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It has been a while since I have posted. DS did not receive a nomination for the Naval Academy last year but had completed his DoDMERB. We knew there would be a request for AMI because of a previous injury, but it was not pursued for obvious reasons. He is now participating in NROTC at his...

Earlier this year when my son was not selected for FT for AFROTC (thus losing his scholarship), he decided he still wanted to serve. He was able to communicate with his people and fast tracked the disenrollment process. Today he received official word that he is medically qualified through...

I’m so excited to see the Keydets play tomorrow! I just had to share my enthusiasm!

My oldest is waiting to hear if he earned a spot at FT with AFROTC this summer (keep or lose the scholarship) while youngest is waiting to hear about a NROTC scholarship. Both have been patient, but I think my oldest’ is wearing a bit thin. I feel for all of you waiting. This truly has not...

Some of you may have read my previous post about all items still needing to be processed since forever. DS submitted the actual online application this summer. In December he was told the recruiter had everything, didn't tell DS to schedule an interview. I told DS to do that after receiving...

My son's NROTC scholarship status still has this message. His recruiter has stated that everything has been submitted and he SHOULD be board ready for this week. Son tells me to trust the process, and doesn't want to email the help desk because he says the recruiter knows what he's doing. Is...

My son confirmed with his recruiter on December 6th that all required materials had been submitted to him. DS has reached out several times asking what the next step in the process is but has received no response. Netfocus doesn’t show anything as being uploaded (I know there was an issue this...

I'm not new ;) Youngest DS has recently started his app for the NROTC scholarship and his preliminary app to the Naval Academy. Oldest DS is AFROTC with VMI, so two different worlds perhaps. I think he learned from his older brother how important it is to start early. I'm glad he's not a...

I can’t wait to hear from my son! I’m so damn proud of those Cadets!!

My DS is currently a Rat and is so glad that he took Dual Enrollment English his senior year in high school. If this is an option for you, I suggest you look into it. In Virginia schools, I believe all of the DE offered through community colleges are accepted for transfer as long as you earn a C...

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting several people who will have and continue to have a positive impact on my Rat. There was never any doubt that he is where he belongs. However, I now feel like I belong too. VMI families are very special. It’s not just the Rats who get tremendous...

It's finally getting real! There is no way that I am missing these events in my DS's college career. I might need to find some friends down there! Visiting isn't going to be cheap. LOL So worth it though. Just had to share my enthusiasm since I am fortunate enough to live a few hours away to...

Although he is 18, I still went with him. DS must’ve done a good enough job on his statements for explanations of YES to not need further explanation. DS brought copies of doctor’s notes clearing all activities after a major surgery a few years ago, orthodontist form stating braces are coming...

My son received a letter from the Financial Aid office at VMI today stating what he’d qualify for (student loan), even giving the option to reject/accept offer on PostView. Shouldn’t he have received his appointment first? Perhaps it’s lost in the mail? DS will call the admissions office on...

I’m a nervous mom whose DS #1 is awaiting a decision from Virginia Tech and Virginia Military Institute. He has applied for an AFROTC scholarship and the review board meets this week, so waiting to hear on that too. DS#2 is a sophomore and hopes to attend USNA. I’ve already learned a lot...