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    scholarship

    Go for it! This is a great opportunity for you. I personally think the program will be advantageous to you more so than community college. You will have ongoing guidance from the military instructors who have relationships with USCGA. Plus the military training and physical fitness that you...
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    R Day or parents weekend ???

    Split up and enjoy the 1:1 time I too have attended both events and feel both offer memorable moments. My spouse and I split up our time at the academy throughout the academic year. Rarely do we jointly travel to the Academy, because of commitments back home. Our cadet is able to see us more...
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    Conditional Appointment

    FED EX My son received a conditional appt too, but was able to turn around the final decision in a two week period with a positive outcome. By no means was it easy to get all the letters, etc. But he pushed and made everyone aware of the importance to respond quickly. Not only should you get...
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    USCGA Scholar Corey Scott Rozell

    Corey Scott Rozell died tragically on February 18, 2011 in an automobile accident in New Mexico. http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Corey-Rozell&lc=4478&pid=148828149&mid=4571243 http://newvisionvideos.com/memorial.htm My prayers today are for Corey...
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    Enlist as an Option?

    Self Prep - NMMI Academy Prep Program Another option is to self prep at NMMI Academy Prep Program. If you perform well then its likely you could receive an appointment. Contact NMMI to learn more: academyprep@nmmi.edu (575) 624-8480 http://www.nmmi.edu/prep/index.htm
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    Ship Tracker

    If anyone is interested in tracking the Eagle, then check out: http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=NRCB The Eagle is CURRENTLY 238NM NE OF CARTAGENA, COLUMBIA. CRS 010DEG, SPD 10 KTS 2010-May-17 00:16 N 13°43' W 073°13' 100 13.0
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    "The Wait List" Club.....

    Let it be knonw ASAP If you are interested in the Scholar program, call admission ASAP and let it be known to the person managing this program. Its probably too late to join the incoming Scholar pool, but I am firm believer of trying every avenue. And if you are an athelete then also call...
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    There is another door open to help with entry...

    NMMI Self Prep There are a lot of athletes who go to NMMI sponsored by one of the Academies. In fact, Roger Staubach, Hall of Fame passer for the Dallas Cowboys from 1969 until 1979, was sponsored by the Naval Academy. There is also another group of students who self prep with the desire to...
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    There is another door open to help with entry...

    If you did not get an appointment to USCGA, and you still have an enormous desire to attend then consider a self prep program: http://www.nmmi.edu/prep/selfprep.htm Once you’re in the Academy it does not matter how you got there. Everyone starts off as a SWAB.
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    Swab summer Eagle ports

    time with your swab in port Hi, It can vary for each Swab. Plan to be flexiable and arrive without expecations as you will not know schedules until the last moment. However, many of the Swabs who don't have visitors at port are often willing to swap schedules to ensure that their peers have...
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    Wait For It...Wait For It! eesh

    TX events Hello Neighbor, Your son will receive a call or email from the TX Parent Assoc. about the event in Galveston, which takes place in June. And Senator John Cornyn's office will send your son an invitation to a private event in Austin. I spoke with my son today and shared the...
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    Wait For It...Wait For It! eesh

    I am so happy for your son! Enjoy the emotional rush of pride!!! I look forward to meeting you soon and providing you with some nuggets of info. My cadet will also make himself available to your son. Feel free to call me (281-676-4236).
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    Wait For It...Wait For It! eesh

    Fantastic!
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    Wardroom Carry-on

    Great news! I am so excited to hear this great news! Thanks for sharing.
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    Summer on Eagle

    my mistake My apologies, I was incorrect. Alfa/Bravo/Charlie were phase 1.
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    Summer on Eagle

    No guarantee Last year Hotel Company was Phase 1. Swabs who play football tend not to be on Phase 3, as their summer practice could overlap. Be careful not to book a visit too early if you plan to chase the Eagle. The Swabs will not know when their company is headed out until several weeks...
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    Wait For It...Wait For It! eesh

    OMG I received a call last night and was told my son was being disciplined for a major violation... My heart fell to my stomach, and then I took a breath and calmly began asking what were the next steps for him... Then a crowd of cadets busted out loud laughing! April Fools! They all yelled...
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    How Sick Is Sick?

    $$$ They only call home if they need something... typically $$$. Bottom line - no news is good news. If your kid is calling home 24/7 there are problems ahead... So be glad their cutting off the parent drip and beginning their new lives at the Academy. It's the big step from childhood to...
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