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  1. dan_lof

    Aspiring aviator in 8th grade - Introduction

    Clubs and leadership. I recommend joining clubs that means something for you and your interests but also have an impact. I would recommend speech and debate, robotics (Look into FIRST Robotics Competition in your area) and community service. If you tennis program is anywhere near as competitive...
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    Feb. ACT

    Eliminate the possible answers you know are not going to be correct. Doing that makes me feel a lot less pressured to choose the correct one when I have one (or two) less to choose from. I would recommend making flash cards with the math associated with what your DD is having trouble with. DO...
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    Feb. ACT

    Look up "ACT practice test" online. Devote a chunk of the day to doing the tests in the time constraints. The ACT is a test for how well you are able to take in information and use it to find the best answer. Looking at practice tests will help you with doing this especially with the science...
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    USNA Alumni

    Minimal. Most is from my dad or from talking with my BGO. I wasn't directly comparing having a parent that was an alumni to being an Eagle Scout. It was more about the looks of each.
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    USNA Alumni

    That answered it.
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    USNA Alumni

    To the extent of my knowledge, it is roughly equivalent to being an Eagle Scout. There are 50 or 60 naval academy students a year with parents who are alumni.
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    USNA Alumni

    I understand that my dad being an alumni of the USNA helps to some extent. However, does his time served play a role? Would the difference of a captain to a lt. cmdr affect their decision. Thanks
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    OR Appointments?

    Any Oregonians out there that have found out or waiting for an appointment?
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