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Don't read too much into this. I posted it because DS sent me the link today and we have been cracking up about it. USCGA is in good company with the USMMA and USNA also in the top 5 (bottom 5?) https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=least-happy-students

NEW LONDON, Conn. -A group of third class cadets is currently under investigation regarding a potential violation of the Academy’s Honor Concept. The case involves alleged unauthorized collaboration on online quizzes. The situation is currently under investigation and no further details are...

DS is 4/c cadet at USCGA. Can we still claim him as a dependent on our 2104 Tax return? He reported on June 30th, so we supported him for 6 months (which I believe is the threshold). I assume that this is the final year that we could claim him. Any thoughts on this? Thanks!

Any thoughts on the recent Workaholics episode?

This is not my sentiment, but that of a 28 year professor at the Naval Academy. http://www.salon.com/2015/01/05/lets_abolish_west_point_military_academies_serve_no_one_squander_millions_of_tax_dollars/

Perhaps the only thing harder than getting an appointment to West Point is actually not accepting it? DS accepted an appointment to the USCGA. His Principal Nomination will presumably be offered to the 1st alternate for VA-07. I appreciate all the words of wisdom and various assistance...

Lots of fun at Deep Run HS today!

Is there a Facebook page for the USMA class of 2018? How about for parents? Thanks

I can't say enough positive things about the professional and personal touch displayed by the Coast Guard and the USCGA in regards to my DS's opportunity to attend this SA and join this branch of service. There have been several little things that really start to add up. A New Year greeting...

My DS received a Principal Nomination from VA 7th District MOC in early Dec. The WP portal was updated on Jan 3 to reflect that nomination, but it does not appear to indicate that the nomination is Principal. The check went green and the line reads VA07. Just wondering if anyone knows if a...

As my own son is carefully weighing his options to attend a SA and serve in either the Army or Coast Guard.... I ran across this article from the Washington Post back in late November. Ernesto Londono covers the Pentagon and this is one of many of his submissions...

And making a sound and reasoned decision. This is the dilemma that my son is facing. He was offered a full appointment to USCGA and was ready to sign and commit that day. He was so adamant about CG that he was going to cancel his MOC NOM interviews. In the time since learning about his...

DS has yet to receive the actual BFE. Has anyone received their admissions package yet?

Steven A Smith and Skip Bayless are broadcasting live from Kings Point with a raucous crowd of midshipmen in the background. A great idea by ESPN in honor of Veteran's Day.

DS received a verbal confirmation of his pending appointment at CGA from both his coach and AO. That was a couple of weeks ago and there has been no receipt of a BFE. CGA is absolutely DS's first choice. DS contacted USMMA soccer coach within a day of his news to alert him of his decision...

DS received an email from AO yesterday telling him to expect a phone call from the soccer coach. Coach Parsons called tonight at about 9PM confirming the news... A Direct Appointment is coming for DS. It's exhilarating, emotional, humbling, gratifying and overwhelming all at the same time...

This may a bit off topic and out of the blue. I had the pleasure of listening to a USAFA class of '91 graduate speak at a high school convocation this morning. Dr. Christopher Howard was an awesome guest speaker. He is President of Hampden-Sydney College and is one of the youngest college...

I thought that EA1 was to begin today. Any idea if the shutdown would impact or delay this?

DS is applying for class of 2018. He attended AIM; He has 4 years of AFJROTC; Two summer sessions of COLS at the Citadel (one as a cadre and flight commander); He already has 8 CR hrs of calculus and physics from Virginia Commonwealth University; He lettered in two varsity sports and has been...

My DS completed his Part 1 application for USMMA which apparently spawned a letter from DODMERB requesting he schedule a physical. The process was amazingly fast. 08-JUL-13 Date applicant entered into DoDMERB system 08-JUL-13 Application Added 27-JUL-13 Actual date of exam...