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    Summer Training Cruises

    Great advice from 2012mom My sons's roommate is in Norfolk on a flattop tied to a pier... As far as the NOLS (aka sea kayak trip alluded to earlier), that may indeed count towards Summer Block training, BUT at a cost of $3-4K - not obtainable by most mids. Be prepared for the mundane and hope...
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    If he wasn't a football player, He would be kicked out!!!

    I say, "Adios My Friend" or as they say...AMF! Too much tolerance, IMHO - political or otherwise. Honor and Integrity are not something learned at this late station in life. Character is inculcated long before they arrive at USNA (or anyplace for that matter) and is something that...
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    Swimming at USNA

    Validating times for Swimming The Plebe just got back with me - record time! - The distance is 200 meters and the minimum time was 3:30. He ended up with a 2:45, he thinks, but said that was good enough for a 99. Hope that helps.
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    Swimming at USNA

    Swimming for Plebes Hi, My son was also a swimmer in high school. He validated swimming, which is offered either semester (some take swimming and some take wrestling/boxing-alternating). Your son will have no difficulty validating, which is done the first day of class. However, his grade...
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    Saturday, Dec 13th. No mail here. Did anyone receive a

    Congrats! Be sure to go to the facebook page and meet some of your fellow classmates...Enjoy the break-great job!
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    Early Action Admission

    Merry Christmas to y'all. I feel for him(and you), but I believe in Romans 8:28; it will be fine. Keep the Faith, time is your advocate. It is still very early...
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    Early Action Admission

    Hi All, You are looking for a USPS Priority Mail, large white envelope.
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    Appointments

    Congrats! The wait will soon be over. From what I understand it takes awile to print the actual Appointment. Look for it soon.
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    Roll Call - if you're lurking here and had a son or daughter at AIM 2008, or if YOU

    My son received his Appointment last week, and the same letter/CD was received today. So, definitely a vendor issue with the mail-outs. No worries for those who are still waiting to hear! Wishing you the best!
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    Early Action Admission

    Is there a link online for this Program? How does one sign up or is it by invite?
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    Early Action Admission

    My son was invited yo USNA for Candidate Visit Weekend. Does anyone konow if USCGA offers similar program? Thanks.
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    Early Action Admission

    "...it's only a day away"
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    Early Action Admission

    Good Luck-it sounds like the Dec 3 date is the date of your Appointment to USCGA(Just speculating!). WE received the Priority mailer Sat Dec 6. Hope yours comes tomorrow! If not, then call them and tell them to send you another one, 'cause the first one is lost in the mail:thumb:
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    Early Action Admission

    Thanx PMLutton; I hear he has the NROTC to VMI - congrats. I know he really prefers the Academy, so I wish y'all the best. Where is he at CGA-deferred to RA? The LOA should bode well,remember the squeky wheel gets the grease...
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    Early Action Admission

    Hi Maui1, My sons status under USNA has a SubAgency Heading that reads NALOA, dated Oct 14. I believe that is around the time of the LOA from USNA. Does your son's USMA heading have a subagency space with the date of his LOA? Thanks
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