Recent content by pmoney33

I just wanted to thank everyone who has responded and helped candidates/their families as each one sought their specific path to serving our country. The information offered on this forum has helped me in everything from interviews with officers to applying to nomination sources, applying to the...

USNA Class of 2024 Appointments 1) SSSam42 / Self / LOA / 17-Oct-19 / Accepted / IL / USNA Superintendent / Direct Appointment 2) 2024USNA2024 / DS / LOA / 29-Oct-19 / Accepted / NY / Presidential / Direct Appointment 3) Proud2024Dad / DS / LOA / 14-Nov-19 / Accepted / IN / Senatorial / Direct...

Looking into getting sandbags for training. Seen Brute Force sandbags quite often and they seem popular. Anyone have experience with this brand or recommend something else...? Trying to fill my time with productivity as this "break" keeps getting longer (HS) Thank you!!!

Curious as to if there is any significant difference in culture/training/etc between NROTC (specifically Marine Option) at VMI vs a regular public state college.

I heard back from my recruiter informing me I received the 4 year scholarship!!! District 4.

1. Holden 100/DS/Oct. 30, 2019/Vanderbilt/N/Tier 2/TN/Navy 2. Aztec Tiger/DS/Oct 30, 2019/Oregon State University/Y/Navy/NM (NROTC is Plan B) 3. Heatherg21/DS/Oct 30, 2019/Norwich/Y/Tier1/AZ/Navy 4. sc5/DS/Oct 17, 2019/UWashington/N/Tier2/CA/Navy 5. rsw1177/DS/Oct 30, 2019/VMI/N/Tier 1/MD/Navy...

Saw an updated map and am actually located in district 4. Still no word from my recruiter or portal change. Crossing my fingers!!!!

I am in district 6 and also see the large page with personal information and test scores etc. Still no decision though...

Does anyone know when/how Marine Nrotc candidates are notified of the outcome from the February board?

I did a similar process two years ago. I saw that my school had a lack of a military-focused organization and while I wasn't able to start a JROTC unit I created a Military club with the focus on education about the military, volunteering, and assistance with recruiters/ applications and finding...

Has anyone not heard back from Senator Burr yet...? I had an interview but no rejection email or portal change??

Make a visit to VMI for an open house/ interview with admissions. Also, complete the "optional" personal statement. Don't have enough knowledge to speak on your highschool stats but I know from experience the open house/ interview are big not only to admissions but also to personally see if VMI...

Noticed a common theme when looking for new shirts on resale sites that every so often a service academy ring is sold...? Seems like a very cherished and important piece of jewelry that isn't something you buy but you earn. Any insight as to motivations or reasons why graduates sell their rings...

I appreciate all the replies. Don't want/mean to offend anyone or overstep boundaries and will play it safe with a classic American flag pin with no Marine Corps emblem. Regardless I am extremely ready/excited to speak on my desire to earn the title Marine.