Hi Onee...I really dont get one here that often anymore, my posts are from last year, my son did NOT get an appointment to the USNA....got a TURN DOWN, even though he has some stellar qualitites, very sad situation, but all is well now...he accepted a full academic scholarship to the second school of his choice and is happy....hope your son does well and he recieves an appointment to the USNA....Best of luck to you and him!!