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Originally, our plan was to wait to see if our son was instructed to have them removed...however, even though they weren't bothering him yet, both our family dentist and the oral surgeon who did the panographic xrays said they looked as though they'd cause him trouble before long. We decided to...

I believe we do still have the letter--all I have to do is wade through that stack of forms! As for the x-rays...they were done/sent weeks ago--do we need to have another set sent after the teeth come out? My big fear is that he'll somehow get caught in red tape because he had 'a surgical...

I did a search, and I know this question, or similar ones, have been asked before...but I didn't notice one specifically dealing with USMA, and I'm not sure how much policies and procedures differ among the academies, so I'll ask again... My son will be heading to USMA next month; he is...

Wow--that is fabulous! I especially like the video clips of the cadets talking about their day-to-day lives. We've been able to get to USMA for a visit/tour, but I'll definitely be passing on the link to family and friends--it's a terrific way to "show" them what it's like!

Thank you for all the suggestions...and keep 'em coming! If we don't use them on this trip, there's always the next one- We're very fortunate to be in the Boston area--it means we'll only be driving about 4 hours to get to WP. (I feel so lucky when I read about parents from out west or down...

We'll be traveling (by car) to West Point in a few weeks so our son can do an overnight visit. Because it will be the kids' April vacation week, Hubby and I will also be bringing our 12-year-old daughter. She will be doing the 'parents tour' with us, and I'm sure that will hold her interest for...

Thanks...someone did tell me; of course, I felt rather silly, since I'd been on there many times over the past year--but mainly when DS was researching 'back up' plans...I think once he got his appt. to USMA, everything else became a blur...this site has been so helpful, I forgot any other...

CC? Oh my gosh! There's another source of info and advice I didn't know about?! Eek! And I've been trying sooo hard to gather every single piece of info that's out there-- What/where is 'CC'?

There's a good thread going on the Off Topic board titled "Good Reads"; there are a lot of recommendations on books related to the military in general, as well as a number specifically about the West Point experience. http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/showthread.php?t=4915 Also, here's...

Hmm...I find myself wondering if we're going to be getting up at 3 a.m. that day...we're planning to stay in Fishkill. Any thoughts on when we'll need to leave the hotel for a 6:30 reporting time?

I've been asking myself a similar question...My son received his appointment yesterday (I almost attacked the mailman when I saw him coming up the walk with the package-LOL!)...our first thought was to have DH take the trip with him this spring for an overnight visit (it's about a 4 hr...

Thanks everyone! Of course, I've been walking on air all day...:biggrin: My son just emailed that his JROTC Commander told him to play it safe and hold off on the celebrating until he has his appointment certificate in hand...so I guess I won't tell anybody other than the 200 people I've...

HE'S IN!!! My son got home today to find an LOA waiting for him! It was dated last week and said they've "reserved a cadetship for you contingent upon receipt of a nomination and continue excellent work in school." And his nomination had just shown up online this morning...so it looks like...

Just want to check...at this point he can only schedule a 'day' visit, right? He needs to actually get an appointment or at least an official LOA to do an overnight one, doesn't he? He and hubby actually went as 'tourists' a couple years ago, when he first started showing interest--I think at...

UPDATE!!! DS got his 'fully qualified' letter today. :smile:It stated that they could not offer him admission without a nomination...BUT...he has a nomination! It apparently hasn't shown up in his file yet, but he's got a letter from our Senator's office confirming it....so, I'm taking this as...

He's been in touch with his regional rep (can't remember exactly what her title was)...she's been very encouraging, those he hasn't gotten a 'triple qualified' notice...AND, she let him know last week that she was changing positions and someone else would be his contact...he figured he'd wait a...

thanks so much...I've actually been 'lurking' here for a while--you all have been a great source of info! I'll definitely check out the book thread- Mom1655

Just curious...I know when you apply to other schools, they notify you if you don't get in. Does West Point do something similar, or do you only hear if from them if it's good news? My son's got a nomination, passed his CFA, etc....just waiting to hear, and the suspense is killing us!