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    KP granted medical waiver, hold status now... but for how long?

    To be specific it's not the service academy that grants the waiver. It's the waiver authority which in the case of KP is the Navy Bureau of Medicine. The academy will request a waiver for candidates they feel are competitive and then wait for the answer from the waiver authority. So it's a good...
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    What are my chances of getting into a service academy?

    Yup, and find an Academy grad to adopt you.
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    USMMA Class of 2023 Group Chat

    Ok, my DS can get a Facebook account. Is it enough to just check it on his laptop? He only has a flip phone and isn't excited about upgrading to a smart phone if he doesn't have to.
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    After USMMA Appointment Acceptance - Next Steps

    I believe there are supposed to be fireworks at Jones Beach this year. Not to far from KP but traffic will probably be very slow. That's our plan.
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    After USMMA Appointment Acceptance - Next Steps

    Yes, book hotels! We have learned with our older two (USAFA and Penn State) to book as early as possible. You can always cancel. We have reporting day and Parent's weekend booked. Unless you live incredibly close I recommend July 4th.
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    USMMA Class of 2023 Group Chat

    Is that a phone group chat or Facebook messenger? Just curious- my DS only has a flip phone. [emoji3]
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    Academic Awards Night

    It depends on the high school and what they allow but it is definitely worthy of recognition! My son (USAFA 18) was recognized at his school's awards night (rather than graduation) and it was awesome! I still have the video on my phone. An Academy rep came and presented his appointment and gave...
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    8th Grader on a Mission

    That's great! My husband set his sights on the CGA in 7th grade and has now been in 27 years! It's a great service! If you have a little time I would recommend Newport, RI. Great nautical town that is full of fun shops and restaurants. Otherwise Boston is beautiful with tons to see and do!
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    Parent's weekend

    Looking ahead to Parent's weekend in September- will kids be able to leave the Academy during the weekend? Can they spend the night off base? Just wondering if I need to make hotel reservations accordingly. Our oldest just graduated from USAFA and would get a couple nights off base during...
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    Class of 2023 USMMA Appointment DIY Thread

    Would someone be so kind to update #22 to ACCEPTED!! Waiver and official appointment came through this past week!
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    After USMMA Appointment Acceptance - Next Steps

    Can anyone save me all the reading on wisdom teeth and give me a little direction for my DS? Have them out before reporting?
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    Still Waiting

    Super thankful to say that my son's waiver came through today!! It posted to the DODMERB portal but the Academy's hasn't updated yet. It took almost 4 weeks from when the remedials were submitted. Excited for this Coast Guard family to join the KP one!
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    Still Waiting

    Have you called or emailed your regional admissions officer to ask? When we were there for an overnight visit the admissions officer said emails and contact showed interest.
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    Still Waiting

    Wondering who else is still waiting? My DS is waiting and praying for a waiver. Learned today that KP receives the waiver news on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Hoping for great news for all those still waiting.
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    If DS is waiting for medical waiver will he still hear something by the 15th?

    Oh, we want a sudden magical appearance of waiver granted!! [emoji3][emoji3]
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