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    On Hold and Medical Waiver Timing

    This question is about the timing of a waiver request. DS is on Hold and medically DQ'd. Hold status letter says he needs to be medically qualified by 3/31. Does this mean he'll need a waiver in place or at have started the waiver review process for him before 3/31 or he will get the TWE...
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    DoDMERB for DQ'd re-applicant - What's Needed?

    Searched for old posts on this...unsuccessful. DS is re-applicant. Last year was DQ'd medically. Wondering what the DoDMERB for re-applicants looks like. DS has heard it's anywhere from a simple form verifying that nothing as changed to having to get a full review again b/c of the DQ status...
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    C4 Pre-Workout Supplement and Military Drug Testing, Health Risks

    Hi Everyone, My DS said a number of his peers that are either sponsored preps (athletes) or self-preps in his SAP program are taking C4 Pre-Workout supplement before workouts, etc. There's a lot of information out there - much of it looks negative (banned, health impact, etc.). Wondering if...
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    SCUBA Certified - A Desirable Skill for the USNA?

    Any significant advantage for a candidate to the USNA to being SCUBA certified and having their own equipment? How would this benefit DS on their application above and beyond something on the activities resume' if at all? A quick review of past posts shows them more as club activities at the...
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    SCUBA Certified - A Desirable Skill for the USMMA?

    Any significant advantage for a candidate to the USMMA to being SCUBA certified and having their own equipment? How would this benefit DS on their application above and beyond something on the activities resume' if at all? A quick review of past posts shows them more as club activities at the...
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    SCUBA Certified - A Desirable Skill for a USCGA Candidate?

    Any significant advantage for a candidate to the USCGA to being SCUBA certified and having their own equipment? How would this benefit DS on their application above and beyond something on the activities resume' if at all? A quick review of past posts shows them more as club activities at the...
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    Self-Prep for USNA appointment - post-secondary Military Prep School recommendations?

    Hi Everyone, I'm focusing this question on self-prep at post-secondary military preps schools (military junior colleges) with the goal of a USNA appointment the following year. Anyone have an idea which schools: *are more highly favored by the USNA as a self-prep program and why? *yield the...
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    Getting the most out of our USMMA visit - any tips?

    Hi Everyone, Visiting Kings Point on 2/11/16 for a day visit. From those who've been there and those in the know, we would love some tips for maximizing our visit - as candidates and parents. What the the "must do's"? My DS and I want as much first hand experience so he can make an informed...
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    Academy LOR from a Peer - What's the Risk?

    My DS has 4 LORs in his USNA file and we have room for 1 more. Our AC said if we choose to submit a 5th one that it should be unique. So far we have counselor, math teacher, science teacher and USNA grad. For our final LOR we are considering using one of my DS's classmates or a supervisor...
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    "Agencies" on DoDMERB dashboard - qualification indicator?

    Hi Everyone, We were looking at the DoDMERB portal dashboard and noticed that even though our DD has applied to 3 SAs (USNA, USCGA and USMMA) and the NROTC only 1 SA (USNA) is listed as an "agency" requesting the medical review. Our DD has completed all the applications and optional activities...
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    Writing Style for Essays - Military or Not?

    My DD got advice from an AC about writing the essay using the Army/Military style of writing. The comments were "Some of the best essays I have read often use styles similar to the U.S. Army’s writing style. Google “Army Pamphlet 600-67: Effective Writing for Army Leaders.” We've also heard...
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