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My father was a commissioned officer in the USPHS and had a very distinguished and respected career. The USPHS paid for all of his undergraduate education, very much like ROTC. It's a a noble service!

I'd like to start collecting a list of universities for my son to consider that offer good Aviation/Aeronautical/Aerospace programs AND flight training with ROTC programs. At this point we aren't partial to a branch...would like to see all our options. If you want to copy and paste your...

I didn't specifically mean Rep. Neubarger, but just in general? So the nomination procedures are determined by the specific representative??? I didn't realize that...

We are TX D19 ~ I'm going to do some more checking and make some phone calls. The main office for our congressman is in our city. Anyone know if they allow potential applicants to do summer volunteer ~ would it help their chances?

You never know if you don't try!! There is always USMA Prep and there are a few military 2-yr colleges that have Academy Prep as well. Check into New Mexico Military Institute as one. Apply for VMI, Citadel, Norwich, North Georgia. Apply for ROTC. You might just surprise yourself. It's it's...

Thank you for your replies! His top two are USNA and USAFA due to his aviation goals. USCGA third, but no nomination needed, and USMA 4th (breaking my Army heart). While he wants an academy, ultimately, he wants aviation and will take whatever road gets him to the end goal, whether is ROTC or...

Definitely will!! Thanks for the info.

He is only 15, but I will definitely check out SLCDA for next summer. We did apply for USNA STEM but won't hear until May. Hoping he makes it in, but it's only a week of a very long summer for a proactive kid.

Sounds like my life!! I have 5 kids also (2 bio and 3 step). Our life is pure madness!

Congratulations!! Sounds like you have a wonderful summer planned.

Just curious what you (or your kids) summer plans are? My son will be a sophomore and has dreams of a service academy appointment. Summer is a good time to explore interests and opportunities that can help with the application process. Just curious if anyone has advice.... Summer job...

That is definitely his focus ~ he has a 3.9 GPA and is in all AP courses, and a year ahead in his math and sciences courses. He already took PSAT and we are waiting on results. He's taking a SAT prep class next year as an elective. The hardest part is trying to balance it all. He plays 3...

We are exploring ALL options ~ and honestly, it's quite overwhelming. Lol. I think he will narrow things down over the next year, but I still feel pressure since timelines begin so early with these things. As of now: Plan A - Service Academy Plan B - ROTC Scholarship for "out of state" school...

Will do that... Thanks!

My son as a dream to be a military aviator. He is not particularly partial to one branch over another and would like to apply for all the service academies and see where it leads. I've been seeing posts about people that have applied for and received nominations to multiple academies. How is...