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Thanks. Is this explained somewhere in a public document where I can read it?

Our son got his this morning also, we are in the 2nd district of Arkansas. Congrats.

Our son received his USAFA appointment letter via the portal this morning. Does a more formal offer (book-like format) follow shortly? His appointments to West Point and Coast Guard Academy came in nice leather-like portfolios (not sure what else to call them) and wondering if USAFA does the...

Or is it a case of once medical/physically qualified, that part is over? Thanks. I am not asking about physical training aspects

Our DS has received appointments from USCGA and USMA but no word yet from USAFA (he received two nominations). DS is fully qualified and extra qualified on the academic side. Is there a date by which we could safely assume an appointment from USAFA will not be coming...? Thanks in advance.

Our DS has been offered a West Point appointment for Class of 2021. He passed the DODMERBs exam without issue. He has a slight (7*) scoliosis that has been stable for years. Our research indicates that is well below any threshold. Is it possible he could be disqualified for that once he...

Our DS earned nominations from both senators as well as district congressman (letters as well as appear on his portal). He received a congratulatory call from district congressman two days before BFE arrived last week. This week, one of our senators gave him a congratulatory call as well. Is...

Does the statement "retainer appliances are permissible for all applications" mean even a permanent retainer is allowed as long as active treatment is complete? The permanent retainer our orthodontist uses is designed to be left in place indefinitely, and I suppose could be replaced with a...

And last night, DS got a personal call from one of our senators congratulating him on his WP appointment. Hope others have gotten/will get the same call.

Thanks, I asked much the same question recently. We have exactly the same situation with our DS.

Yes, same with our DS. He had previously attended Naval Academy STEM program and was accepted into SLE, USNA Summer Seminar, and AFA Summer Seminar. He was able to attend SLE and Air Force as the travel logistics did not work for Naval Academy (he had already attended a USNA Candidate Visit...

Thanks for the reply about the removable nighttime retainer. What about the "permanent' retainer (happens to be on the lower set in front).

DS has had consistent dental care including braces (off now) with what the orthodontist refers to as a "permanent" retainer. Is that considered "disqualifying"? He wears a nightime retainer. Any knowledge on this is appreciated. I suspect many parents have had this same situation. Thanks in...

Thanks very much, that is really helpful. So looks like DS should accept the appointment as soon as the portal allows and get all this stuff under. Thanks again.

Our DS got a call from our US Congressman Tuesday evening and the BFE arrived yesterday. How would we know if our son is the "principal" congressional nominee?

In DS's appointment package was the offer letter which mentioned "dental qualification at the time of enrollment". What can that mean? I don't recall dental being part of the physical exams (he passed medically with no waivers needed)? We don't want him to forego other opportunities if WP...

Ha - very interesting as ours was #16.

Our son's arrived yesterday, mailman brought to door. Question: on the inner flap of the Priority Mail envelope as a #XX (two digit number) hand written. Does that mean anything to anyone? Also, I have seen Air Force Academy valued its degree at $534,XXX. Does anyone know what WP has for...

Update: the actual appointment arrived today.

Thank you. Our US Rep called our son on 17 Jan 2017 to say he is getting an appointment to WP. Very thrilling phone call for a 17 year old to receive.