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Sorry ignore previous post I misunderstood the process. A helpful poster from another thread indicated that if DS does not have ROTC scholarship and plans to attend SMC the medical qualification doesn't come into play until he is ready to contract.

Got it - Thanks CA2.

DS has been accepted to The Citadel and Norwich but is holding out hope for USNA appointment or Prep/Foundation opportunity. Applied but did not receive NROTC-MO scholarship. DoDMERB status since Feb 6: DQ pending USNA review-waiver. Is it prudent and appropriate for DS to contact SMCs (at...

Sorry meant to post to SMC thread - still would appreciate any insight/suggestions!

DS has been accepted to The Citadel and Norwich but is holding out hope for USNA appointment or Prep/Foundation opportunity. Applied but did not receive NROTC-MO scholarship. DoDMERB status since Feb 6: DQ pending USNA review-waiver. Is it prudent and appropriate for DS to contact SMCs (at...

Thanks Hurricane12, will make sure he reviews this thread. Kinnem, Likewise my DS applied only NROTC-MO also and only interested in the military colleges(USNA, Citadel, VMI, & Norwich). Yep, want his eyes open but its been tough - good to hear your son's doing well along the path. Thanks for...

Thank you for the info SwimmingMid. My DS has been focused on the Marines-Infantry for quite some time and I have tried to broaden his sights to include possible Army but have no military experience to offer any advice. Any others out there that could add some perspectives would be most...

+1 Melitzank, agree that acceptance % is one stat along with matriculation % should be reviewed together. My DS has been working on some comparisons and so far has come up with incoming class profiles of: VMI Citadel Top 25% of H.S. Class: 45%...

Yes - GoalKeeper so had a lot of practice

DS is anxiously waiting to hear from VMI (applied RD about 10 days after ED cut-off) Applied USNA....Accepted to Norwich and The Citadel, would do you think of chances for VMI: 3.3 UGPA (AP & Honors classes) 89/379 23% School Rank ACT Math-26 Eng-22 JROTC 4 years; leaderhsip positions...

Agreed, pull-ups too - working on it. Still a Pass or likely not? Appreciate any input.

Would these be considered passing as well: Basketball throw: Max Cadence pull-ups: 6 Shuttle run: 8:24 Modified sit-ups: 89 Push-ups: 38 One mile run: 6:50

Hi everyone, looking for advice on the remarks section for USNA & NROTC-MO apps. I play high school baseball and soccer. Varsity soccer 10 & 12 but chose to sit out 11 season to focus on my academics. I was taking heavy AP/Honors courseload, did choose to play baseball in the spring. Should...

Hi, I have been lurking for a long time and have received great information from this forum - Thank you to all! Before getting to my questions here are my stats: (Grade Received - A or H or AP) A=Accelerated Colleg Prep, H=Honors, AP=Advanced Placement Grade 09 10 11 12 Math...