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    Admissions Politics?

    Not All High Schools The Same A reminder that not all High Schools are the same. And the Academy and colleges know it. DS was only in top 17%, but was assured that USNA knew the school and consideration was given based upon the academic rigors of the school.
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    Scholarships

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    Weight of Being an Eagle Scout

    And do not forget that the USNA has an Eagle Scout club. Membership has it's privileges!
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    Nomination "hierarchy"

    Texas mom i just pm you
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    NASS Acceptance

    The Air Force summer seminar application opened first. My DS applied the very first day. He heard very little from them. He was disappointed. He believed that he would not get in to an Academy because he was not accepted to the Air Force SS. He almost missed the NASS deadline, but was...
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    The Mid-April No News Club

    TChase, Have your son email the admissions counselor. My DS's counselor was great and always responded quickly. But he did the emailing. Good Luck.
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    What to pack for I day and send in care packages

    Cell Phones Just having conversation with DS about cell phones. Do the plebes use there own cell phone to call home or a land line at the Academy?
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    Confirmation

    My DS received appointment in December. He completed paperwork and mailed back in February. Since then, we have not heard much. I am wondering if he should call and confirm that The Academy has received his acceptance? Has anyone who has accepted received further correspondence? What...
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    Could I get my appointment in December?

    Yes, Received big fat envelope arrived over the weekend for our DS. It is going to be a very Merry Christmas.
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    alternate nomination?

    My DS has an alternate nomination from our Congressman. He has an LOA and was told he would not be the principal. But I ask the rep if "alternate" is considered a solid nomination. She told me "yes". On his online application it shows the nomination from the Congressman. So if you have...
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    wearing JROTC uniform

    Consider the interview committee as well. The men and women in my DS's interview committee were dressed in business attire. Very sharp and impressive. Majority of candidates had blue or black suit, white shirt and neutral tie. Those that did not, stuck out. The committee took the time...
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    Candidate Visit Weekend

    Be prepared. Take a jacket that is warm. My kid went before the noreastern hit and he said it got cold. Especially walking to a football game.
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    CVW feedback

    He has a terrific admissions counselor that he has been working with throughout the app process. The admissions counselor's name and contact information is listed in his online application. I assume every applicant has a counselor. She was there the day he went to CVW and he got valuable...
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    LOA, now what

    My kid received an email saying he got an LOA today. But his MOC interview is in just two weeks. How does the Academy notify the MOC that the candidate received an LOA? Will the MOC know about the LOA within the next two weeks? Also, do they notify the Senators as well? Should...
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    CVW feedback

    My kid attended the CVW last weekend. He was able to ask a lot of questions and visit with his counselor in person. With all of the online communication, this was a great chance to put a name with a face. I told him that Fall in the East is great and he only took a windbreaker. Should have...
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    CVW

    My son is going to CVW this weekend. Does anyone know if there will be Academy representatives to meet the kids and transport them to the academy at the airport?
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    quiet out there?

    This is one of the best summations of the process I have read. Your insight is much appreciated.
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    Class of 2016 Candidate Visit Weekends

    Candidate Weekend My kid received a letter as well and really wants to go. The issue is the busy fall schedule and quite frankly the cost to get him there. He attended the summer seminar and has completed his app. We had a family visit two summers ago and met with admissions. If we...
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    Average CFA Scores

    So for the PRT, they are not doing the other tests? What is the target for the PRT?
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    Lose 30lbs for Sprint Football?

    Sprint football Bully on the wrestling. My kid wrestles at 170. He weighs 192 during football. He can lose the weight in the wrestling room in less than a month.
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