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    Reapplication Questions

    Go to a prep school- I highly suggest Marion Military Institute SAP program. Seriously.
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    Sports, and your academy application

    I know they are vastly different- I was merely commenting a bit as an aside that his CFA will not be an issue. I have an older child who is a c4c at USAFA now, but he is a vastly different kiddo, lol
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    Sports, and your academy application

    I'm a little late to the game, and, admittedly, I have not read the responses: what about major involvement in Crossfit? 3 years ago my youngest was, well, chunky, then he got himself involved in Crossfit and he is a new man, even competing- so strong and healthy. I know because of this he will...
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    2020 MMI parent chat

    For some reason I had a terrible time finding it, though I finally did. I am in now. Beware. heh.
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    USAFA Prep Chances?

    My DS's roommate was enlisted and he is a C4C this year (freshman) I can see if I can ask him any specific questions if you want to PM me. :D
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    2020 MMI parent chat

    I finally just found it- but I can't send it to you for the same reason! ARGH
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    Uniform costs

    Once any of mine turned 18, I couldn't claim them on my taxes anymore anyway. So irritating- I can assure you I have coughed up PLENTY
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    What if your ALO is kind of a dud?

    this has been incredibly helpful. I want to reiterate, this is NO condemnation to the ALO as a person, I realize that he is super busy, I hope we have a little better relationship this next go-round. Side note: I was so damned excited never to see the stupid Basketball Toss again- guess I...
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    2020 MMI parent chat

    will someone PM the linky?
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    MMI Cresting Ceremony

    Agreed. I didn't go last year for DS, didn't this year for DD, won't next year for DS2, lol! BUT I am not missing PW- it's pretty fun. Marion is a quirky little town, but I really enjoy my time there. This year I will be spending more time in AL and I am really looking forward to it!
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    2020 MMI parent chat

    I will have two in MMI: classes of 21 and 22- can I join?
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    OCP Uniform

    Heck with that, I wanna know if they will ever actually go back to the "Pinks and Greens" haha!
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    Just sharing

    uhm, wow. i have gotten hand slapped for WAY less offensive comments than this.
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    Just sharing

    Not to mention: no big bill with outrageous interest rates at the end of the formal education- "just" service to the country, not that bad, IMO.
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    What if your ALO is kind of a dud?

    DS1 barely applied for USNA (I am not sure he even completed his app) but we found the BGO was more responsive.
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