Recent content by betaphi

Well, to that point, I was astounded by some of the parent questions during our CVW at USNA when DD was applying. One parent asked "how do you handle kids with discipline problems, or who have been in some trouble with the law when they apply?" That was easily the best, though "my son doesn't...

Good point - you should buy a place in Annapolis, THEN go out there every weekend! (I like the way you think, MittenMan!)

Congrats! Will look for you at the NC All Academy Ball next year!

I thought the Age 13 restriction was particular to the asthma codes...either way, he obviously has no chance at a waiver if he has recurrence, and at the same time the catch-all questions will compel him to report the diagnosis, as it is considered a chronic condition that can be dormant for...

Appreciate the reply and advice. He is being seen by a GI specialist at Duke, it is a confirmed case of mild colitis. Not Crohn's, not ulcerative, but confirmed. I was already planning precisely what you suggest re: intense tracking and documentation, having been down the DoDMERB path once...

For what it's worth, DD, class of 2020, got Tillis and Ellmers noms last year around the same time, early December. Received LOA late December, then had to sweat out DoDMERB remedial on asthma test before clearing that and getting appt in January. She also got turned down for Burr interview in...

Have a DD who is a plebe at USNA, loving it there. MidSib is in 7th grade, and watching her example he is thinking about USAFA (he is already taking flight lessons, plans to solo on his 16th birthday...) However, he recently was diagnosed with IBD. Seems a very mild case, being treated with...