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I just received an email from USAFA containing some more forms to be filled out. I was reading through the initial letter and it stated that it was mandatory to have had a tuberculin skin test within the past year. I had one in '96 and tested negative. I'm leaving in less than a week and am not...

Hello all! I understand that this is a problem not just with me. I have been waiting for my bank agreement with the Cadet Bank after filling out the initial form. However, this occurred almost two months ago. I called the Cadet Bank over a month ago and informed them of my situation. They...

Hello everyone! Next week, I'm scheduled to have my wisdom teeth removed. I know this is pretty close to the 6 week period of time between getting them removed and I-day, but I am doing it of course with the recommendation of my civilian dentist. However, I've run in to a little speed bump...

Hello everyone! I am a Class of 2017 Appointee and I had a question about keeping a journal during BCT. I know there is a little bit of time worked in each day for correspondence. Is bringing a booklet with you to write in and keep acceptable? I'd love to take notes and write about my...

Hello Everyone! First off, congratulations to all who received a scholarship in the recent boards for various branches. It is a very exciting time for all! I was lucky and received an AFROTC Scholarship. I had a question about this all in general: If I am just told that I received a...

Hello all! I will be attending an upcoming CVW and I was wondering, does USNA provide transportation to and from BWI or do we have to arrange that ourselves? If we have to arrange it ourselves, what is the best service to use? Thank you all so much!

Hello all! I just checked my status and noticed that I have been offered an ROTC scholarship at one of my schools! I am so excited and honored to have received this! However, I was wondering if, in the next upcoming scholarship cycles, my file will be reevaluated for scholarships at my other...

Just received my acceptance today! I can't believe it! So happy!

Hello to all! I am very happy to see that so many individuals have received LOA's! Congratulations to you all; this is truly an exciting time! I am a candidate for the class of 2017, and I received an email today from the office of admissions. "You have a very strong file that should be...

Hey Everyone, My acceptance email to the USAFA Summer Seminar told me that I now have a pre-candidate file open at the Academy itself! As my schedule does not allow my attendance at any other summer seminar besides Coast Guards AIM (other programs, school finals), should I still apply to...

President Barack Obama has announced today the plans for a "leaner" US military. Thousands of troops are expected to be cut from duty. I just wanted to know if anyone's is also worried about how the Academies will stand. Rumors have also been floating around (especially after the King's Point...

Hello Everyone! I am a high school junior and eligible for the USMA Class of 2017. As many of us know, the Class of 2017 Application for the USMA opens on January 10 (opens same time as Summer Seminar App). I was just wondering what a good time would be to start actual work on the...