Recent content by Candace

Thanks again! Thanks for all of the advice from the experienced ones out there. Your words really are what we needed to hear. Yes, you guys are all right, and it definitely can be a positive. We ARE going to stay off the phone with him during this session; only offering words of...

Thanks! "As usual" not "usually"

Thanks Thanks for the responses. We know that it is ENTIRELY up to him. We are just offering him encouragement. It just really surprises us that he has to begin the course tomorrow. It doesn't seem very likely that he can be successful beginning the course almost a week late. As usualy...

Academic questions Well, most of his friends are gone at this time. But, he says that he will be asking and looking for help. Our concern is that he is starting the class tomorrow--already a week behind. We can only offer encouragement and pray. Thanks!!

Academic question Thank you for the response. Well, actually he isn't repeating Chem. 2. He hasn't taken it yet. He didn't actually fail any classes that he has to repeat. They are just giving him a chance to bring up the GPA with the Chem. 2. Will there be cade tutors available for...

Help!! We just need prayers and some encouragement. Our (almost C3C) had an academic board tonight. He has a 1.97 cumulative GPA. He made a 1.87 the first semester, and a 2.1 second semester. He is now in Chemistry 2 for the remainder of this summer term; so he has to catch up after...

BCT Cash Last year, we sent our DS with $300 cash. He had plenty for everything he needed and had money left over. I would recommend that you send about this amount of cash; then they don't have to worry about it if things come up that they need.

taxes---thanks!! Thanks for the link! Just the info that we needed, and this saved having to search through many past threads!!

We had a quick question about taxes. Can a C4C still be counted on the family taxes for 2012?

parents and I Day We have sent two sons to I Day. I agree totally with CC!! The main thing is just do what works best for your family; it will be fine in the end. We sent the older son on the plane; we delivered the younger son to the Academy. I'm glad that we got to go, but both boys made...

Good morning, I have a question for any of you experienced parents on the forum. I understand that Recognition is for the cadets only. However, we will be travelling to CS around that time for spring break. Will the newly recognized cadets possibly be able to leave the Academy either...

Language I don't know for sure how it works, but my DS, who is a C4C wanted to take Spanish, and he was placed in Arabic. Also, my older son, a grad of USMA, also wanted Spanish and was given Arabic. From these experiences, I'm not seeing any indication that you always get your first choice...

I have a question or two about Recognition for the Class of 2016. I have seen the dates of March 7-9. Will there be an event on the 9th for friends, family to attend? I was just wondering if there would be a parade or some event that we wouldn't want to miss, or is it just private for the...

Grades Okay, DS informed us that he came out with a 1.95 GPA. He made a D. He says that he will have to have above a 2.00 next semester. Is he automatically on probation?? Will he be closely monitored academically. It worries us because he seemed to REALLY be working hard last semester.

Another quick but important question For some of you experienced parents out there, I have an important question. Did all cadets leave for the holidays knowing what their grades were? Our C4C was very quiet about grades during the entire holidays; we did not push for information, but are...