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Looking for a bit of advice, My DS has been accepted to VT-Engineering, The Citadel and also received a letter regarding the Navy Nuclear Power Program. The recruiting letter took him off guard , since we have never spoken to a recruiter, but we understand they can get his name many ways. He has...

Looking for some advice as to best steps to take for competing for an appointment for the USNA. I have asked many questions in here over the last year+. My DS decided in June he would not apply, I can not explain it, but it was his decision..we were shocked, we wanted him to apply, but it had to...

My ds applied early to The Citadel, I am wondering if anyone has gotten any notification yet. I understand the hurricane did cause a delay. Thank you

At this point my son has decided to withdraw his applications from the USNA and the USAFA. He is not saying "no" forever just for the class of 2023. He wants to makes sure he does this the right way so that he doesn't hurt any chances of reapplying. He was going to log on to the USNA portal and...

I'm sure this has been asked before, and I did search first....My DS will begin his 3rd year of Varsity Basketball, recommended for captain....Coach just left...He has known the coach for 7 years and was going to ask him for a recommendation. I know the Coach will do it if he asks him, but does...

I have been a member for a while now and I still can not find the "stickys", Thank you

I was just curious if anyone knows approximately how many spots are held for non-citizen applications? I don't mean immigrant status, I mean those who apply from other nations to go back and serve in their military.

My DS is prepared to turn in his application for the NASS. He has gone over the requirements several times. One item has him (and me) a bit confused.It say "normal vision", he has 20/20 vision, probably a bit better, however he is slightly color deficient. He wants to call and ask if he should...

I had a question regarding SMC and Traditional Universities. My DS's goal is the USNA or the USAFA. He is doing all he can to realize his dream, but we know there has to be a plan B. He is planning to study Aerospace Engineering. We have been looking a schools that offer this major. I was...

Does anyone have any advice on using a "college counselor" during the application process. I know many people use them, we did not for my first son, but since my second DS is applying to the USNA and the USAFA , I was wondering what others may have done. Thanks.

My ds is color-blind. I have contacted the USAFA and was told that it was ok and he did not need a medical waiver. He does not want to be a pilot, he wants to study aerospace engineering. I was just curious if anyone has had experience with the color-blind issue. Thank you.

My son is entering Junior year, I was hoping to get some advice to make sure we are on the right path. He has attended service academy days, attended the admissions session at the USNA. His high school guidance counselors are not much help. Thank you very much for any advice you can offer.