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    Off Cycle ROTC Accessions / Commissioning

    Hello, My cadet was on the 4.5 year engineering scholarship and decided to accelerate his graduation and finish in 4 years. Unfortunately, he missed the accessions cycle for his graduating 2021 class of cadets and was told he will receive his component and branch this summer. I wasn't able to...
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    Summer Classes NOT covered by scholarship

    Hello, Since the summer training was cancelled, my cadet rearranged his schedule and signed up for courses over the summer in order to finish a semester early. We were told that ROTC will not cover summer courses even though the courses count towards his major. Is anyone else in the same...
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    Advice please - boxing injury

    Thank you all for your responses. To clarify the Occipital Neuralgia was a result of a neck injury (whiplash), not the concussion. I agree that West Point is top notch at recognizing and treating concussions, but I am concerned based on my cadet's experience that training is lacking for this...
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    Advice please - boxing injury

    Greetings, Seeking advice from experienced USMA staff and/or grads. My cadet was recently diagnosed with Occipital Neuralgia after 1.5 years of constant headaches and head pressure. The headaches began after treatment for a concussion sustained in plebe boxing. The injury has cost cadet dearly...
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    Received the ROTC Scholarship - should son decline other scholarships?

    Greetings, My son received a ROTC scholarship, but has also been awarded a small local scholarship. The conditions for acceptance of the local scholarship state that the full amount must be returned in the event that a full scholarship is received that covers all tuition, books and fees, housing...
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    AROTC DODMRB Notification

    A few questions... 1. When and how do the DODMRB notifications go out? Do they come in the mail or are they posted on the ROTC portal? 2. When are financial packages sent to the schools? Thanks, 'Hagen
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    Where is Everyone Taking Their ROTC Scholarship?!?!?! (Any Branch)

    AROTC 4 year to Penn State, first choice. DS is SUPER excited
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    AROTC Scholarship Boards

    Does submitting the application for the first board have any advantage? My kid's application is "interview" ready but he's being told by the PMS that there's not enough time to schedule the interview and upload the interview results. I'm wondering if he is missing opportunities?
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    Plebe Chemistry Sucks

    Thanks for all of the replies....great advice! My plebe did not have AP Chemistry and has a weak math background. Thus, this adds to the struggles. Plebe is in rock math (lower level algebra course) and will probably need to go to summer school to make up the lost credit, so I am told...
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    Plebe Chemistry Sucks

    Casey, Thank you for such a thorough answer. I will pass this along to my plebe. No doubt others will appreciate your insights as well. 'Hagen
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    I'm back on the forum- west cadet class of 2020. Here to answer ANY questions you have!

    Are you playing football or another sport? How are you managing the coursework and all the other activities? Thanks for taking time to give back on this forum...much appreciated.
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    Plebe Chemistry Sucks

    Greetings All, I am once again seeking your wisdom and advice. My plebe is struggling in chemistry...just failed the first big exam. Plebe is already working with teacher for additional instruction and is seeking a tutor. I believe the lack of time to spend on the material is the root cause...
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    Summer Term Academic Programs

    Greetings, My plebe was placed in the lower-level math 100 and student success course. Since these two classes are not on the "required courses" list, will this result in attendance at STAP? Do plebes have a choice about attending STAP, i.e. take courses to lighten the load during Yuk year...
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    I'm a Cow at USMA, AMA (Ask Me Anything)

    TPIAD...I'm really enjoying your commentary. I'm glad to see that attacks on your posts have not driven you away.
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    R Day advice

    A question about R-Day... My kid's Grandfather would like to attend R-Day. But, he is in his 80s and is not able to walk long distances. Reading about all the walking, parking off-site, busses, etc, I am not sure if he would make it through the day. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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    USMA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread

    1. TriService2017 DD/ September 16, 2015/Presidential/ PA-04 (Scholar Athlete) 2. ClimberGirl/LOA September/Appt Jan 21, 2016/MOC/OH-12 3. FLboy/LOA Sept/Appt Oct 21, 2015/Rotc nom/Fl-6 4. Chris Abbott/ DS / AOG Scholar Marion Civil Prep / Appt Jan 21, 2016 / MOC / FL-16 5.brovol/DS January/ MOC...
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    "unresolved"

    I think your judgement is on target. While a high percentage of Prepsters get appointed, it is not guaranteed. You would still need to apply, get a nomination, etc. You would also need a backup plan just in case. Since you already have 2 years under your belt, you might be bored and under...
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    AOG Sponsored Appointment Rate

    Does anyone know what percentage of West Point AOG sponsored civil preps receive appointments? The statistics on the MMI SAP homepage show 100% appointments but I do not believe they are counting students that voluntarily or involuntarily leave the program. Is anyone aware of sponsored...
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    Great advice on changing college admissions process from Harvard

    http://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/files/gse-mcc/files/20160120_mcc_ttt_report_interactive.pdf?m=1453303517
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