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    Meeting with a Midshipman

    As a BGO I am not aware that any Midshipman input is solicited or accepted by the admissions board. When the board convenes in November they review 170+ applications a day. This provides for around 3 minutes for a board member to summarize an applicant's qualifications for a decision. It's...
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    Still in the game

    Your DS/DD could get a phone call For those of you who received a nomination from a Congressman or Senator, their offices are notified 48 hrs before the BFE will arrive so they can personally deliver the good news (typically by phone). Some do/some don't. Blue & Gold Officer DS, Class of...
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    Competitive states

    As you would expect Virginia (Northern VA) and Maryland are very competitive but also have lots of offers of appointments due to so many methods of nomination available. There are several people such as the Secretary of the Navy and the USNA Superintendent that have a number of nominations they...
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    Cannot attend USNA SS

    I'm suprised you would rather go to Boy's State than SS. SS will provide you with an experience that will allow you to make an educated decision on attending an academy. If you already are 100% sure, then Boys State may be you best choice. SS shouldn't help or hurt your chances for an...
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    USAFA 2015 class size reduction?

    What's a "Doolie"?
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    NC Appointments

    My son received an appointment to the USNA on March 15th. He received a phone call from our congressman one night and the packet arrived the next day. He's awaiting his first choice of an USAFA appointment, but excited either way. (Hickory, NC)
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