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Same issue from here in San Diego. We're looking at send DS out the day before to stay the night at a hotel nearby and then take the shuttle to the Academy in the morning.

It raises interesting points on appointments from the prep school vs. direct appointments, and their relative success at the Academy. http://www.csindy.com/coloradosprings/the-air-force-academys-committed-to-its-academic-booster-program-but-at-what-cost/Content?oid=2788770

Our C4C son ran in the 17's for 5k but wasn't really competitive for IC cross-country. That background was great preparation for making it through Beast though. He now runs intramural X-C and joined the triathlon team. He has a good friend in his Squadron who is a C4C on the cross-country...

I understand that it varies by squadron - and maybe that's the answer - but would it be expected that roommates during Basic would continue into the academic year?

How is seating for the Acceptance Day parade? I was amazed at how early the viewing area for the swearing-in ceremony on the Chapel Wall filled up last week. Is it necessary to get there super early, or is there plenty of good viewing room?

I feel like I should know this, but I'm still a bit unclear. When people speak of "luggage" being dropped - the extensive paperwork will be on DS's person, and other than that it's underwear, tee shirts, toiletries, and optional cleats. These will be in the "left hand" bag that will be carried...

Is there a "Like" button on here somewhere? :smile:

Can you clarify the rules on phones? We were considering a new phone for DS. We knew it would be gone during BCT, but is it also gone until recognition? If so, are they allowed to contact home at all, or is it only while at sponsors' homes?

Congratulations cabigred!! I sent you a PM.

Our DS just found out this week that he received an appointment to the Academy (!!!!) and we've cancelled plans for a backpacking trip to instead visit the Academy since he's never been and we both have the open time already. He's quite certain that he wants to attend, but we'd like for him to...

CA-50 March 27, 2013 120. San Diegan (DS), CA-50, Congressional - 27 March 2013 DS also had email early this morning that his portal had been updated - we all gathered around the computer bracing for the worst but hoping for the best - and it was the best! DS is the second from CA-50 on this...

Thanks T-Bone! That makes sense. How about this: On the AFROTC website it states: "If you are selected for a scholarship, Air Force ROTC will notify you of the length and type of scholarship and the academic major of the offer." So now we have the length and type - but we don't know about...

DS had his AFROTC Portal updated this morning: "Congratulations! You were awarded a 4 Year Type 2 scholarship." Very exciting! It did not mention a particular school though. How do we find that out? It looks like most postings of awards here are to particular schools.

I went to see the Falcons play San Diego State earlier in the week. They're a well-disciplined, scrappy team. Not terribly surprised - there's lots of solid Mtn West teams this year!

Adrian: I'm sure others will correct me if I'm off base here, but my understanding is per federal law each MOC is allowed to have 5 cadets in the Academy at one time. Assuming a 4 year cycle through the Academy, every few years more than one of that MOC's appointees will graduate, and others...

I don't have enough posts to be able to include URL's in my post, but as a follow-up from NN139's post above, tweaking the URL gives an interesting comparison of the stats for all the service academies. Substitute "usma", "usna", or "usmma" for "usafa" in the web address to view the stats pages...

MOC = Member of Congress

Our DS has an ROTCJ Nomination as his only one to USMA. He received Congressional nomination to USAFA only. He did attend SLS last summer but does not hold a LOE. We haven't heard anything either, other than an email requesting a copy of our DS's Eagle Scout certificate (we'll read anything...

I apologize if this has been covered somewhere but I haven't been able to locate a definite answer. Reference is often made to the "NWL" or "National Waiting List". Does anyone know the exact sources that this list draws from? Is it only congressional nominees who who didn't receive...