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    Questions for a Current Plebe

    Candidate1997, mom feel free to private message me if you need to. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app
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    Questions for a Current Plebe

    Our experiences has been similar...primary mode of communication is text. He wasn't big on phone calls before going in so I wouldn't expect it now. We discussed with him at PPW that we are always here for him and thrilled to hear from him when he can but completely understand how busy he will be...
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    TWE scare....

    I do not miss mailbox stalking and anxiety over TWE! However there are plenty other emotions that have taken their place as we go thru plebe year. Last fall DS received TWE's three days in a row, the third one was LOA. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app
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    Getting into the USNA [A Plebe Parent's View]

    I am also a current Plebe parent. I agree with all the wisdom shared in above posts and could not have said it better myself. My son is also very driven, he had multiple back up plans (about 9 of them!) including the NROTC scholarship as alternate Plan A. All plans fell into place, but it was...
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    Thank you from a Plebe mom

    Thank you, I would be glad to do that!
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    Thank you from a Plebe mom

    Just wanted to stop by the forums and say thank you. These forums were so helpful to me as our son went through the candidate process over this last year. The more answers I could find here, the more I was able to understand how best to support him (and not nag him to death with tons of...
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    Travel advice

    Inner Harbor is always lots of fun, with the Aquarium and Port Discovery. DC touring is another great option.
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    Facebook and Parent pages

    Blackhawkmom, thank you for sharing such wonderful advice! I agree this site is a tremendous resource. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app
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    Parents at I-Day or Parents' Weekend?

    RNrecruiter, thank you for sharing such a personal reflection about your IDay experience. It brought my own anxious nerves and emotions to the surface. I find a little bit of comfort in each post that I read from someone sharing their wisdom and experience. thanks again.
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    Another PA parent

    Hello and Welcome! I am in PA also. I am learning about the many, many layers of waiting through this process! While my DS has made it through the waiting for a nomination, and stalking the mailbox for the appointment, we now find ourselves marking time in a different way...and all of a sudden...
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    Injury Fear

    right there with you! DS wrestles and post season journey is underway. this weekend, in one breath I said to myself "Yay! He qualifies for districts!, and then "Darn! he qualifies for districts!" and the worrying continues. Everytime an opponent wrenched on his arm this season, it would make...
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    Plebe Parents Weekend Class of 2018

    oops! I thought I had seen PPW weekend listed for the following weekend! Guess I need to rework my days scheduled off work for Aug 7-10. The good news is, my birthday is that weekend...what a wonderful birthday present to be able to spend the weekend in Annapolis!
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    New PA parent

    Congrats, PAParent! All the best to her as she begins her journey!
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    Is there any FB group for USNA parents?

    how does one join the listserve? Is info on that forthcoming at some point after DS/DD accept the offer of appointment?
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    BFE finally arrived!

    district 11
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    BFE finally arrived!

    Touched by the snow storm here too (PA)! BFE arrived today for DS. He received nomination letters 1/10 Senator and 1/11 Congressional, and a few days later received a telephone call from the Senator's office stating the Academy confirmed with them his appointment.
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    USNA Class of 2018 Appointment Thread

    1. Go Navy!(DS), OH-06, Presidential, 27 Sep 13 2. Goldenlion (DS), Presidential, 4 Oct 13 3. fhughes33(DD), SC-01, Presidential, 2 Oct 13 4. Aspiring_Midshipman, TX-19, Presidential, 9 Nov 13 5. Jcatch, IL-16, Presidential, 16 Nov 13 6. krhern (DS), OK-01, Senatorial and Congressional, 27...
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    costs

    thank you for the info
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    costs

    what is the total amount of this for USNA?
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    Nominatioms from PA Senators?

    My DS interviewed in November, received nom letter from Senator this past Friday, and nom from congressman on Saturday. portal not updated yet. Phone message from Senator's office left on our home phone today. Not sure what the call is about. Hoping he can call during his lunch tomorrow.
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