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    How long to get a masters with validation?

    I read the recent post on a masters degree, but no answer there. If DS validates a lot of classes, how realistic is it to get a masters in 5 years (civil engineering) Obviously the related question would be his time commitment assuming the above happens, I assume 7 years after graduation...
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    Newspaper article

    of course I'm biased, but I thought this was a pretty good story. Only flaw is their coaches name wasn't mentioned LOL. http://www.naplesnews.com/community/collier-citizen/best-buds-gulf-coast-seniors-have-shared-love-of-basketball-may-now-join-service-academy-together-2b-368493301.html
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    Visit before accepting appointment question

    DS got an email last night with an offer of acceptance to AFA, great day here as my middle son surprised us by coming home late last night from college in Tallahassee! He has an appointment to AFA and NA, so it's decision time. We plan to revisit both before he makes the final decision, it...
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    Appointment received - Visit question before accepting

    DS got an email last night with an offer of acceptance to AFA, great day here as my middle son surprised us by coming home late last night from college in Tallahassee! He has an appointment to AFA and NA, so it's decision time. We plan to revisit both before he makes the final decision, it...
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    Question about aviation

    How important would it be for a new plebe to go into the academy with some private flight lessons, up to a solo if he wants to be a pilot? Would it be much of an advantage in getting a pilot spot? There is a local retired Navy guy that give aviation scholarships for kids that want to be an...
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    Senate NOM, maybe not the greatest thing?

    It just occurred to me, my DS has a Senatorial NOM to AF, I thought that was a real positive. He also has an appointment to NA, but waiting to hear from AF. But I'm starting to think that a MOC NOM might be better?? With a Senatorial NOM you're competing against the 10 best in the state, with...
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    Well it's finally official!

    My DS' portal was updated this AM to show an appointment to USNA. I just wanted to say thank you to all who have put up with my incessant questions and such. I think I've been more nervous than he was. I've always wanted one of my kids to go to a SA, but never really said anything as I felt...
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    Got Nom, request a weekend visit to increase appt chances?

    DS has an LOA and a MOC Nom for Navy, expecting an appt any day. Has a Senatorial Nom for AF so he's well qualified. We were going to go back and visit both again (he's been to Navy twice incl summer experience and AF once during summer experience) if he got appt offers to both, but I'm...
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    How were you notified of your MOC Nom?

    DS got a call yesterday requesting his presence at our MOC's office Monday. I assume our MOC isn't asking us to drive 2 hours each way to give bad news. I thought they normally just said over the phone or by letter. I assume he's wanting a photo op for his monthly email newsletter. Anyone...
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    Do senate Noms carry more weight in getting an appointment?

    Just curious. I know it makes no difference after an appointment. DS just received a senatorial Nom for AFA. Does that carry more weight for an appointment than a MOC Nom? He also has an LOA for USNA if that makes any difference. It's more or less a toss up for him which academy with a...
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    LOA received, where does nomination come from?

    Just curious here. I was just told by a local admin officer that since my son received an LOA that the senators are not likely to give him a Nom, and that the MOC may do the same. He said they consider it a wasted nomination. He knows what he's talking about, he's been in this area for years...
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    ROTC process education needed.

    Is there one single good source of ROTC scholarship info that lists schools, differences between the services, etc.? All I've been able to find is what each service has listed, some sites are better than others. I'm just trying to help my son out as his plate is pretty full. He already has an...
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    Why no LOA's for AF?

    I feel it puts the AF at a competitive disadvantage to not give LOAs. I know a kid that got one from MA but wants AF first. He's of course concerned that he's going to get a Nom for MA instead of AF because of his LOA. Why don't they give them?
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    USAFA senate interview question -tough one

    my son has an interview with a senator in a couple of days for the AF only. They only interview for one service, there is no ranking - meaning you can only interview for one academy. He has an LOA from Naval Academy. He asked me if I thought he should bring up the LOA from Navy. My thought...
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    Sample senator interview questions?

    My son has his first of two senatorial interviews tomorrow. Any tips or probable sample questions would be appreciated. I can drill him on the 2 hour drive over. I'm a retired firefighter and remember my interview to get hired and the trick questions and scenarios they threw at you to see if...
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    Son just got an LOA - question

    Did a search, not a lot of affirmative info on the subject. My only concern now is the nomination. On a scale of 1-10, how much does receiving an LOA help in getting a nomination? The person that came out and did the in home interview did mention that if they want him bad enough they can find...
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