DS isn't done yet, hope to be except for CFA and nomination by this weekend. Feeling VERY behind on curve ball though. Other than below, essays are what's holding DS back. He HATES writing. But getting nomination essays underbelt I think will help as they gave him a starting place and some focus for these essay answers.
NOTE: check your online checklists: DS had 2 teachers who were redquested for evals. in July, politely reminded in Sept. and STILL have not filled out or completed evals. One started it in Oct. but stopped and hasn't finished! Transcripts were also not sent although requested weeks (wow months actually) ago, as soon as school started. I sent follow up emails this time to the teachers figuring maybe coming from parent and not just student will have more impact (polite and framed as "is there a problem with the website" so as not to be accusatory). DS had also just sent out Thank Yous to all those who gave recommendations for nominations. Some of these are the same teachers who haven't done academy evals. yet. Maybe will shame them into getting it done. Very frustrating when so much is riding on the line.