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Not sure if this is the appropriate thread but decided to create one. Been on the SA forum for 5 plus years, have a DS that just commissioned Infantry and recently started IBOLC. Would love to connect with those in a similar situation and share the experience/lessons learned. Thanks!

Greetings and on a positive note, wanted to share that my DS officially graduated from his SMC (Texas A&M) and received his commission (army, infantry). What a great end of one phase, and now onto the next. Well, once again...need the advice from fellow SA forum friends. Due to COVID, his IBOLC...

Hello to all. It's been some time since I've posted but I have a question with no clear answer. My DS needs a "5th" year to complete his degree (and commission). He has been a contracted cadet for the last 1.5 years and receiving the stipend. We were both under the impression he'd continue...

Always a fan of the Boars Head Brigade and congrats to UNG on placing 1st at Ranger Challenge. Additional congrats to VMI (2,3rd place) and MMI. Hooah!

About to leave Fort Knox, KY after seeing my DS graduate Advanced Camp. They host a great event...brief but very compelling. Had a great briefing yesterday from Colonel Smith at Family Day. He was very impressed with the group and relayed some great stats. 90% passed the course out of roughly...

Hi there..thought I'd start a thread. My DS has arrived at the 1st Brigade Advanced Camp as of yesterday. He has checked-in and sounds like all is well. Anyone else have a cadet at Ft. Knox?

Hi - It's been a good 3-4 years that I've had the pleasure (and honor) of receiving great intel from this board. I've tried to share in return and hope I've given back as much as I've received. With that said, I can't believe how fast time has passed and my DS is going to Advance Camp this...

Been awhile since I've posted here and I was wondering if there are any parents of current PLC cadets, PLC cadets themselves, or even a possible Selection Officer out there with some experience in the program? Please PM me as I really need some guidance at the earliest stage of the program for...

Hi - I've been on and off this board for a good 1.5yrs and it's been a treasure-trove of information. Long story short, my DS is a freshman at one of the SMC's and did not receive the national scholarship for Navy/ Army. However, as of today he secured a PLC contract after a lengthy application...

Like most, I check my DS's AROTC account every couple of days when a new board is "close" to announcing selections. Today, we found something very different. Once logged-in, there was a page that now says - The deadline for beginning new applications for school year 2014-2015 has passed.The...

Not a huge surprise since physical fitness is a significant aspect of their programs, but nice to see all SMC's making the "top 15" of the top 50 schools. Academies are also included and way to go cadets, administrators, staff, and parents! http://www.theactivetimes.com/50-fittest-colleges-2014

Hi - been awhile since I've posted but been "chin deep" in my DS's school visits and AROTC / NROTC scholarship app's. Question....we seem to be getting conflicting information from multiple sources so here it goes. My DS has solid GPA/SAT's but not to the level that he's a slam-dunk. He also...

Not "new" news...but definitely concerning -http://news.yahoo.com/army-shrinks-young-officers-being-pushed-180314730.html. This will certainly have an impact on billets for academies/SMC's, yes?

I've been on another thread regarding my DS goal to attend either USNA/USCG or a SMC that is the right fit for him. SA's seem like a reach in general and the SMC"s (Citadel, VMI, Norwich) are "within sight" but we're taking nothing for granted. In short, aside from solid but not out of this...

Greetings to all and I am so glad I found this forum. I am former enlisted US Army and have a 17yr old who is a strong candidate for a military academy. He attends an all male private college prep high school, honors classes with 3.6 GPA, active US Sea Cadet, SAT's are TBD but he has a prep...