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Son received the TWE this weekend. Second time trying. WL both years, triple q'd, 1300 + SAT's,but not what they wanted in the final picture. We'll take the Four Year ROTC total tuition @ Co School of Mines, in Soph year upcoming. No regrets. The ARMY is a awesome bunch to be a part of and 2nd...

My son is finishing up as a Freshman w/ 4 Year Tier 1 Full ROTC scholarship @ Colorado School of Mines. He LOVES the battalion commanders and fellow candidates and is a Physics major, minor in explosives. They just finished the Bataan Death March Heavy pack division 2 weeks ago. He was...

Hi Mayhemmadness: You are brave and thoughtful... I thought you might enjoy this link from a business show entitled 'Tech Ticker' from a few weeks ago... There isn't a day that doesn't go by I don't fail somehow, but I often use failure to better myself. The guest on the show, Diane Gernick...

My son just got the NWL letter as well. Very specific that HUNDREDS WILL BE CHOSEN FROM THIS LIST. We will call the regional commander to see if we can get an idea of where his position lies on the list. Anyone else have anything to add? Should we really visit West Point on this news? Kind...

Hey that's great, classical guitar! I'm a classical guitar Professor in Colorado, glad to help with one possible scenario: You might consider buying a "Soloette", a strange beast of a classical but you can practice and keep your chops up w/o affecting your roommates. Good luck, my son is waiting...

Christcorp: I want to thank you for your amazing contributions to this board. Here in Denver we feel lucky to claim a waitlist status for my son on USAF and USNA. So we are not waiting around for the appointment, although mildly curious with every phone call and letter. We did receive a 4 year...

CadetMom: Thanks for the info, great insight!... While we have no preference for which service branch right to serve in now, this is a tough choice as we want to reapply for all 3 big academies next year. We got waitlisted for both AFA and USN and AFROTC offers us the better plan! Go figure. I...

CadetMom: We're offered a AROTC scholarship, want to know the possible swtich to AFROTC Scholarship or NROTC equivalent after one year. TIA! GuitarHero

Eagle: Totally, will pm soon. Just wait till next time!:shake: GuitarHero

After the first year? For instance, you get offered AROTC and decide to switch to AFROTC the sophomore year. Is this unusual? Ok? Thanks in advance. GuitarHero

Double boo-hoo...Eagle and I from Colorado get nothing this time. Hey Eagle, sorry dude...I Got the wait list. :frown: Will look forward to CU Boulder School of Engineering w AROTC full ride, will reapply next year. See you @ CU! Thanks to all on the board, will check to see how you all do...

Nothing here in Denver today as well. But did get full AFROTC scholarship to University of Colo/Boulder Engineering and School of Mines! Here Here for a good backup plan! Keep the FAITH All. GuitarHero

Hey Colorado: Being a marathon runner, I have two big helps for blisters: 1) Talcum powder(small amount) before each run. Try different kinds, for me baby powder works great. 2) Liquid bandage, or Second skin (different names exist!), a liquid bandage that you beef up on problem areas as they...

Hi Eagle: From Denver here as well, still waiting on possible appointment. Got Nom from DeGette, what about you? Good luck to you hope we both get into USN. GuitarHero

Hey Prayin Mom: Yea, the sons and daughters hold up much better than us mushy parents. We're still praying for USNA, but getting the TWE for USAF is definitely a crow-eater. These kids are treasures in today's world. Discipline, hard work, and guts. Gotta love it: Watch em go, now or later. God...

Sorry, Roman! HEY ROMAN, Sorry, Roman...We share in your TWE rejection, esp. the ones who are in your position! It does suck. Right now. But you are going to succeed. Get ready for next year application ASAP and work hard. ROTC, Prep schools, whatever you can do. Lots of good advice from real...

Christcorp: Thank you for the excellent information, encouragement, and most of all your kind attention to the TWE gang. If USNA 2013 doesn't come in, it's back to the drawing board! Your wealth of information is impossible to find elsewhere! GuitarHero

Hey Roman, Best to you, and I hope and pray you get the nom you want. Thanks for the replies, all GuitarHero

Hi folks. Great board here, son got the Thin White Envelope today, and still awaits USNA results.3 Q'd, nominated. While no fun getting the rejection, he is holding up much better than me! Can anyone help with the thin hope expressed in the letter in BOLD: "While the selection process is...