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My empathy is there with all of the applicants and their families as they navigate this. I totally understand how difficult it is to navigate these last minute waters and the unknowns. For those who didn’t get the result they desired this time, know that there are many in your situation...

Brett Baier just showed clips from the commencement on Fox. Super cool, can't wrap my brain around it being my kid's turn in 364 days.

Used a starter word from a convo with now Firstie DS this am. Didn't hurt me. Wordle 706 3/6 ⬜🟨⬜🟨⬜ 🟩🟨⬜🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

FB messenger worked when DS was in Iceland on an LREC. He just called to tell me he was officially a Firstie and wearing the appropriate shoulder boards. Don't blink.

100% the applicant should be driving the train.

Thoughts are with the graduating class and their families and friends. Tomorrow is the day!!!

Never submit an application super early in the cycle if it can be improved substantially by waiting. You have until 31 January. Don’t get too antsy, it’s difficult, but this isn’t a he/she who submits first wins situation.

Test scores have no bearing on summer program selections. If you have the time to prep and test again do so. My son was appointed with a lesser score, but his ACT was higher and his GPA and course load made up for the lesser score. I also have no clue who his competition was that cycle...

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For our fellow forum parents who are celebrating commissioning week, my heart is with you all and I am living vicariously through your experiences, the wins and the not so muches. We have booked our rental and will be semper Gumby for all that comes next in 363 days. Congrats to the Class of...

I was a Covid mom so have no personal experience but having just spent a month in DTA, I would say that sounds like a stress-free plan. On a random Thursday DTA traffic is crazy with cars and pedestrians. I cannot even imagine it I Day. A bus with AC sounds amazing.

DS said it was incredible, his GF said, 'Don't you even think about flying those things', lol. As though the helos he hopes to fly are wrapped in bubble wrap. Glad they are all enjoying the week. Glad you stayed dry @brewmeist , that's not the cleanest/not stinky water right there. :)

What a gorgeous setting. Congrats to all of them and to you for leading them so well.

Yeah, we are a year out and we've already had conversations about him being busy, not necessarily staying with us or seeing us daily. He may stay with his sponsors and leave another bed for a guest in our rental. We just want to chill out, attend what fits us, and not put too much energy into...

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1st, congratulations to your son on earning his second-degree belt, it's a huge accomplishment requiring years of commitment. During our son's admission cycle, he reached out to his admission rep asking about this. He had done TKD for 10 years, competed, taught, ran testing, and earned his...

Admissions are working on them. USNA had an IT issue end of last week causing minor hiccups. Patience is encouraged by admissions, so BGOs are spreading patience to candidates.

If you have teachers that want to write you a letter of rec (traditional type, as opposed to the online evaluations that USNA requires from specific teachers), you could have them prepare them. Whether or not USNA will allow them to be submitted is up to admissions. You may need those letters...

For those that haven't been on the yard before, if you enter through Gate 1, it's a solid walk to get to Alumnus Hall. It's easily a 15-minute walk without stopping and gaping at all of the gorgeous things along the way.