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    Writing admissions to explain grades?

    My DS is a re-applicant who struggled with chemistry in the first semester at college and ended up with a C. I saw somewhere on this forum a suggestion that he write a letter to his admissions officer explaining his experience last semester and what he learned from it. Now I can't find the...
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    Who conducts CFA for college student re-applicant?

    My DS received his nomination to USNA this weekend. His application still needs the CFA in order to be complete. Who is eligible to administer the CFA for college students who are re-applying? I know this is LATE - it is a long story - and maybe a long shot. But he has been working hard for this...
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    Dropping a college course?

    DS is enrolled in 18 credit hours and playing D1 football. He is thinking of dropping one of his 3 hour courses, just so he can better balance his time. He is taking Calc, Chem, MacroEcon, Poli Sci, and Philosophy. He would most likely drop Philosophy or Poli Sci. How will the admissions board...
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    Re-applying to USNA after waiver denied by USMA

    MissouriFam Member Joined: Nov 9, 2016 Messages: 12 Likes Received: 1 What is the best response to the question on the Personal Data Record about being rejected for military service. USMA sought a waiver for my DS last year and it was denied. Does he need to disclose that on the USNA Personal...
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    Odds of appointment if waiver granted?

    Our DS submitted all of the lung function testing and physician's reports last week to DoDMERB as requested by the USMA in their waiver process to evaluate history of childhood asthma. Based on prior history of our DS, and the physician's experience with other candidates, he thinks our DS has a...
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    Using DoDMets provider versus private for waiver

    My son was recently asked to complete a series of tests for a USMA waiver. Are we making a mistake if we go with a private doctor? The first set of tests that led to the DQ and waiver process were completed through the DoDMets provider. We were shocked at the results, as they indicated a medical...
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