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    2020 Appointments

    Mn
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    Anxiety?

    I am not an expert in the process, but you said you do have a LOA and a nomination just not a primary nom? I think I have heard sometimes the senators (and each one is different) give the primary nom to another highly competitive candidate and not the one that has the LOA because that helps...
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    Anxiety?

    D.Joseph It is a wild and unpredictable ride for sure. My son was in your shoes at this time last year and yes the ups and downs do get tough to take. As your friends all get their colleges figured out and you are still unsure if you will receive an appointment it is so hard. I just prayed...
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    USMA application just opened for me!!!

    This happened to my son last year. Don't panic! He is a plebe now
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    R Day advice

    Dad of Swags, I already did this! Proudly posted a picture to face book of another shaved head new cadet...not mine! lol
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    Essays

    Sorry, I have been off the forums for a bit. I honestly don't remember exactly how it worked, but one of the USMA essays was a bit more generalized and he just adapted it a little bit. Good L:uck!
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    R Day advice

    We are returning from R day and I thought while it was still fresh in my mind I might tell you some things I wish I had known. 1. This was the most emotionally draining day I have had in a very long time. Be prepared for all sorts of emotions to come bubbling up in the days leading up to it as...
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    Essays

    Yes, lots and lots of essays! One the high side my new cadet recycled one of his SA essays when completing the common app for his plan B schools.
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    Declining a ROTC scholarship that has been accepted for a West Point appointment

    We can only find a fax number and an email that was for submitting his acceptance of the ROTC scholarship. He didn't have a point of contact at cadet command. Should he email the address where he was to fax his acceptance?
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    Declining a ROTC scholarship that has been accepted for a West Point appointment

    My DS has received an appointment to West Point and a 4 yr ROTC scholarship as well. He needs to decline the ROTC scholarship now, but we are unsure who to contact. He has tried to email the recruiting/operations officer at the school where he had accepted the scholarship, but has not received...
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    cadets in uniform

    Haha! LITS, I had the same thought when my husband told me this!
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    cadets in uniform

    Just a question/debate that came to mind today. Our AF base increased security levels today and cancelled many events due to a perceived threat. We were advised to not "act military," to keep alert and basically not let the public know we are associated with military. With those kind of...
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    2nd semester grades

    My DS has an appointment to USMA. His fourth quarter chemistry grade is teetering at a 70 right now before weight. He is panicking. They weight the class 10 points so it is an 80 with weight. He had a 98 last quarter. He has only had one test so far and it was a class post test including...
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    Words of wisdom to those applying for co2020

    Yes, and as I mentioned, we are having a serious issue with finding an oral surgeon that is able to do it before Mid June.
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    Words of wisdom to those applying for co2020

    I am sure you have all heard complaints about the paperwork involved once you accept an appointment, it hasn't been horrible yet! Lol If I could offer one piece of advice, if you are pretty serious about any of the academies and you seem to be a viable candidate, get your wisdom teeth...
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