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Someone recently posted a news item that was a collection of photos from each academy's first day. I'd like to share it but- alas- have not been able to find it. Thanks in advance for pointing me in the right direction.

Did anyone else get a letter from the Paul Revere Battalion? My son got one (because he listed one of the schools on his AROTC application). Among other things, the letter said "if you applied to one of the 9 schools you may not receive a national scholarship offer for the future class of...

Problem is recurring; even when I am logged in I cannot read some of the threads; just get busy server response. Ironically I cannot even see my previous thread about this problem- Tactical Nuke, I see you responded, but can't read your post! Apologies for two threads on one issue...any help...

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Practical questions here: -Is a suit overkill for nomination interviews? -If we purchase a suit for this purpose and our son is fortunate enough to get into a service academy, will he have the need for a suit during his SA years? I'm thinking only for weddings and funerals? But would...

Those who have attended SLS recently- what can you tell me about the Friday "graduation"? Specifically, what takes place, where it is held, time of day, length of ceremony? We have some family members thinking of doing a long drive to attend and are wondering if it is worthwhile for them...

Has anyone else on this forum read this book? DS's interest in attending a SA and serving as an officer has launched me on a kick of reading almost any current, US military-interest works I can get my hands on. This forum has been a source of many good recommendations. Not sure I'd...

DS will attend SLS session 1- he is looking forward to it so much! Do any of you know whether there is some sort of "graduation" on the last day? I thought I had read that but of course can't locate that info now. Along the same lines, is there much opportunity for parents to see the...

Does anyone have first hand experience with the motels right in Highland Falls? Have you stayed at the Econo Lodge or the West Point Motel? Or another property in Highland Falls? DS and I just visited West Point and stayed in Newburgh. The Ramada where we stayed was very clean, quiet...

Just curious... I haven't seen any news (on this forum or elsewhere) of Michigan nominations since Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced hers in December. Anyone know anything? Thanks in advance.

Anyone else enjoying looking at these photos? http://www.flickr.com/photos/westpointparents/sets/72157625937006528/ As a prospective parent (DS is a HS junior) I really enjoy these glimpses of life at West Point... sometimes I feel like an anthropologist studying a new (to me) culture and...

Has anyone who has been accepted to SLS and submitted payment and paperwork heard anything back? It has been 3-4 weeks since DS sent everything in and no confirmation of session- should I be concerned? TIA for any information.

fencersmother started a thread with a similar title in the USAFA section and it has been really interesting to read the posts...I would love it if West Point parents (cadets, alumni, etc.) would share their thoughts! As a parent of a candidate I don't have input to start the thread..just...

Any Michigan parents familiar with this summer leadership program? I would love to hear your thoughts/child's experiences with it. My son (USMA 2016 candidate) has been encouraged to attend. So far I have learned that it is VFW sponsored, held at a former AFB in Alpena. Not clear on what...

Greetings. I've been lurking here for a bit and found much useful information; thanks to all for the active exchange. My son is a candidate for the USMA class of 2016 and will attend the SLS (first session). He is really excited and this mom is learning a lot about the army and about West...

How does one learn about how much competition there is for a nomination from a senator or MOC? Is it a matter of public record how many applicants there were in past years for nominations to each academy? Thanks in advance for any help!