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    Helicopters during CBT

    My DS Class of 18 did not mention anything about helo ride at end of CBT but did take Air Assault 1 after Grad Week and was introduced to Blackhawks and rapelled out of them from 120 feet in the air. Loved every minute of that MIAD
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    Is there more to it than academics?

    I highly second Boys State participation if it is not too late. My son was similarly qualified as yourself academically, athletically and volunteer/leadership wise. However he had NY Boys State on his aplication, not only as an attendee but as active participant who ran for and held elected...
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    March-Back Tuesday Aug 12

    Anybody know good places to view the march back and estimated times they get there ( from past experiences ) ?
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    Visiting ~August 20

    Where are you coming from ? Take the Vistors Center Tour. Spend some $$ at the gift shop(s) and make sure you visit the museum. Food all depends upon your taste and budget. Anyway ..... Enjoy!
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    Any Letters Back from the Class of 2018 ?

    Got 2nd letter from DS. Apparently his GF received about 8-10 letter already while M&D only got 2...Oh well !! DS is hungry too and complainng about meal times. In our household we were late eaters 1:30-2:00pm lunch and dinner 7:30-8:00pm so this 5pm dinner thing ( with no snacks afterwards) is...
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    Any Letters Back from the Class of 2018 ?

    Got two letters from my DS. The first one positive the second one admitting he is OK but starting to get difficult. Any other feedback ????
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    R Day Report Time

    Don't think mom wants to let go of her son any earlier than she has too! So I think 815am it is. Thanks for info.
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    R Day Report Time

    Realistcially how much time should be allowed on R Day from scheduled report time at Ike Hall to being at Thayer Gate waiting in line to get into post ? My DS i believ has a 9:15am report time so would being at Thayer gate by 8:15am be enough time to get thru security and wait on the customary...
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    i Pad for Class of 2018

    Air or Mini ? Wi Fi or Cellular 32GB Minimum but 64GB Recommended ? Anybody have any suggestions ? I guess it ultimately comes down to how much $ you want to spend .
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    Direct Admit from High School

    Any advantages/disadvatnages of being a direct admit from high school as opposed to being admitted from MAPS, Prior Service, College etc.. ?
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    How to contact coaches

    Try to attend the summer sports camp..most schools have them including WP. Do a Google search for your choice of schools and try to attend. The stated purpose of the camps is instructional but if you are good in your sport and the coach has some interest, you are now on their radar and...
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    A-Day

    Can anybody tell me the date for the marchback. Being only short car ride away we would like to attend
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    Being a Corps Athlete

    DS will be a Corps Athlete. With traveling off post to attend athletic events, I imgaine that time management skills whil eon post play bigger than normal role than most others such as club or intramural athletics. Any commnets in helping me understand would be apprecaited.
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    Class of 2018 Appointments

    01) calc123, Jan ? 02) army25, Jan 13, Representative, PA-08 03) Jayceguy, Jan 13, Representative, ND-AL 04) Berchy, Jan 13, Representative, Senator, JROTC, GA-08 05) KJAW40, Jan13, Representative, PA-07 06) napjim's DS, Jan 13, Senator, Representative, IL-14 07) Rocko's DS, Jan 14...
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    What is in the BFE

    DS got the call from Congressman's office yestersday saying he will get a BFE...can anybody share with me what is in it ?
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    WP Day Visit

    Overnight Visit Like any other major city in US the more $ you have to spend the better the chances r u will have a good time
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    PRA - Prospective Recruited Athlete

    That's what I thought ! USMA's loss is another academy's gain !
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    PRA - Prospective Recruited Athlete

    DS called Admission Officer regarding no athletic question for his app and during the telecon he was told that his app was marked PRA. He recently had some communication with coach, not positive but not negative,,,anybody offer any thoughts.
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    Is Prep School Written in Stone

    Prep School is not loacted on service academy grounds but "civil" prep school which costs are pciked up by said servcie academy.
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    Is Prep School Written in Stone

    DD was recently offered prep school sponsored by an academy. She has to reply soon, probably before she hears back from her first choice academy. If she accepts prep school then hears better news from other acdemy is it difficult back out of prep school ? I'm sure we are not the only ones in...
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