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Classes start about 3 days after BCT.

My son is a USAFA 2017 grad and two of his classmates were notified in late May and early June due to others not accepting appointments. I think they both even had rejection letters but both graduated from USAFA and one is now his roommate in pilot training and the other off being very...

1) GoArmy2022 / Self / LOA / 10-Jan-18 / Accepted / IN-02 / Congressional & Senatorial / Direct Appointment 2) Texan In MS / ?? / DS / 09-Jan-18 / Accepted / MS-03 / Congressional & Senatorial / Direct Appointment 3) KB2022 / Self / No LOA / 09-Jan-18 / Accepted / CA-33 / Congressional / Direct...

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Pretty excited to share our DD was contacted by MOC yesterday that she should be receiving appointment next week!

Ours wasn't available last year on our DS's award night but interestingly enough she sent someone in her place which was nice. We didn't have to coordinate anything, she handled everything.

Last year booking through USAA saved us money on parents week. It was less expensive than the websites, etc. Its just another option for those that have that available.

We are from Norfolk - last year our son found out through his portal followed by a BFE. We never heard from a MOC. Also - last year it seems like there were two big weeks with lots of notifications. This would have been the 2nd week but it seems they are a week behind this year, just...

I was nervous about our DS going on a 7 day wilderness hike after graduation. You kind of want to wrap them up in bubble wrap to make sure nothing happens. But, you come to realize they are there because where they are going, will require the utmost sacrifice and they have to responsible for...

timp, My son also received medically disqualified, however for a different reason. I believe our experience was as follows: 1) USAFA requests to DoDMERB for a waiver for you. In our case they didn't grant it. We did nothing. 2) USAFA requested more info from us. We sent it and they...

It's difficult to say but I wouldn't give up just based on not being accepted to summer seminar. Our DS wasn't accepted either but is now a 2017 appointee. When we visited the USAFA last spring they said its harder to get into seminar since they don't have a lot of criteria to...

Cash for BCT I keep seeing references to cadets needing cash during BCT to make purchases at the cadet store for toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc. I'm not sure I'm following why it must be cash. Does the cadet store not take debit cards? Will they have their wallets taken from them when they...

The waiting is over! DS received email today and the first step can now be taken. We only know that it is congressional but do not know which MOC. Good luck 2017 Appointees!:smile: #102 NE Congressional, 18 March 2013

I was kind of thinking and feeling the same thing. One hope is I don't see Nebraska on the list yet though. Keep hoping and praying!