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I have 2018 and 2023 Old Grads. Little sister, 8th grade, already has her heart set on a service academy ( as long as it isn’t Navy!) The dilemma: she goes to a very small private school. Academics and sports are not an issue ( she is a competitive gymnast) but there aren’t going to be...

My CC just received his appointment, but has not accepted yet. Is he able to request an overnight - or a day visit?

It doesn't make a difference for my DS anymore, as he received a TWE, but I was curious what happens to a MOC's slot if it goes unused by someone in the district. One of the appointees in our district still hasn't decided between the 3 SA's. If they decide against USMA, does that slot just not...

DS had his ARTOC interview in early November. Everything else has been submitted for the 2nd board, but the interview still says "pending." DS is wondering if he needs to contact the detachment about it, or if it is just a common thing that will get resolved. I think he wants to be proactive and...

The letter from DODMERB isn't clear if there is paperwork that we need to take to the remedial appointment. Can anyone comment? The provider is asking for a "physician's order" and I'm assuming that like the original physical, there must be a form for them to fill out?

DS has scars on the top of his forearm from falling into a Hawthorn bush a number of years ago. If you've never seen the thorns on one, they are very scary! Anyway, DODMERB is requesting a statement about the cause of the scars, etc. I'm sure they are rightfully concerned about people with...

In reading through many posts on this forum, I've seen that 2-3 days rest from strenuous exercise is recommended before taking the medical exam, due to the possibility of high protein in urine. When I spoke with the provider, they recommended at least 5 days. Has anyone else received this...

So, my son got the email from DODMERB, did his medical history questionnaire. The next step, according to the instructions, is to call and schedule the appointments. Called the provider listed this morning and was told "We don't have his paperwork yet. Concorde will fax it." Is this accurate? It...

I've seen conflicting advice in this forum: 1. Send DODMERB everything you think will be helpful to them in making a decision. OR 2. Send nothing until you're instructed to do so. Five years ago during a doctor visit, the nurse practitioner noted "mild scoliosis" of the watch and see variety...

My high school senior has been homeschooled for all of high school, but last year and this year has several community college classes. Two of his SOE's are already being done by community college professors. For three of his four years, I was his math teacher. We're a little concerned about the...

For any of you whose student was in a club sport - in our case, it is Crew - how did your daughter/son answer the Varsity letter question, and were you given any guidance? Our Crew team has both Novice and Varsity levels, and we were told to ask the Admissions Office for guidance on answering...

During the CFA, if you have done as many pull-ups as you can do (I'm not talking about the test maximum) and the time is not yet up, do you remain hanging on the bar for the rest of the allotted time or can you end the test at that point? My son has received conflicting information from official...

My husband (Air Force) has moisture-wicking undershirts (tan) for his ACU's. Do any current cadets know if these are allowed at USMA? And, if so, would my cc be able to show up with some on R-day? Dri-Duke is the brand, and my husband purchased his on base at the military uniform store.

With regards to the dental screening and xrays, and the immunization updates required for cadet candidates, do we pay for these? We haven't received the packet in the mail yet, and just have the downloaded forms, so perhaps this will be explained.

Do cadets get any kind of discount on football tickets? We want to buy single-game tickets and are wondering if there is any advantage to purchasing them on R-day.

I know it's maybe a bit early to start with the "what should I bring to Beast" questions and lists, but DS has his appt and the grandparents are already asking about graduation gifts. I've told them the possibilities besides money are few, since he won't be taking/needing much. However, I've...

There is a thread over in USAFA's area of the forum about wi-fi in the barracks. Does anyone know what the situation is at USMA?

Does anyone know if there is still an active West Point Parents Club for Upstate NY? The link I followed took me to a website that hasn't been updated since 2009, so I'm not sure if the information just hasn't been updated, or if the club is now defunct. We've got a DS with an appointment for...

I know there are numerous threads on this subject, but I'm wondering what this year's new appointees (and those who are hopeful) are planning to do if they have also received a ROTC scholarship offer, but plan to accept the appointment. We want to help DS be wise and we've read the horror...

We are just back from DS's overnight to USMA. For any parents that may decide to accompany their cadet, you may be interested to know how easy it was to go to NYC (we went overnight, but you could easily do a day trip.) Much depends on what you want to do at USMA -- there was a tour and parent...