was difficult. It seemed like our summer revolved around phone call days, writing letters and "finding Waldo" on the photo sites. The Plebe families from our area bonded quickly (dinners etc) so the Plebes had friends going...
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    Preparing for the plebe year?

    Sounds like your DD is a sound academically (like most Candidates) so would suggest taking the AP exams, but she should not get too stressed over them. They get the chance validate several courses during the first week or so of Plebe Summer. It will work out, she will be fine. She should work...
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    The Day

    I've been thinking about writing this post since last summer. My DS had a very long wait for his appointment. CVW, NASS, No LOA, Recruited Athlete, weekly coach calls, medical DQ, testing, medical waiver, nomination interviews, the "no blue chip because you will get in on your own" coach call, 3...
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    Is Asthma Waiverable?

    My DS went through this exact process, DQ, MCT test, USNA waiver. He is currently "enjoying" plebe summer. There is a path through an asthma history to an appointment.
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    Methalcholine Challenge Test for Medical Waiver

    Congrats! Another hurdle behind you. DS went through this same testing for similar reason . DoDMERB processed the test results, USNA issued the waiver via a letter in about a week.
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    Class of 2020 USNA Appointment Thread

    That sounds like a good idea, but because I'm a new member (long time lurker) I am not sure I can use the personal message on this forum. Maybe someone could chime in with a solution? Also, in response to how my DS was informed of his change in status from wait list to appointment offer...
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    Class of 2020 USNA Appointment Thread

    2020prdPop/DS/April 14 waitlist/April 21 Appointment/Accepted/MI-03/Rep and 2 Sen Noms
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