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I know there are the many papers to bring, but what else should my son bring? I am speaking more of out-of-the-box things, like a Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover or a tennis racket. All responses are helpful. Thanks.

I have received an appointment to Navy for the Class of 2014. In the admission package, there is a police record check form. Here, it says that I should give a record form to "the town police department, sheriff's or constable's office, school law enforcement office, and other jurisdictions...

Do any current mids or those who have been on this Candidate Visit Weekend have any advice on what to expect, what to bring, what to know, etc? Any tips or advice would be really helpful. Thanks.

Is this basically a SLS for younger kids? Wasn't aware of such a program.

This means little! I was in the exact same situation as you are. USMA was my #1 choice and then I got rejected to their SLS. I was able to get into USNA SLS and USAFA SLS, but was still unhappy with the USMA rejection. I thought the process was all but over for me. However, I stuck with...

Anyone else out there, from GA, received an appointment/LOA/nomination? If so, what district are you from? I'm just curious if I know anyone from my home state that's received some good mail. BTW - I received a nomination from Sen. Chambliss and an appointment from the academy soon...

Thank you wannabe2013 for all the information. I will be attending the CVW in February. Looking forward to the visit.

For those of you who have received appointments from multiple academies, which academy do you think sends the coolest appointment letter? I have been fortunate enough to receive appointments from both USMA and USNA, and I think the presentation on USMA's was a little nicer. It was cool to...

1. Freedom - LOA - Sept. 15 - Appointment Dec. 17th - GA 2. cracked123- LOA- Nov. 9-Silver Spring, MD 3. falconchic88's son-Appointment 22 Oct 09- OH 4. marciemi's son - Appointment - Dec. 22 5. Mumsyto3's son - LOA - Sept. 3 6. pbell LOA Oct. 14, CA 7. K_Delrosario- Appointment - Oct. 16...