<p>dictoranna,</p>
<p>You own the process and the decision. R-Day/I-Day will be a milestone in your life and in the lives of your parents. If you decide to attend West Point and your parents can only attend 1 event, plebe-parent weekend will give them the most bang for their buck. But if they can swing being at R-Day with you, it will be a watershed moment. (pun intended) You may not like being the center of attention, but you may want to have their support that day. And they will have a better understanding of what you’ll be experiencing and where you are.</p>
<p>Depending on how active your local parents’ club is, there may be an opportunity to meet other cadet candidates who will be attending West Point. I’m not sure about USNA, but I’ll bet they will have something. Or you can ask your MALO if he/she can help you connect with other appointees. Speaking of attention, you’ll most definitely get some this summer. :)</p>