Recent content by honor66

Not All High Schools The Same A reminder that not all High Schools are the same. And the Academy and colleges know it. DS was only in top 17%, but was assured that USNA knew the school and consideration was given based upon the academic rigors of the school.

And do not forget that the USNA has an Eagle Scout club. Membership has it's privileges!

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The Air Force summer seminar application opened first. My DS applied the very first day. He heard very little from them. He was disappointed. He believed that he would not get in to an Academy because he was not accepted to the Air Force SS. He almost missed the NASS deadline, but was...

TChase, Have your son email the admissions counselor. My DS's counselor was great and always responded quickly. But he did the emailing. Good Luck.

Cell Phones Just having conversation with DS about cell phones. Do the plebes use there own cell phone to call home or a land line at the Academy?

My DS received appointment in December. He completed paperwork and mailed back in February. Since then, we have not heard much. I am wondering if he should call and confirm that The Academy has received his acceptance? Has anyone who has accepted received further correspondence? What...

Yes, Received big fat envelope arrived over the weekend for our DS. It is going to be a very Merry Christmas.

My DS has an alternate nomination from our Congressman. He has an LOA and was told he would not be the principal. But I ask the rep if "alternate" is considered a solid nomination. She told me "yes". On his online application it shows the nomination from the Congressman. So if you have...

Consider the interview committee as well. The men and women in my DS's interview committee were dressed in business attire. Very sharp and impressive. Majority of candidates had blue or black suit, white shirt and neutral tie. Those that did not, stuck out. The committee took the time...

Be prepared. Take a jacket that is warm. My kid went before the noreastern hit and he said it got cold. Especially walking to a football game.

He has a terrific admissions counselor that he has been working with throughout the app process. The admissions counselor's name and contact information is listed in his online application. I assume every applicant has a counselor. She was there the day he went to CVW and he got valuable...

My kid received an email saying he got an LOA today. But his MOC interview is in just two weeks. How does the Academy notify the MOC that the candidate received an LOA? Will the MOC know about the LOA within the next two weeks? Also, do they notify the Senators as well? Should...

My kid attended the CVW last weekend. He was able to ask a lot of questions and visit with his counselor in person. With all of the online communication, this was a great chance to put a name with a face. I told him that Fall in the East is great and he only took a windbreaker. Should have...