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    12 quit on I-Day

    But hey, they all probably scored really high on their standardized tests to get in.....all brains, no brawn! Probably need both to make it.
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    MSISR Nomination...

    That sounds like great news so far! Thank you both for replying. He was nominated at the University of New Mexico. He will study Computer Science. Here's to a few more weeks of waiting for the final word!! And FYI to anyone wondering about MSISR schools and scholarships, you DO NOT have...
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    MSISR Nomination...

    MSISR=Minority Serving Institution Scholarship Reservation...
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    MSISR Nomination...

    My son received word that the Commander of a MSISR school has nominated him for a 4 year NROTC scholarship. That nomination goes to FL for review the week of July 21. Does anyone know how confident he should be about getting the scholarship based on the Commanders nomination versus the review...
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    NMMI 2013-2014 USMMA Prep

    It does help. It is a team sport he's considering. We expect it will be a significant challange to try and succesfully balance a college varsity sport and maintain quality academics. DS will need to think hard about his priorities and the level of commitment he can maintain. Did NIMMI...
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    NMMI 2013-2014 USMMA Prep

    Sports and Self-Prep at NMMI Maj Hanak, Do you have any advice for a student looking at self-prepping for the USNA at NMMI and, at the same time, playing a varsity sport? As a parent I'd be concerned about the importance and intensity of the prep program versus the time commitment on a...
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    Notified by BGO

    The BGO for my son is also his NJROTC commander and we requested and the BGO wanted to be the one to tell my son the bad news if he found out before he received a TWE. The BGO, a USNA Alum, has known our son for 4 years so we could care less what protocol was/is, my son wanted to hear it from...
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    Denied on basis of being a Non-Minority

    Nothing wrong with calling-out a system that is flawed. And in regard to racial/gender preference for selection the system is flawed. Yes, recognize it and try to find ways around it by improving what only you can control, but no need to really "accept" it. If we all just accepted everything...
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    Sports Recruitment

    Well, the baseball coaches recruiting of my son and the coaches submission of a "chip" sheet to admissions didn't help my son get past a "hold" (waiting list for when vacancies open up). So it's hard to say I guess.
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    status changed to HOLD

    This explanation is a little different than what I understand from my sons "hold" letter he received. The letter states he is 3q but is being placed on the national waiting list and as vacancies occur, HOLD candidates are offered appointments in order of merit based on their competitive...
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    Decision made but must wait to know....

    Kayaker & 2018midmom, I sure appreciate your optimism! I am not negative but I do tell my son to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best....and have other options in place! Thanks.
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    Decision made but must wait to know....

    What I was trying to say is that his application has been reviewed and the USNA has made their decision on his status - appointed or NOT appointed. We only know that a decision has been made, we don't know what that decision is, though. The BGO tried to find out but they wouldn't tell him...
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    NROTC scholarship notification

    Thank you and I'm also sorry to hear about your sons decision. Just a an hour or so ago is when it got updated. Onward & Upward!
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    NROTC scholarship notification

    Bad news today... Well, my son just looked at his NROTC portal and he was not selected. Still waiting on USNA decision notification since we already know a decision was made on his application a little more than two weeks ago. Still no BFE or phone calls. We know about the decision from the...
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    Decision made but must wait to know....

    So, my son was informed by his BGO today that a decision has been made on his appointment status but he, the BGO, doesn't know the what that decision is. The BGO was told by the USNA that if he was appointed they want the student to find out from their MOC or, if denied, here it from the USNA...
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    USNA Class of 2018 Appointment Thread

    Yes, nerve-wracking! His BGO told him today that he has been looked at by the board and that there is a new code after his name now. The BGO is a first-time BGO this year and doesn't know what it means. The BGO tried calling but no answers at USNA likely due to weather. Maybe we will get some...
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    USNA Class of 2018 Appointment Thread

    Congratulations! How long has your sons app been complete? My son has a NM Congressional Dist 1 and Senatorial nomination plus a JROTC nom. His app was completed in October/November but still waiting.......
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    "Hold" = No chance at Prep?

    Oh, I was asking on behalf of my son. What prep school did you attend?
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    "Hold" = No chance at Prep?

    That's good advice, thank you. I wasn't sure if calling the Admin office was considered "bad form" from their point of view.
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    "Hold" = No chance at Prep?

    Thanks. That's encouraging.
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