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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have absolutely no shot at getting into an academy from this area, don't even bother unless you know a Senator.

Lots of great ROTC programs. VirginianTech has the Core Cadet program that is like an academy.[/quote]

Not true. The Senators evaluate the entire package and nominate that way. Close friend’s child got in without knowing any Senators. Just went through the regular process. It’s a bit cumbersome but he’s athletic and has high stats.

USMA requires 5 year military commitment and is intense. Structured but great opp for the right student. 
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+1 I’m genuinely curious why people on here insist on answering about matters they clearly have little knowledge. [/quote]

LOL okie dokie. Husband is military and has to evaluate the people applying to the service academies. He doesn't have the heart to tell the parents or kids how they have no shot. This is one of the most competitive areas given the heavy military presence. I assume that the OP has no military ties so doesn't know this fact. Ask any of your military friends with kids. They know.[/quote]

Based on who is getting appointments and admission from FCPS publics, this year is markedly easier than the last four  years.  Draw your own conclusions. [/quote]

You assume wrong. I am constantly amazed at how petty and excited to shoot people down the crowd on here is. People consistently jump to assume the worst so they can dumb on others. Rather gross. First, we are not from DMV. Second, I have 4 USAF family connections and two Navy family connections (albeit new, my family was entirely USAF until these two). No one went to West Point however, other than some family friends kids we don’t know as well. And the USAF family are now in their late 20s and early 30s (and one is older and now flies for an airline) so I was posting on here to gather more current experiences. Third, Ds is being recruited. He/we are very aware of the physical restrictions and requirements. He is a fairly talented athlete, although not going pro obviously, and he’s not being recruited for table tennis. We are also aware of the nom process. Again, ds is a recruited athlete. He has already been to West Point on invited visits from coaches. He is going to USAF this summer for a session. Finally, he is not a regular private school or public school kid. He is coming from a fairly strict high school environment. Obviously this would be different, but he’s an extremely disciplined kid already and I can only assume he’s being recruited not only because of his sport but also bc the coaches have some familiarity with his school environment and know the kids from there have a decent chance of handling it.

I was asking for people’s experiences, not a list of all the reasons my kid has no shot. His admission chances are what they are, thanks. [/quote]

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