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    The Finest Hours opens today!

    So excited to see the movie! My daughter said the entire Corp of Cadets, plus the OCS students, all went last night to a "mandatory fun" pre-screening. Afterwards she texted her two-word review: "Very Disney". DH and I plan to go this weekend. Anyone else? Nicole
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    Care packages during Beast?

    I want to send a care package of food to DDs BF, who is a plebe at USMA. However, I just saw a thread from 2011 saying no food gifts are allowed during Beast whatsoever. Is this still the case? I just went shopping and have all kinds of goodies for him! Nicole
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    Company assignments for Swab Summer?

    DD just found out her company assignment for swab summer. Two questions... 1. Will this be her company just for the summer, or for her entire 4/c year? I've done a search of past discussions and there seems to be some discrepancy about this. Does anyone know what the plans are for this...
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    Microwaves? Drinks?

    Is there a microwave available for cadets to use? Also, are cadets allowed to take beverages to class? For instance, either a water bottle or a stainless coffee travel mug? Thanks! Nicole
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    Packing with unpacking in mind...

    DD reports in to the Scholars Program next Monday! She is bringing only what is on the list, and - per the terrific advice here - plans on using only a backpack. However, we are having a hard time getting everything to fit! Those tube socks and towels are especially bulky. We planned on...
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    Questions about MMI packing list

    My biggest quandary is about the bedding. They instruct 4-6 flat sheets. These are so hard to find! Since sheets are always sold in sets now, I am only finding very pricey 700-thread count sheets, or super cheap scratchy sheets with bad reviews. Any advice re: sheets? Brands? Is a poly...
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    Luggage?

    DD is starting the Scholars program this summer. Her aunt would like to give her a rolling duffel bag from Eddie Bauer as a HS grad gift. I am assuming she would be able to use this at MMI, but can she use it in her later years at CGA? Does the CGA issue their own luggage to students...
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    Ages of incoming classes?

    What percentage of new cadets don't come to the Academy right out of high school? Nicole
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    Regarding women's underwear for Swab Summer

    (Actually, my DD won't be at Swab Summer for another year, she has been accepted to the Scholars program and is preparing for her orientation this summer. However, I figure a lot more people here on the forum would be familiar with Swab Summer regulations, so I posted it for a wider audience!)...
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    Safety at Marion Military Institute and Georgia Military College?

    My DD has been offered a spot in the USCGA Scholars Program and we couldn't be more thrilled. They use both MMI and GMC as the two prep schools. We will find out which one she will be attending later in the spring. I have looked at the city data for both towns, and the crime rates for...
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    Can we get an extension on getting exams done?

    Please give me good news, I'm freaking out here! DDs initial DODMERB packet arrived last month. I promptly took it from DD and told her I would take care of arranging it, (since I would be the one driving her there it needed to work with my schedule). Being on painkillers due to my knee...
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