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    Please help...dont understand

    Our DS just out from his RC the reason why he wasn't selected for West Point, two weeks ago, was due to the fact his SAT score was low. He recommended that our DS attend Marion Military Institute and attend the Service Academy Program if he really wanted to attend West Point. He was just...
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    ROTC Nomination Letter from USMA

    Thank you mom3boys. I'll tell him as he outs for school.
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    ROTC Nomination Letter from USMA

    My DS received his Letter of Regret from USMA two weeks ago. Well, on February, 6, 2017, my DS went into his portal just to see it again. When he did he happened to see a letter on pdf. The letter stated since he received a service connected ROTC Nomination he was still competing for a space...
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    Recently had DoDMERB exam, will I be DQ'ed?

    In November my son was DQ'd by DODMERB for his astigmatism. He is still a candidate since he received his Congressional and ROTC Nominations in December 2016. But, he has not received an e-mail nor has his portal changed to state they are considering a waiver. Has anyone ever heard of someone...
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    Waiver Chances

    My son was medically disqualified by DODMERB in October for astigmatism above 3.00. He was told that if they appointed him then the waiver process would start. He checked his portal today and it stated Required Actions: Complete Medical Qualification Exam. Why would it say that if he already...
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    Texas Nominations Thread

    My son received his nomination from TX 34 and an ROTC nomination for both USMA & USNA in late December.
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    Advice wanted!!

    You are so right. I know adversity in life builds character which in turn helps you mature. I know he wants to get his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has not given up yet. He just wants an answer is all. Yes or no as he says. So he knows he has to start preparing for plan b.
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    Advice wanted!!

    UHBlackhawk we just talked to him to be ready in case he does not get an appointment. To re-apply after a year at UTRGV. I could tell that is not what he wanted to hear. All he told us was he worked hard and did his part. It is out of his hands and he has been praying. At least he is being...
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    Advice wanted!!

    UHBlackhawk no need to apologize. You are correct though. It is nerve wracking not knowing where he stands. All we have been told is to just be patient since this will be the hard part. The waiting for an answer. Our son does have a plan b though. He has been accepted to attend UTRGV. They...
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    Advice wanted!!

    UHBlackhawk I know good grief is correct. My wife and I are stressing more than our son. Every time we all check his portal it says his application complete pending review. The medical also says medical waiver pending. We noticed on another thread that the first batch of appointments has been...
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    Advice wanted!!

    My son is currently a candidate for both USMA & USNA. He has told us that he really wants West Point. With that being said, his GPA is 4.00, he ranks 85 out of 756 ( Top 11 % - completing all his AP classes) and SAT score of 1150. He is Vice-President of National Honor Society, lettered in Golf...
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