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    IB Program and the USAFA

    In reply to the OP, My DD is a senior at a very well regarded IB programme in Florida. She has been repeatedly told that the IB participation would be a huge plus on her applications. This response was true of USNA, USMA and USAFA admissions personnel since we started the app process last...
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    Thank you

    Best of Luck Best of Luck to all of the 2015 class. A firefighter once told me that the most heroic thing he ever did was take his oath. Running into the burning buildings was just part of the job after that. I hope you treat the oath you take today just the same way. Again, good luck.
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    Official Candidate Class of 2016!

    Got ours... We received our Candidate letter on Monday. Now the real work begins....
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    Found a great chart showing percentages/stats, etc.

    WP -Well said. I'd still like to know, if anyone can explain it, why there are more candidates than applicants in certain columns of certain groups. In my job, Financial Analysis, when a data set has what appears to be a few faulty numbers - then the conservative assumption is that the...
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    Found a great chart showing percentages/stats, etc.

    Something smells here Maybe I've misunderstood all of this, but... In 2013 AA male column, the % Candidates was 283.7%. Is there a reason, a candidate did not have an application? Maybe I'm looking at this too simplistically, but I would think the rows were pretty much in order of event...
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    Can foreigner apply for USNA?

    It depends.... Here is the USCIS website address: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis I don't think your step-father's citizenship can help you unless you are adopted but, the rules to obtain citizenship in the country are quite complex. If you have a biological father who is a citizen...
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    CVW

    I agree with the above comments and I have to add: Definitely dress respectably; torn jeans, t-shirts that look ratty, open toe shoes & sandals should be left at home. Also, the run or PT the company does should be exactly where your "drag" should be. If its a 3 mile, 5 mile or 1 1/2 mile...
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    Credit check?

    Credit Check... Although I agree that a 17 year old with credit problems should probably not be admitted to the USNA, the fact remains that many many people have their credit stolen every year. Once you are "on" to the scam it can takes YEARS to correct. Also, no one's SS# is safe if a...
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    what do you need to get into this school?

    Maybe this will help.. Check out this link: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/steps.htm It should take you a long way to answering your questions. Good Luck! bikndave
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    Candidate visitation weekend vs. summer seminar

    Sorry RelevantO, my daughter had no idea the demand for sugar in Bancroft that night. Strangely enough, the plebes were so polite to each other that there were a few left the next day. My sloppy piggish self would have made sure that the tin was clean by lights out. Maybe that's why I never...
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    High school junior weekend invitation

    I would have to "ditto" what center56 said. My daughter had a blast while she was there and she now has a clearer path to what her career goals can be. One caveat though, my DD needed some moral support when she came back, as all of the plebes in her room had SAT's in the 2200's. DD may very...
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    Candidate visitation weekend vs. summer seminar

    CVW timing pt 2 Almost forgot, they will send you a letter describing the bare bones of the schedule. It isn't much to go on as your child's experience will be dictated by what their plebe does as much as anything. Once your daughter is with the group a 5:15 on Thursday, they will be fine...
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    Candidate visitation weekend vs. summer seminar

    CVW timing My daughter just came home from the junior CVW this past weekend. A few items we learned about the logistics of the trip: You can get to the yard early and leave your stuff in the auditorium where they meet, then you'll have a chance to look around. BWI is the very best way to...
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    High school junior weekend invitation

    Is anyone going next weekend? I'm going to bump this up to the top of the list just to see, but is anyone going to the Junior Candidate Visitation weekend on Sept 16th? PM if you'd like. thanks
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    High school junior weekend invitation

    Reply to Lee2015 I agree on that point with you Lee, esp since the reality has set in for many plebes once the academic year starts. Also, there is no shuttle service between BWI and the USNA. Even the public bus has been discontinued. Bummer. Its supershuttle or private car, not much else.
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    High school junior weekend invitation

    So who's going? Just start this up now.... With two weeks 'till: Who is going? I have a junior daughter - Savannah - who will be there. Anyone else?
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    High school junior weekend invitation

    Thank you! Center56 - Thanks for letting me know, my DD has a ride now. But I appreciate the offer. Jennyp - I really wish I could go up there for the CVW:unhappy:. I've been there before but the DD hasn't so this will be for her experience more than anything. Oh yes and DD is one of...
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    High school junior weekend invitation

    Anyone else going on 9/16? DD is going up there for the Junior CVW, is anyone else going? Just wanted to see if there was potential for someone to split the cost of the ride from BWI to USNA... PM me and let me know. (BTW, the Annapolis transit bus RTE 60 is no longer :thumbdown: . They...
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    High school junior weekend invitation

    osdad - Thanks for the advice. I am certain that she will go, no questions whatsoever. She just started her Junior year of HS today, and being in an IB program; you just don't take days off if you can help it. The CVW would be an easy exception to make. She didn't get to go to STEM, but...
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    High school junior weekend invitation

    Just received confirmation We just received my daughter's confirmation, she is excited to have the chance to see things on a first hand basis. The rub is that the only real registration we have done with USNA is through the STEM program this past spring. We have not filled out any additional...
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