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    Question regarding Appointments

    My BFE arrived about 2 weeks after the nomination. With the coming holiday season, it might take a few extra days. See you on June 27th!
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    Seperated

    It's obvious from your sentence structure, punctuation and slightly rambling post that you're really hurting. Fingers don't function right and thoughts get tangled. Knowing first hand what you had to go through to get appointed, I know you must be heart broken. Emotions aside, the code you...
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    My chances at getting into the USNA?

    In my opinion, you're looking like the outstanding scholar-athlete-leader the USNA hopes to attract. Seeking the toughest academic path, either on-line or perhaps through dual enrollment is an excellent personal choice. Your grades and you selection of classes looks great! Since you're just...
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    Nominations?

    Check out recent Wienerdog thread on NJ-02. Lots of great responses. Just what you're looking for...
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    Son has back to back interviews this weekend, advice? NJ-02

    My interview with the staff of Senator Nelson and Senator Rubio also included hypothetical "What if" questions dealing with potential honor code violations and character issues. My advice on those cheating room mate questions -- remain loyal to your friends, classmates, roommates, shipmates...
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    CFA Scores Question

    I spent a great deal of time researching what makes up our Candidate Multiple. You might check out my post titled "Evolution of the Candidate Multiple", which offers great primary sources. Over half of your Candidate Multiple comes from your SAT or ACT math score and you class rank. My best...
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    USNA Class of 2017 Appointment Thread

    1. USNA2017Mom (DS), FL-07, Presidential, 10Sept2012 2. riveranduin, VA-11, Congressional (Senatorial), 21Nov2012 3. Starbuck(DS), TX-12, Presidential, 21 Nov2012 4. arrow (DD), CA-41, Congressional, 21 Nov2012 5. timetocarrigan, VA-11, Presidential, 20 Oct 2012 6. Pmh (DS), CT-1...
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    Application Question

    I also applied EA1, and got the email confirmation that my application would be reviewed shortly. As much as we all hope for an appointment, it's going to be really tough this year. The class of 2017 is going to be really small, perhaps just 240. Of those 240, about 50 are coming from prep...
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    Attire and Competetiveness

    I don't own a dark suit, can't buy a decent one in my size in my small town, and didn't want to look like an extra in a wedding party. I wore a nice pair of pressed khaki pants, light blue dress shirt, gold tie and blue blazer. Every other male candidate in the holding pen wore dark...
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    SAT and ACT scores

    ACT math and reading scores of just 26 are "magic" only for most Members of Congress. If you can't crack 26, you won't be considered competitive for a nomination. ACT math and reading scores of just 26 are less "magic" for Academy admissions. There are ACT to SAT conversion tables on line that...
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    Help please.

    Hi Naterater! In my opinion, you look just the scholar-athlete-leader the Academy hopes to identify. As you are just a junior, I strongly encourage you to take both the SAT and ACT multiple times. I took each one twice. Admissions will "superscore" -- cherry picking your very best math and...
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    SAT and ACT scores

    To confirm that your SAT and ACT scores have been received, simply log back into the Candidate Information System. Scores normally appear about a week after they are supplied to Admissions. No need to specify which scores you want Admissions to use. Admissions will "superscore" your results...
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    Are my SAT scores keeping me from getting the NROTC scholarship

    Your SAT verbal score is solid as is your GPA. You've had leadership positions and athletic involvement, which is great. I suspect you haven't been picked up yet due to your SAT math score, the difficulty of you classes and perhaps your intended major. A couple of years ago, approximately 2500...
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    Am I really DoDMERB qualified?

    Hi Beo! If the DODMERB says you're "Qualified", then indeed you are. Congratulations. Keep checking the website. You'll soon see a notation of your official letter going out. Mine arrived just 2 days after the website notation. Look for a thin Christmas card sized envelop with 3 sloped blue...
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    PFE

    The statistics and metrics posted by Luigi are spot on. And while it might be advantageous to submit a better PFE score before the Regular Decision deadline of 2/1/2013, you're going to have to train smart to avoid injury. There is no secrete to improving your run -- mileage. Avoid the...
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