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    End of Journey Thank you

    Even though there is not a separate application process for prep schools (as was mentioned previously), it wouldn't hurt to let your RC know that you're interested in a prep school if an appointment is not coming your way (if that's how you REALLY feel). My DS was granted a civil prep...
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    R-Day has come...

    During the briefing prior to our 90-second goodbye, we were told that there were 1,183 new cadets. Later in the day, during the briefing prior to the oath ceremony, the Superintendent said that there were 1,178 new cadets in the class...not sure what happend to the other 5. Sometime in the...
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    Army-Navy Game Questions

    Thanks, NJDAD, for your insight. Just for clarification...are you suggesting that it is more than likely that my DS WILL be able to get a pass (as long as he is not on restriction), or that it is more than likely that my DS WILL NOT be able to get a pass (as Deb seem to indicate)? Sounds like...
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    Army-Navy Game Questions

    I have a couple of questions about the Army-Navy game… (1) We recently received a football ticket request order form from the Army "A Club." The form is due June 15. I have also heard that tickets to the Army-Navy game can be purchased on R-Day (my DS reports for Beast next month). Is there...
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    R-Day Information??

    Wow...that seems awfully late to receive the packing list (since R-Day is July 2). Especially when they tell candidates to start checking the portal for information on May 1.
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    R-Day Information??

    There is a note on my DS's portal (dated 2 May 2012) telling Class of 2016 candidates to check their portal for additional information about R-Day. Has this information been posted to anyone's portal yet (I sense that information like this is not always posted to everyone at the same time)?
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    Initial Deposit

    I wouldn't worry...it took several weeks before the check for my DS was marked as received on my DS's portal. Plus, there is a message on the portal saying that it can take up to three weeks for items to be processed.
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    Boots/Low-quarters

    From the Boot Letter-- "The only acceptable brands of low-quarters are listed below: a. Men's Shoes: Oxford, black leather, mildew resistant; non-shiny (DSCP – key item# M206H, $46.70); authorized one pair. b. Women's Shoes: Oxford, black leather, moccasin toe; non-shiny (DSCP – style...
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    Civil Prep Offered Yesterday

    Absolutely! I did not mean to imply that Civil Prep students should not put as much effort into obtaining a nomination as other candidates...just that it isn't worth excessive worrying about it (the normal level of worrying will do :wink:). And I completely agree with your advice to get your...
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    Civil Prep Offered Yesterday

    Congratulations, Hoffy600! If you want an appointment to USMA, the Civil Prep program will get you there if you study hard and keep your nose clean. With regard to reapplying for a nomination, the AoG director will offer to write letters of recommendation to your MOCs on your behalf (at least he...
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    QNS letter and Online Portal

    Hmmm...the civil prep scholarships are offered through the AoG. Could be good news!
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    Police Record Check - what envelope

    Our DS provided the local police with a regular envelope (not one of the gray envelopes). It was stamped and addressed to the address listed on the form. It worked...the police report is now checked off on his portal.
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    Hello from Maryland

    Congratualtions from one proud Maryland parent to another. Best of luck to your DS at USMMA!
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    Dental DQs

    For anyone else interested in information about wisdom teeth, the following excerpt is from the "Dental Frequently Asked Questions" item that appeared on my DS's portal after he accepted his appointment (maybe the same information that is in the dental packet, which he hasn't received yet)...
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    Central Maryland Service Academy Information Night - 7 March

    One quick correction...River Hill High School is in Clarksville (not Clarksburg).
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