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You are correct. I just found the mathematics survey. I was confused on the portion of the survey asking about the AP Calculus BC exam because it didn't give a "haven't received scores yet" option. Did anyone else encounter this dilemma? Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Has anybody noticed that some of the Academic Background System surveys are listed in the ABS system, but don't actually contain any surveys? I know the History survey and the Mathematics survey both do not have any content (disregarding the math placement exams). Sent using the Service...

I remember sending in any additional information to my Blue and Gold Officer who was able to add it to my file. If that doesn't work, try contacting your Regional Director of Admissions. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

See the pain I'm getting is very odd. It tends to hurt less when I'm warmed up, but menial tasks cause it to hurt. I was just worried that it might be a hairline fracture since it's only in a very specific spot. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

I have a very specific spot on my right,inside, lower shin that is painful to the touch. I can also feel it when I walk and climb stairs. It's just hard to tell whether it's shin splints or a stress fracture. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Thanks for the help. Does anybody also know how to tell the difference between shin splints and a stress fracture? Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

How are shin splints generally handled? I've had to switch to swimming and rowing exclusively for cardio due to shin splints so I can heal them before I-day, but I'm afraid they may come back during plebe summer. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

I would get them out before. The recovery time is very short, but I wouldn't think it would be something you would be comfortable going through at the USNA (i.e. It hurts). Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

From what I've heard, most engineering majors require a lot of work. But if you enjoy it, then it's worth the arduous schedule. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

How does the interview process work? I thought merely tests were given to move to upper level courses. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

What is the point of the online tests then? And as far as precalc goes, the online tests are it for that correct? Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Are government courses standard for most (or all) plebes during plebe year? Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Are you taking the AP tests or do you feel you did well enough on the validation exams? Because you will be able to see your ap scores, so if you want, you can validate off of those. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

I'd send them in for the purpose of aiding in class validation. You never know what could help in the long run. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Ok, the only thing I'm worried about is the precalculus part (I'm in calc II and haven't covered that stuff in a long while). Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Does anybody have suggestions for preparing for the online math placement exams as a part of the ABS? Would one suggest studying mainly calculus, mainly algebra, or both? Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Is anyone else having trouble logging into the ABS? I'm using my candidate number for my username and my birthday for my password, but Its not letting me log in. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

I very confident in my calculus abilities, which is why I'm considering at least starting out in calc II. I'm not sure whether I'm ready for calc III. I just wanted to know if anybody had any advice for the online test. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Is it an issue if my mother filled out certain parts of the PTR? I came home without knowing it was mailed in, and my mother had already done a great deal of the packet. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app

Also, does the online calculus test determine which calculus class you are placed in, or can you send in AP scores instead (I won't receive these scores until mid-July however)? Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app