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    PPW schedule or last years?

    Anyone have a copy of this?
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    Permit Report packet

    Anyone who accepted their appointment receive theirs yet? When is this expected? Last year's said most the forms were due back Mid May. My co workers son accpetd his West Point appt last week and received his already we have not since acceptance beginning of March. TIA
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    Flight to I day

    Question. Newbie here. If we are traveling by plane to I day, what can we expect for my DS PLebe2B to be reimbursed for his one way ticket? Is there a ceiling? The other question about flights is how do you get a discounted flight when you are in the USNA? My son does have a military ID from...
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    Plebe2B Bexsero Meningitis vaccine question

    My DS is a plebe2B and I have read somewhere on this forum of the required vaccines is the Bexsero, however it is back ordered in most places. He has yet to receive that part of his packet for vaccinations so I am ahead of the game here. I also read here they can give the Bexsero to the plebes...
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    Police Record Check Form

    My son and I went over this form which he will complete during spring break. Does he need to include where he is residing at college and all the cities we lived in since he was born or just from High School on? He's e mailing his admissions counselor but I am asking here.
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    NROTC to USNA paperwork question

    My DS is a college reapplicant who is on a 4yr NROTC scholarship and was appointed last Friday. He will review the required paperwork with his NROTC but we have a question. When he accepts the appointment does that immediately cancel his NROTC scholarship for next year? What is the latest he can...
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    So where do they put all their stuff for the summer?

    Wondering where mids put all their stuff/personal and uniforms during the summers? Do we have to get it home or is there a place we could store it???? Not sure how that works versus college. Mine is a college re applicant. We are from Iowa so I am wondering if this is a road trip every year. TIA
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    PPW question

    Hello For the PPW is there an itinerary from last year anywhere I can see what to expect for events? Do you need to reserve tickets for the parade/march shown in the pictures on the USNA website? How much will my plebe get to stay with me when I am there-sporadically or certain times or all...
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    Candidate Academic Information Question

    Curious.The candidate academic information on USNA application that the HS counselor completes. What exactly is on this form? Just grades, GPA, rank or is there also questions /comment area the counselor types into on line? Anyone?
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    NROTC Congressional Nomination

    My son was blessed with his NROTC commander's nod of approval and a congressional nomination to the USNA. His commander completed and sent in all the required paperwork for this required by the USNA. That qualifies him for the needed congressional nomination correct? He did apply to the 2...
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    Just got back from our appointee visit

    We have been to USNA for when my son went to Summer Seminar and Cadet visit and now the USAFA appointee tour and can I say USAFA is a class act! WOW! BLOWN away by the campus and we got into the AF airport area via a retired flight instructor I was connected with to see the gliders, powered...
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    Visiting the SA with a rental car

    Hi all: We are headed to the USAFA for the appointee tour on April 8th. The paperwork states you must show a DL, proof of insurance and registration for your vehicle. I am renting a car and using my own car insurance from home. Should I just bring a copy of that card? Or should I have gotten...
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    Parking at USAFA

    We are headed out to the AFA for the next April 8th appointee visit. We plan on stopping to walk around on the 7th after we get there. What gate/parking is easiest to use to get to the visitor center? Thanks
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    Molded cleats for your boots????

    Looking at my son's appointee package it stated you could buy these and will need these. Where do you find them, what do you look for when buying a set (certain criteria) and how do they work? I have never heard of these. Thanks!
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    Appointee visit April 8th anyone else? And any sight seeing musts?

    Headed to the academy so my DS can see the USAFA since his appointment and to also visit the area for 3 days. He has reserved the appointee visit through an email invite from the academy since his offer of appointment. Any good places to eat or must sees?
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    Copying old post about flying AF any updates????

    My DS is struggling in his decision to accept his appointment to the USAFA or NROTC to Purdue. He has his 1st class medical and private pilots and want to fly for a life long career in the military and secure his AE degree. He stumbled upon this old post in his research and speaking to several...
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    Appointed....so how do you get the appointed visit they offer

    Any ideas? My son was denied USNA, awarded 4yr NROTC to Purdue and today awarded an appointment to the USAFA. He is torn and needs to see it for himself before making a life changing decision. I heard there were dates the academy flew appointed kids out for a visit. How do we get onboard with...
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    Curious...what makes the board chose kids earlier than others for appointments....

    A lot of us have been waiting since last fall with completed applications and are being patient with no news is still good news. Amen we made it another day over here! But out of curiosity what makes the academy or whomever offer appointments to say Johnny Smith in Jan and Joe Jacob in April...
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    How did you find out?

    I know USAFA is all on the portal but looking at old USNA forum threads people are saying you will not see an acceptance or rejection on the portal. Either you will get a MOC phone call or no call and a BFE or a TWE. Is that correct?
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    What does this mean on my DS's portal page at the bottom?

    USAFA Online Application v2.46n released 11 Feb 2016 Today's date is 2/24/2016 (US Mountain Time) Did they send out updates to the website portal that day? Does it mean anything? Just curious
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