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Go to a prep school- I highly suggest Marion Military Institute SAP program. Seriously.

I know they are vastly different- I was merely commenting a bit as an aside that his CFA will not be an issue. I have an older child who is a c4c at USAFA now, but he is a vastly different kiddo, lol

I'm a little late to the game, and, admittedly, I have not read the responses: what about major involvement in Crossfit? 3 years ago my youngest was, well, chunky, then he got himself involved in Crossfit and he is a new man, even competing- so strong and healthy. I know because of this he will...

For some reason I had a terrible time finding it, though I finally did. I am in now. Beware. heh.

My DS's roommate was enlisted and he is a C4C this year (freshman) I can see if I can ask him any specific questions if you want to PM me. :D

I finally just found it- but I can't send it to you for the same reason! ARGH

Once any of mine turned 18, I couldn't claim them on my taxes anymore anyway. So irritating- I can assure you I have coughed up PLENTY

this has been incredibly helpful. I want to reiterate, this is NO condemnation to the ALO as a person, I realize that he is super busy, I hope we have a little better relationship this next go-round. Side note: I was so damned excited never to see the stupid Basketball Toss again- guess I...

will someone PM the linky?

Agreed. I didn't go last year for DS, didn't this year for DD, won't next year for DS2, lol! BUT I am not missing PW- it's pretty fun. Marion is a quirky little town, but I really enjoy my time there. This year I will be spending more time in AL and I am really looking forward to it!

I will have two in MMI: classes of 21 and 22- can I join?

Heck with that, I wanna know if they will ever actually go back to the "Pinks and Greens" haha!

uhm, wow. i have gotten hand slapped for WAY less offensive comments than this.

Not to mention: no big bill with outrageous interest rates at the end of the formal education- "just" service to the country, not that bad, IMO.

DS1 barely applied for USNA (I am not sure he even completed his app) but we found the BGO was more responsive.

My first PW: whirlwind! To answer Stealth: What did you do? Gazed at my son and his friends and tried not to be totally creepy. Probably didn't succeed. This first year, my kid was BEAT, so most of the time we laid low and just let him rest and decompress, that was just the ticket for all of...

On our first go-round of applications my DS had a very nice very busy ALO- F/T job, little kids- very busy...unfortunately, DS wasn't able to get as much guidance as he kind of needed. What happens if you end up with a dud of an ALO? Are there advisors online one can consult? DS2 has decided to...

The slightly shorter one: I have a Doolie at USAFA right now, so, I'd like to see that part extend a bit, hehe (I forget two academies use that moniker!)

Well this was fun! Thank you all for sharing and for your help! I love learning about the other academies! (DS2 is applying to USAFA and USNA- OMG! This mama is hoping the Long Blue Line extends...)

I dunno exactly where to ask this: is everyone at their respective Academies called a Cadet? What are they called at the beginning of their Academy careers at each place? I know that USAF they are Doolies- but what are they called at other places? Inquiring minds wanna know...