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    Dodmerb

    great advice, we are still practicing the basketball throw and have a practice full test set up for this weekend. Then our DS can gauge how much...
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 22, 2019 at 2:57 PM in forum: Merchant Marine Academy - USMMA
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    Very good students?

    Our DS got great advice from a mid a few years back at an academy seminar. The mid discussed having worked hard in high school but never really...
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 22, 2019 at 2:54 PM in forum: Military Academy - USMA
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    Job During HS

    Our DS is an applicant now. He teaches Taekwondo at his Dojo to both adult and youth classes. He does this in trade for his TKD tuition. He...
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 22, 2019 at 2:44 PM in forum: ROTC
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    Dodmerb

    Our DS's triggered in USNA at approx 85%. I have a vague recollection of hearing from somewhere (again, vague) that USMMA wouldn't trigger until...
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 22, 2019 at 1:29 PM in forum: Merchant Marine Academy - USMMA
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    Sponsor Program

    Yup, that's it, I'm moving in. You can't argue with an inventory like that!
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 21, 2019 at 4:00 PM in forum: Naval Academy - USNA
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    DODMERB Urine Test

    I was only curious about a urine test so our DS could logistically plan out how much water to drink and whether or not a rest room visit on a 90...
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 21, 2019 at 1:28 PM in forum: DoDMERB
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    Sponsor Program

    I want to be sponsored by @Capt MJ !!!!!! I mean dogs and 5 flavors of ice cream??? Winning.
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 21, 2019 at 1:04 PM in forum: Naval Academy - USNA
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    USMA and homeschooling

    Thank you for your insight. And congrats to you and your son!
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 21, 2019 at 12:02 PM in forum: Military Academy - USMA
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    DODMERB Urine Test

    Holy crap, hard to believe after going through all the work and earning a nom and appointment that someone would be that reckless and throw it all...
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 21, 2019 at 11:59 AM in forum: DoDMERB
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    D224.81 History of chrondomalacia

    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 20, 2019 at 4:19 PM in forum: DoDMERB
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    D224.81 History of chrondomalacia

    congrats on qual letter. Curious, how long after exam did your DS receive qualification? Thank you
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 20, 2019 at 3:18 PM in forum: DoDMERB
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    First Reaction When Your DS/DD Decided to Apply?

    I knew our son was considering it in 6th grade. He broke his arm badly in 7th grade, 3 surgeries later it was healed. I will never forget when...
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 20, 2019 at 2:13 PM in forum: Service Academy Parents
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    What is the usual deadline to apply for a nomination/interview?

    Our DS has 2 with firm dates, and one that just says 'October'. All mail has been sent with signature required, emails have been replied to by...
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 20, 2019 at 2:04 PM in forum: Nominations
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    USMA and homeschooling

    Question, when completing candidate activity record, would a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo (Kukkiwon certified) be considered as a varsity...
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 20, 2019 at 1:40 PM in forum: Military Academy - USMA
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    DODMERB Urine Test

    @Matty01, well of course they don't tell you much. MA said the hearing test looked great, no abnormalities were noted, there was no urine test....
    Post by: Heatherg21, Aug 20, 2019 at 1:31 PM in forum: DoDMERB