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My son has finished his time at MMI. We now have a closet's worth of uniforms. Some never even worn! I'm looking to purge responsibly, as are other parents. If you want the uniforms, for FREE, I'm happy to unload. My son is @ 5'11", 165 lbs, 32x32 pants, 11 shoes, M shorts, L shirt.

I have a friend who was a SAP, didn't get into an academy, then did ECP. He's now a colonel in the army and always promoted ahead of his friends who went to the academies. He loved his experience at MMI. I'm sure admissions would be happy to discuss options with you.

I'm confused ... is the cresting ceremony on the 29th or on the 30th? I assume the cadets get Labor Day off?

Long, 12 hour drive from Miami, but I am going to try to make it. DS's 18th birthday is on the 30th. Where can I find more info on the creating ceremony? What time?

So sad about Selma. Thought that might be an ok place to stay. My concern is where to take my son when I go for parents weekend. Tracking the Mexican place in Marion, thanks peppypea, any other suggestions? I know he won't be keen on trekking 30+ min away to go somewhere, although maybe he...

Sounds like a real go-getter! Good for her! Which prep program is she doing? My son is doing the Merchant Marine program.

I'll make sure my son doesn't mess with your daughter Magna Venari :) Thanks for all the suggestions. Please keep them coming.

Hoping to revive this old thread ... anyone have an answer to the previous question - what percentage of self preps get an appointment?

My son did an overnight visit and was so unimpressed he crossed it off his list. The visit included a portion for parents as well. We thought the faculty and staff seemed very engaged and enthusiastic, especially the career services lady. The cadets, not so much. Even the seniors seemed...

We weren't able to visit MMI, but did visit GMC. The campus is small but very nice. The whole area is very quaint. We were very impressed by the USCGA cadets and other students we met there as well as the cadre. The program is tiny - 24 USGA sponsored cadets, 1 USMA sponsored cadet. Lots of...

Besides the bare bones packing list provided in the student handbook, I was hoping previous/current cadets/parents could make recommendations on what to bring - laptop and/or desktop computer, fitbit, cell phone, alarm clock, scientific calculator, car, bike, school supplies, containers for...

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Thanks!

Just tried booking, Sleep Inn is full - Ugh! I see there is nothing else to speak of in Marion, any recommendations for other hotels? I guess next closest is Selma?

When is start time on the 18th and when do the activities end on the 20th? Trying to figure out if I need to book night of th 17th and 20th.

THANK YOU physicsguru and pattonstavern for the rundown on drop off day. Can you possibly provide a similar rundown of parents weekend?

If flying, which airport would you recommend?

Good point. 50% + 75% = 125%, I guess they then owe you 25%!!! Ha, ha!

If i recall correctly, someone said the foundation scholarship is a 50% tuition scholarship, given for a good GPA, correct? Just curious... what is the presidential scholarship?

Anyone from FL using the FL prepaid? Financial Aid office said it fully covers tuition (I think fees too) and if you have the dorm plan it covers that too. I haven't talked to FL prepaid yet.