Recent content by boxmm24

My son attended in PA. I'm sure the content is very similar to other programs nationally. The check-in process at Shippensburg was smooth on the first day and the American Legion and staff were welcoming. The dorms were nice, air-conditioned, and clean. It isn't all focused on government--my...

My DS speaks German. He had a second (in person/virtual) speaking interview during his plebe year to validate the results of the online test and was placed into 400 level German classes for next year. They were thrilled to have a German speaker, although getting bumped to the 400s sounds like...

As long as you are registering for the test on the official ACT site and they offer the location in Turkey you are looking for, those scores will be accepted anywhere. I'm surprised it costs that much, but I've never looked at overseas testing prices before. Just don't register through the...

Go to Turkey! If ACT lists it as a valid testing option on the website, your scores will transfer. Also register for the September test too in case travel snafus and test cancellations happen. Military kids all over the world take ACT/SAT from non-standard locations, as do international...

For current c/o 2024, there were 2 in-person weeks of 500 each, so yes, about 1000 total. Last year was cancelled completely, and with this year being virtual and having six sections, no one knows yet how many they were able to accommodate online. Could go either way: more people b/c not...

As of today, while the SAT still offers writing, yes it is a problem. Will that problem go away after June when the SAT no longer offers writing, probably. Best case is to retake SAT with writing before it goes away to secure your score if at all possible to eliminate any doubt. After June...

It happened before class of 2024 arrived, so c/o 2024 is the gaining class I'd guess.

Only once needed if you are happy with the writing score. Same with ACT... you just have to take it with writing once.

Things took a very long time last year to get processed with so many working from home. I doubt things are much better this year, especially with the clinic. Not all checks were green by R-Day. Just make copies of everything you submit and hand carry them in June. If there is a problem, they...

Portal update on Fridays. MOCs usually notify before that if they are going to call. My DS never got a call. That said, nothing is normal this year so I'd say to expect anything on any day!

Last year they sent out invites every week starting in early February for about 2 months. They don't have that luxury this year so their rolling invites might be daily now. There still has to be an element of offer, review, and see how many decline, so maybe it's a blessing this year that...

Admissions meets on Tuesday, Members of Congress given Tues-Thurs to notify, portal updated on Friday.

For it to have changed it this point (after being black for so long), maybe they are getting it ready for the acceptances later this week?

There is usually scheduled maintenance every Thursday afternoon. I'm sure you'll be able to log back in this evening if you can't yet.

Last year's R day was delayed until July, and many schools had likewise delayed Graduations in July and August. Those cadets just had to miss their Graduation. Many parents posted stories on the parents' page of their Valedictorian or Class President who filmed his/her speech and it was played...