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DS is attending CFAD and we assume he should wear business casual. Is that correct?

My DS is scheduled to go to CFAD Nov 30th. USCGA is his #1 choice and he has applied early admission. He doesn't need this to convince him to go. And, the problem is that there is now a conflict with me. He will have to fly out on Wednesday - for us, its an all day trip. So, it will mean...

When does that usually start? Have many people been directed to begin that yet? DS has had his part of the application in for a few weeks ( But, not all the checks are green yet...still waiting....). I guess there is no way to have completed Dodmerb before the Early action deadline? Do...

I am not sure what my DS is going to do - he hasn't decided but I'd love some input from someone in the know. He has covered a lot of ground on the first two essays. I am wondering if not doing the third (optional) essay looks lazy/disinterested. On the other hand, it just might be a bit of...

So, you upload a copy of your transcript to your application, but do you also need to have one sent directly from the high school? DS has submitted application but the HS Official Transcript box has not been checked. Thanks.

DS has recently gotten acne pretty bad. Never had it, and now at 18, he does. we've tried the drugstore stuff. I'd like to get some topical cream from the doctor for him, but he doesn't want to open the Dodmerb can of worms. Does even getting a topical ointment or topical antibiotic for zits...

1) Cow Loan. Why would they need a loan? Unless its to buy a car. Are there surprise costs that year? Do their stipends not cover it all? 2) Can we (parents) no longer claim our 18-19 yo college students as dependents? Not asking for tax advice, just wondering what others ahead of me have...

So, if you don't buy "the extras", where will you print? Is this package necessary? How inconvenient would it be to not buy it? Thanks!

Upon receipt of the 3 yr ROTC scholarship, the ROTC box on the DODMERB portal changed very quickly to show DS needed a waiver. But on the ROTC site, the "Waiver needed" box is still blank. (maybe it says "none", I don't have the page up). Does this mean the waiver process is unnecessary...

Scenario: DS awarded 3 yr scholarship. Needs waiver. Chose the "expensive" school as opposed to the state school. ( still hasn't sent in decision - we were hoping to hear about waiver) If waiver denied he would go to the affordable school and still do ROTC and reapply after freshman or...

Does anyone know this. I am just curious. I have a vague memory that I have seen 20% somewhere. I realize they are all individual and you either get 100% or 0% of a waiver. The stats would actually tell me exactly nothin' about his specific situation. But I'd love to know the stats if...

Nothin' here! Checking the mail daily. Just a portal change and a call from one of the schools.

Application has been in and complete (with nom), and updated, for quiet some time. I can see there has been action/changes on DODMERB portal. But DS is still DQ, still waiting on waiver. What if he is not "waiver approved" before Friday the deadline? anyone understand the mystery of...

Situation : Just received 3 year AROTC scholarship. Medically DQ'd. Awaiting waiver from USMA. It is my understanding that ROTC will automatically request waiver. Will they do this immediately?or wait? Because, technically he doesn't need in until his Sophomore year. But who can wait that...

DS received a 3 yr to the two schools he is interested in. With spring breaks coming ( and schools closing) plus state competitions, tournaments etc., there is little time to squeeze in a visit and choose. I think we are headed down next weekend. Looking for advice: what are the most...

Any MO appointments? If so, what district? ...or who was the nom from if you don't know for district? thanks.

My DS just received a letter stating he has a waiver requested. Letter reads "USMA has a 90 day waiver processing time" By the time this is done the appointments will have all been given out. Is this ( for all practical purposes ) the end of the road even though they are seeking a waiver?

My DS has had remedials requested. I know this remedial/waiver process is SLOW. Will WP make an admissions decision without him being medically qualified yet? I understand any appointment would be pending medical.

I am trying to understand the AROTC process better. It appears that the 1st board is (mostly)for 4 year scholarships. Do the subsequent boards mostly award 3 year? and….when and how do the individual campuses become part of the equation? Sorry if this is a dumb question…I'm new here and...