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    13 hours-Battle for Benghazi

    My brother-in-law (USNA-83) and husband saw the movie... I opted for a nap after the Packer loss in overtime. Both were upset that the movie was NOT political enough and felt Hilary and Barack needed to be credited for what they didn't do as most young people are clueless about the connection...
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    This is my 8,000th

    Are you going to draw a new line in the sand? Congrats on 8K!
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    Pre Med USMA?

    Thanks Capt MJ and AROTC Parent for your feedback. I will be passing the links on to my DD. She applied for several college and community scholarships, so it should be interesting to see what else shows up. DD said the application and interview process for the full college scholarship was a...
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    Pre Med USMA?

    OP... thanks for your opening question. Posters... thanks for your insights. This past year I have read some Med School threads. SO... any insight here would help. I'm trying to remain neutral as it's a big decision for DD. She wants to serve in the military as an emergency medicine...
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    My son is struggling academically in his Freshman Year....

    The military has made lots of changes, but for the most part, still has a drinking culture. Your son may want to adapt some strategies along the way so that his non-alcohol preferences don't get in the way of friendships, alliances and survival. There are plenty of people who don't drink, but...
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    The kids are home for Christmas

    Yesterday my DS facetimed us from a ski resort in Japan. It looked nice! He plans to spend Christmas day eating lots of sushi in Iwakuni, Japan. ;) He's not much for Christmas shopping, so my E-3 is mailing us $1500 to help pay for plane tickets to Japan in the spring. What a gift...
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    Academic Disqualifying?

    You can order a copy of the ACT test to review your answers for about $20 or so. My DD hates studying for the ACT, but spent about an hour reviewing her English scores from the previous ACT test. It helped her to see what questions she kept getting wrong. On the next ACT, she improved by 3...
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    Necessary fields of achievement?

    Autodidactic is an interesting word choice. Hmmm... I'm wondering whether adding "auto" helps to neutralize the negative connotation often associated with didactic. :confused: I usually run for the hills when I meet a didactic type of individual. But I suppose the military has its' fair...
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    Boys State: Attendance is good enough???

    My DD attended Girls State and it was her first government type of program. She was nervous about getting elected, but her position allowed her to learn Robert's Rules of Order and speak to 350+ Nationalist (or was it Federalist) party members. Her roommate was elected Governor. Oh what fun...
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    My son is struggling academically in his Freshman Year....

    My DD has benefited from the thread as well. After surviving the shock of her first "C" in high school, she has taken a different approach to both her Calc BC and AP Chem classes. Although she still refuses to play chess with the Calc class during resource time and thinks both teachers could...
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    Principle Nominee With Questions

    Congrats Jake... we'll send some bubble wrap for Christmas!
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    Go Navy, Beat Army!

    My fair-weather DD has a nomination with both the Army and Navy; so she's wearing a West Point and an Annapolis shirt today as she watches the Army - Navy game. :coo2l:
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    Preparing as a high school freshmen

    6KDogwhistle has some great points. Recently I read a letter of reference given to my DD for a scholarship application. I almost fell over reading it. I had no idea my DD's level of passion for being a National Ski Patroller and ski/snowboard instructor would create such a powerful reference...
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    Dropping classes - ROTC and academies

    My dd complains everyday about Calculus BC and AP Chemistry. (I'm looking for headphones). The revered GPA has taken a hit, but to her credit she is hanging in the classes, feeling the discomfort now and figuring out how to navigate classes that feel like sinking ships. My guess is that she...
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    My son is struggling academically in his Freshman Year....

    Idzak. DD is just starting to connect that the majority of math wizards at school play chess. The invitation to play chess is a chance to talk "calculus." But to her credit, she has connected up with a local private university to get some tutoring - which is a first for her. And just an...
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    My son is struggling academically in his Freshman Year....

    Wonderfulmom, I think many of us parents understand your pain at some level. My ds enlisted in the Navy. He hardly writes, but just sends an occasional picture of food from Japan posted on someone else's facebook. I get all the news 2nd hand. At least I know he is eating well. That is...
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    What are my chances ?

    OP (opening poster) ... when my dd was in her freshman, sophomore and junior years, she applied to several interesting summer scholarship programs. Summer is an excellent time to check out STEM and other programs as mentioned in previous posts at the Academies and colleges around the country...
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    Nomination Interviews

    My DD finished up her 3rd interview yesterday and appreciated the forum tips. Thanks all. ;) She drove to the interviews and chose her "pump" music as I navigated. While she interviewed, I headed over to the bakery for a cup of coffee and some goodies for an hour or so waiting for the "I'm...
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    ROTC process education needed.

    " About those high test scores...here's something to ruminate about for those with impressive SAT/ACT scores. My DD hung out with a friend this past summer she nicknamed Mr. 24/36 because he 100% aced the SAT and ACT. WOW! She said he was very well rounded in addition to his academics, but...
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    I have an academic concern/issue.

    OP, ah, procrastination seems to be a universal challenge. If you figure it out, please teach it to the rest of us and your fellow cadets. I have some financial projects I need to get done today, and here I am procrastinating (or maybe just warming up) with the forums. ;) What works for me...
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