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Still HOLD here in Ohio. DD has been HOLD for about a month. Still hopeful but really need some positive news soon since Ohio has closed schools for the remainder of the year and is continuing online learning! So many unknowns for his senior year still and praying for at least a walk across the...

DS is still on HOLD status! Anyone else? School has officially been closed for the remainder of the year and continuing online learning! No word yet on whether or not they will even have a graduation! Still holding out hope for some positive news for all these things and of course an...

@kpmom2013 Oh yes I most certainly am doing that when I am not at work. Many people are working from home right now but I am an "essential" government employee so I don't get that luxury! I have told him from the first day of school that I will be cherishing everything until the day would come...

@BigJoe2024 let's hope and pray that the way our leaders are treating the pandemic situation prevents the class from missing out on everything! Trying to stay positive that the governor's actions keep things under control and we can resume life and the class can enjoy and least some of the...

@kpmom2013 yes that is exactly what I have heard as well. For me, my concern is HS graduation. There have been talks here in Ohio that school may not even resume this school year. That throws a whole new wrench in this already difficult admission process. Graduation is on the calendar for May...

@kpmom2013 yes he absolutely knows this and looks forward to all it has to offer. He is mostly sad because he is very close with so many friends and wanted to enjoy these last few months. NO ONE from his high school has ever gone to or even applied for SA so none of them even have a clue with...

@USNA2023 THANK YOU for sharing this!! My son was put on HOLD status last night. I was scouring the forum looking to see if I could find numbers and continue to keep his hopes up! He has been so discouraged lately because our state (Ohio) has shut down school until at least April 3rd. They have...

My DS received an email last night that he is academically qualified and has been placed on the national waitlist and his application is on HOLD status. I know this is not a yes, but I am trying to stay positive at this point because of the current situation. He desperately needs some good news...

My son was put on HOLD status last night. Still holding out hope for an appointment and trying to keep his spirits high in light of his senior year being diminished with this pandemic. He was looking forward to all the normal high school senior things, prom, trips, banquets. He was most looking...

I agree with all the above comments. One suggestion I have, make folders to keep things in. I had a folder for each nomination source as well as back up plans. On the folder be sure to list all deadlines, and requirements for the nomination source. Each nomination source will have different...

That would be very frustrating! Has DS sent an email to the contact person at the rep office? That would be my first suggestion. My DS got an email notification from the contact person with the MOC office for his nomination. He then screen shot the email and text it to me because I was asking...

I have certainly experienced many of these comments along with the rest of you in this thread. I actually had someone tell me, "Not sure why a kid from Ohio would aim so high as USNA or USMMA" and the best one yet, "You put him on this pedestal and you are making him out to be this perfect kid...

Thank you so much for sharing this!! This brings me much joy! We are still waiting to see if DS gets an appointment but since I am a planner, I like to know as much information as possible in advance. This brings me joy because his birthday is 6 Aug! Now, we continue to wait anxiously for an...

I completely feel your pain in this!! My DS has decided at the last minute that if he does not get into USMMA or USNA, college at a traditional university was not for him. He has decided to enlist in delayed entry for the Navy and since he has a 97 score on his ASVAB he qualifies for the Nuclear...

Thank you for sharing this information.