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DD is a freshman on NROTC scholarship (Navy Option). Like the others that have already responded, she did not have to do any kind of physical fitness test until after she reported in August. They are simply expected to show up in shape. According to DD, almost everyone passed :)

Congrats to your DD Lee2015!

No PFT until reporting for NROTC Navy Option DD is part of an NROTC unit. She did not have to do PFT during the application process, but was expected to be able to pass the PFT once she reported to the unit in the fall. Best wishes during the months ahead!

If you are a part of USF's NROTC program and wouldn't mind answering a few questions, please PM me. Thanks!

TWE for my daughter today as well, postmarked 3/31. :frown: Very tough day, but I am incredibly proud of her. :thumb: I have never seen her work so hard for anything in her life. No regrets on going through this process. She learned many life lessons, made friends, and has very fond...

Does this mean that if a candidate that received an appointment offered from a local MOC slate turns down the offer between now and May 1, the appointment is more likely to go to someone on the WL than the next in line on the MOC slate? DD has not received a TWE or WL letter.....yet.

Acemaverick, it looks like we are in good company. My daughter is still waiting as well.

Unless things have recently changed, he will need bedding. My daughter brought twin sheets, a blanket, and a small pillow. I saw many candidates carrying a sleeping bag instead. Enjoy the visit! It's a great experience.

For those still waiting to hear, I think that the following link will be an interesting read. It is a portion of an email from an RD of a Westpoint Hopeful poster and therefore only directly applicable to his/her region of WestPoint appointees and candidates, but it gives a little insight to...

That would depend on when you completed your application and whether or not your file has been before the board. For my DD, it was at least a couple months after her file was complete that she got a letter. I have heard from others that they never received a letter, but were told by admissions...

DD got a letter shortly after filling out the initial application last year stating that she was an official candidate. If you have a CIS page you are an official candidate. It is the initial determination that you can continue with the application process. Looking at the chart, a large...

Unfortunately, the site has been down for weeks.

Thanks Luigi!

I see your point. Now I am curious too.