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    Willing to do anything to help my chances. What else can I do?

    When my DS officially toured WP as a sophomore, the admissions rep told him to keep taking the ACT until he either scored perfectly or could no longer take it. DS took it at least 6 times and did prep work in between. He improved a bit each time. I am happy to say that his hard work paid off as...
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    Campaigning for Senator

    If you feel strongly about the MOC and his positions, then certainly campaign for him. But if you only want to do so to improve your chances of receiving a nomination, then it's not authentic. Spend your time doing something for the right reasons, not for political reasons.
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    From SLE to NASS?

    My DS did them back to back last summer (followed by a week of Boys State.) We live in NC, so I drove him to Philly, stayed overnight, then drove to West Point the next morning. After dropping him off, I drove back to NC. A few short days later, I drove back up to West Point, picked DS up, drove...
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    Anyone from North Carolina?

    My DS received an appointment in January:) His nomination came from NC-13.
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    Comp Nomination Admissions?

    DS received an appointment in January based on a nomination from his MOC. He did not have an LOA nor an LOE.
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    CFA at SLE

    DS attended SLE last summer. He had torn his meniscus during wrestling season and was just coming off of physical therapy before he attended SLE. He took the CFA at SLE and passed but knew he could do better after getting back to his normal physical routine. He asked that his SLE CFA results be...
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    First wave of BFE's?

    DS learned last Thursday that he had received an appointment (from the MOC) but no BFE until yesterday. I think the snow storm slowed things down. Definitely worth the wait, though:)
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    USMA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread

    1. TriService2017 DD/ September 16, 2015/Presidential/ PA-04 (Scholar Athlete) 2. ClimberGirl/LOA September/Appt Jan 21, 2016/MOC/OH-12 3. FLboy/LOA Sept/Appt Oct 21, 2015/Rotc nom/Fl-6 4. Chris Abbott/ DS / AOG Scholar Marion Civil Prep / Appt Jan 21, 2016 / MOC / FL-16 5.brovol/DS January/ MOC...
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    First wave of BFE's?

    DS knew he had a nomination weeks ago but just learned of his appointment yesterday. Not sure if different MOCs handle things differently.
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    First wave of BFE's?

    My DS son received the same call today!! Yippeeeeeeee!!!!
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    Competitive areas?

    I'm wondering the same thing. DS was part of the first 300 selected for SLE. His letter said he was a top candidate for admission. He is now 3Q'ed, has a nomination and has added items to his application with Boys State and other leadership positions, plus, he's kept his grades up. He seems calm...
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    PE Teacher Eval

    Last night, my DS told me that a request for a PE teacher evaluation showed up in his portal as well. He had good results on the CFA at SLE so perhaps this is a new part of their process.
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    When are LOEs sent?

    Thanks for your message! My DS loves any opportunity to spend time on campus. Additionally, I assume that an LOE is a encouraging sign.
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    When are LOEs sent?

    Thanks so much for your response! So the RC determines who receives an LOE? And that determination is relative to other candidates in the region? That's good information as I had never heard that before. I had assumed they were issued from WP Admissions and were more of an informal, "you're...
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    When are LOEs sent?

    Can someone please tell me when LOEs are sent? My DS's application is compete with the exception of the CFA. He attended SLE (and NASS) and is very excited about the potential of doing an overnight visit. He needs an LOE before he can schedule an overnight visit; is that correct? Any insight...
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