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    Plebe Color Test

    Still too soon Lynpar, but in just a couple weeks those jokes will start!
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    Plebe Color Test

    Quick follow up. Yesterday there was a piece of packaging on our counter that was red, white and green. So I asked the kid, show me what is red - picks it out immediately no problem. I ask, show me green - no problem. Show me white - no problem. I know this doesn't substitute for the actual...
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    Opportunities When Dropped for Color

    Long shot hit! A Hail Mary pass in the form of an impassioned plea to the Director of Admissions at CalMaritime opened up admissions for my son for this semester. As of this moment the only requirement left is to get his medical forms completed and all should be good! Thanks all for the advice.
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    Plebe Color Test

    For all the well wishers that got us through this little trial of life, I'm pleased to report that CalMaritime opened up admissions for my son - he is well qualified and is looking forward to his maritime education in facilities engineering. He's a KP'er at heart, but at least he can stay...
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    Plebe Color Test

    Hi aooga15 - the kids were taken to the Manhattan office of the Coast Guard apparently. My kid and vamama's kid were the two the didn't pass the FALANT.
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    Opportunities When Dropped for Color

    Thanks for the advise LAP. We're putting together a game plan now. I didn't know that the color vision requirement could be waived at USNA - we'll check into that. I know with AFA he can go "commissioned" (i.e. not fly) and that there is the same option in USMA. He is certainly resilient if...
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    Opportunities When Dropped for Color

    Thanks AF6872 - yes he failed FALANT. I was wondering if his prior appointment to KP would help out with the other academies - it appears that AF, if commissioned and not flying, does not require passing the color test, as does West Point.
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    Okay - final post to this thread, but first, THANK YOU for all of those that expressed concern and gave us support and hope. That's KP!! My son arrived home yesterday evening at LAX - an hour early! American Airlines budgets a lot of tarmac time when flying out of JFK but the flight made it...
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    Plebe Color Test

    Great to hear vamama! I am at LAX awaiting my boy's arrival right now. You must live close enough to attend Acceptance. We're a bit far for that. You must be wonderfully proud of your son regardless. Best of luck to him and your family!
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    Plebe Color Test

    Thanks jasperdog!
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    Plebe Color Test

    Great story baxted. I truly believe all will be just fine. A small bump in the road. I have had many in both my academic and professional life, and I wouldn't trade those experiences for anything and I think my son inherited this sense of determination and drive (otherwise he wouldn't have been...
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    Opportunities When Dropped for Color

    My son received his appointment, and got half way through indoc at Kings Point when he failed his color vision test. The color vision is necessary for the requisite Coast Guard license. Will this impair him from other academy opportunities? Will getting the appointment to KP help him in any...
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    Plebe Color Test

    Hi Vamama - at least you have talked to your son! I have no clue what's in store for travel though I'm sure I'll find out soon enough. The way I figure it, the boys have proved that they are quite capable of being with, and being competitive with, the best! So this avenue didn't work out -...
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    Plebe Color Test

    Thanks everyone for the strong support. Vamama, I'm sure you're going through the same emotions. Well, it was an excellent adventure! I know my son learned A LOT and had his eyes opened wide. This is just a small bump in the highway of life - fortunately we have good suspension! On to the...
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    Plebe Color Test

    I'm sorry to say my DS is coming home along with one other who failed the USCG color deficiency test. Thanks to everyone for all the support. Everyone that got an appointment has proven they are the best of the best. So long folks.
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