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  1. turtlerunnernc

    Covering Room and Board at VMI

    I think I spent all 4 years on pins and needles - some semesters more so than others. LOL !!!!!!!!!!! Finally don't have to hold my breath anymore. All commissioned and serving his country
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    Covering Room and Board at VMI

    I know that when my son's Army ROTC scholarship kicked in, he lost the financial aid that he had Rat year. He took out the max loan - I think $7,500, towards room and board and we covered the rest. If I recall it was more around $12,000 a year. He paid the $7,500 and we paid around...
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    Vmi questions

    1. you won't have the same roommates 2. you will label stuff there - you will make stencils and label it there 3. stickers - up to you - that said - you don't want to stand out. 4. won't shine boots but you will need to shine your low quarters 5. lock box is for medication, wallet etc.
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    VMI class of 2024

    VMI is rolling admissions, I think my son applied on Nov or Dec of his senior year and heard in January that he was admitted. Also = RatMass 2021+3
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    Scholarships & Deposits

    contact the VMI Financial Aid office. We were out of state. My son had a 3 year Army ROTC Scholarship. The first year was fully on us. They provided aid bringing tuition in line with in state tuition. Still expensive but much more doable.
  6. turtlerunnernc

    What your VMI ring means :

    love that story. Sent it to my son VMI Class of 1-9
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    When will VMI regular decision come out?

    VMI is rolling admission so keep an eye out
  8. turtlerunnernc

    Very sad news - Midshipman dies during PRT

    When my son was a Rat at VMI the lost a Brother Rat - similar situation. They were on a run and he collapsed. Turns out he had an undetected heart defect. He is always remembered by his Brother Rats. This brought back memories of the phone call from my son letting me know what happened. So...
  9. turtlerunnernc

    Congratulations VMI Class of 2023!

    congratulations to VMI Class of 2023.
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    Current VMI Cadets

    parent of a 1-9 VMI graduate. You can PM me if you think I can be helpful
  11. turtlerunnernc

    Burglary and West Point Ring

    this 1000% my son is at Engineer BOLC, he is only there temporarily so he is in a hotel and still covered under our homeowners insurance. But,I have told him as soon as he gets to his duty station he needs to get renters insurance. It is so inexpensive and it's shocking how may folks don't...
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    vTech Corps cadets get hammer for hazing complaint

    have not heard anything of this. I wonder what was reported as hazing. As for the option not to participate - is that referring to those doing the hazing or the ones being hazed - not saying there was actual hazing as I have no information, just trying to verify what you are saying. If it is...
  13. turtlerunnernc

    VMI Admissions Advice

    congratulations !!!!!!!!!! my son graduated from VMI this past May. Best of luck to you.
  14. turtlerunnernc

    NROTC National Scholarship awarded to VMI

    my son graduated VMI in May. He was on an Army ROTC Scholarship. As Dadof2 said above it doesn't cover room and board and VMI does not provide free room and board to scholarship cadets. happy to answer any VMI questions. It's an amazing school.
  15. turtlerunnernc

    Virginia Military Institute Application Chances, Advice, and Questions

    I would maybe discuss your junior year grade decline, what happened, how you are overcoming that obstacle. Show responsibility by acknowledging your fault in what happened and maturity by taking ownership of those grades and how you plan to turn that around. I would also talk about anything...
  16. turtlerunnernc

    Uniform Alternatives

    if you are a rat what are you doing on social forums ?? and as stated above - no Corframs for rats. Getting boned is part of the ratline.
  17. turtlerunnernc

    VMI Parent Weekend

    Welcome to the VMI family. A family it is for sure. Hold on to every moment because it may not seem like it right now but, let me tell you the 4 years will be over before you know it. It just flies by. My DS graduated in May. Still seems like we just dropped him off for matriculation.
  18. turtlerunnernc

    17 Aug 2019 VMI Matriculation for Rat Mass 2020+3

    Welcome to the new Rats. Stay strong and stay the course. Some great advice given at the Rat Send Off last night : 1. Keep the Honor Code 2. Don't Quit
  19. turtlerunnernc

    Items to bring to VMI

    I think my son had Thorlo boot socks = black. He got plain white athletic socks and plain black dress socks at Walmart. I don't recall the size of his hydration pack but for some reason 70oz sticks in my head - all black. For civvies khaki pants / shorts and a polo style shirt will be fine...
  20. turtlerunnernc

    What are my chances of getting in to VMI???

    you seem to be a strong candidate. My son did not have a sport either but he did drill team with JROTC and they considered that as his sport since it was active and the practiced 5 days a week for 2 hours. run a lot. then run more. run hills. lots of them. VMI is amazing. best of luck
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