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    And so it begins <smile>

    What year in HS is your son?
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    Always Check the Label!

    I understand that can/should hasn’t been discussed here, it was a point of reference to add to the context of interpretation.
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    Son was assigned a different BGO than last cycle.

    If it comes down to the last hours, you may want to have you son reach out to MOC to explain what is going on with that last LOR.
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    Always Check the Label!

    George Washington, founding father of this country, required our troops to be vaccinated against smallpox. This undoubtedly assisted in the efforts to win the Revolutionary War and in turn, helped found the United States of America. Just sayin'...
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    Need Advice- 3C wants to throw in the towel

    With him failing every class he has and the material being too tough despite extra study time and help, it may be a situation where he simply won't be able to rebound in time to avoid separation. If that is the case, and as was said earlier, when he goes to see his academic advisor, etc. he may...
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    Important matters concerning the existence of Humanity - BACON

    https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/29/economy/bacon-prices-skyrocketing-pork/index.html
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    Average SAT Scores

    Yep, I was quoted for a position that I never stated and get grief for calling that out - in a post by an ADULT might I add ("My cadet applied to schools via Common App and is currently at West Point." - clearly an adult). For all those interested, swimmies/floaties will be for sale tomorrow at...
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    Average SAT Scores

    Thanks but no thanks, as it was never said they were not welcome, etc. My post was quoted and it had almost no relevance whatsoever to what was said by that person. If you are going to quote something in that context, then quote the earlier posts specifically relevant to what was being discussed...
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    Average SAT Scores

    I didn't say anything about the complexity of the Common App vs. the West Point app. For this topic, it is also not relevant that your cadet is "currently at West Point" unless you are implying that your familiarity with the West Point app is somehow greater than others as proven by your cadet...
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    Average SAT Scores

    The Common App does not just "click and go" to many of the top schools, as specific short answer and additional essays are required for those schools. Some may also ask for additional materials (i.e. Columbia with a research abstract, etc.) to be submitted as well. While the Common App does...
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    Need advice on proper approach.

    Per Feinstein's app: "Two letters of recommendation: one from a counselor or principal and one from a teacher or coach. Please have your recommenders email their letters to AcademyApplications@feinstein.senate.gov directly, with your last name comma first name in the subject line." 1. Email...
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    Grade inflation

    No need to apologize. There are many barriers in life, but taking the SAT and ACT multiple times isn't really one of the larger ones that can't be overcome without Herculean effort. I know many kids that were in a similar situation that you found yourself in, but between multiple fee waivers...
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    Grade inflation

    Taking the test more than once is “not gaming the system” in any way. A test runs historically in the $50-$65 range depending on whether you have an essay or not. Additionally, fee waivers are widely available for the ACT and SAT for those that can’t afford the fee. Saying that not being able...
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    Grade inflation

    Agree 100%. Discounting the parental end is a mistake. Sometimes around here you will hear "kids should have to do everything themselves, my kid is so independent she/he had no help from parents, parental help makes for kids that can't stand on their own......etc." That is really nonsensical...
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    Grade inflation

    Well, no. https://blog.prepscholar.com/average-sat-scores-over-time
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    Grade inflation

    Empirical evidence provided that GI exists at all levels but the typical conjecture and anecdotal stories rule the day. The Interwebs win again.
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    Grade inflation

    Been the case for years across all educational levels. No child will be left behind, everyone is a superstar, teach to the test, get them out the door, tenure and the business of American education. Recent HS grade inflation study: https://www.american.edu/spa/news/grade-inflation.cfm WP...
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    Applying to Both academies

    definitely worth the watch:
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    General Milley and "the book" ???

    Lemonade flavor for cleaning your dishwasher as well!
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    Applying to Both academies

    Not even close to the whole story with @brewmeist, but thanks for the concern!
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