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    Has government shutdown changed desire to attend?

    As a parent of a Mid., I am saddened as to what is going on at the academy do to the shutdown. Education in some areas has halted. Mids teaching themselves. These young men and women had lots of choices in terms of where to continue their education and they chose to serve and this is how they...
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    Impressions from CVW

    A few thoughts from a non-military first time visitor on CVW. The USNA campus is truly a natural treasure. The Mids were all very athletic looking! We arrived during sport and fitness time. Though everyone was working hard, they all looked to be enjoying themselves, lots of encouragement for...
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    Any cadets available on Friday 3-29?

    My son is driving out to the Springs from Nebraska in order to see the campus. He has an appointment for the Class of 2017. This is his spring break and as I discovered it was also spring break at the academy. Admissions told me on the phone his only choice would be a self guided tour. I was...
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    Medical Waiver Granted?

    My DS received a letter from USMA that he had been granted full medical waivers. Does this mean an appointment may be on the way? He already has an appointment from USNA but he received an LOA before the medical waivers. I have no military background but was told they only seek medical...
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    PPW 2013 Dates???

    Any idea when Plebe Parent Weekend will be this summer? Would past participants consider this a must for parents? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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    Start and end time for CVW?

    Need to make plane reservations. Can someone tell me the start time on Thursday and end time on Saturday?
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    Trasportation from DC Airport to USNA?

    Flying with my son from Nebraska for CVW. Much cheaper to DC than Baltimore. Any suggestions for the best transportation to USNA???
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    CVW in April too late?????

    My DS is 99.9% sure he will accept his appointment but has never visited the USNA. Understandably he wants to visit before committing. The last CVW is in April, I believe the 11th. Because of wrestling conflicts we cannot attend an earlier date. Is this too late? I know the LOA said they...
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    When Does Blue Binder Arrive?????

    DS received LOA in Oct. MOC nomination in November. and recevied a letter stating that USNA was granting medical waivers. Does this mean he is in? Will not believe it until the arrival of the "Blue Binder" so many people have talked about. When will it come? UPS? or Regular mail?
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    Got the call! Waivers on the way?

    Today my son was notified of his appointment to USCGA! Medical waivers according to DoDmerb are still pending. He did receive waivers from USNA where he has an early LOA and nomination. Will USCG also seek waivers?
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    Waivers Granted!

    After getting an LOA in Oct. and nomination in Nov. my sons DoDmerb status was just updated to waiver granted. I had to call the USNA to be sure and they told me that everything according to their records is a go! They said it just needed a signiture (hope this happens) and then to look for...
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    LOA and Nomination in hand. Need waiver?

    Will the USNA give us our day in court??? I am new to the military and am inquiring for my Son. His DQ's are really non-existent conditions. We need to verbally explain. Who can I talk to at Navel Academy? Will they contact us? Impossible for them to get the picture by looking at some notes...
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    LOA and Nomination in place, 2 DQs Now What?

    Son received an LOA from USNA in Oct. and just received his nomination. DodMerb has informed he will have 2 DQs. 1. Back injury in football 9th grade. No surgery has since played 3 years football and wrestling. Zero problems! 2. Vocal Cord dysfunction??? Was written on his medical a...
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    Possiblity of 2 Waivers?

    My son received an LOA in Oct. DodMerb via the phone yesterday said it looks like he will need a couple of waivers: 1. Back injury from sports his 9th grade year. Wore a brace for awhile and has since competed in 3 years of varsity football and wrestling and has never has an issue. Back...
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    Remedials Question???????

    Summary: Son was asked for action on three remedials by Domerb. 1. Medical Records since age 10 2. Acutane use letter from dermatologist 3. Back injury update from 9th grade sports injury from treating Dr. All of this was sent in. On the Domerb web-site under his account, there are...
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    Waiting on DoMerb???

    Any insight would be great as I am new to the military world! My DS received a LOA in early Oct. It took us awhile to figure out what it was. When he took his physical for DoMerb the Dr. said he should not have any problem. We recently received a letter from DoMerb requesting all his medical...
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