<p>OK, if we've already been appointed, what's the proper term for us? Are we "New Cadet Candidates" or "New Candidates" or just plain "Candidates?" I have to give a speech at the Birmingham Founder's Day Dinner (eek!) in front of a million old grads, and I don't know what term to use. Also, this is a really fancy occasion. I'm wearing a really nice black dress and pumps, and the dress goes down to my knees. My mom seems convinced that I should wear hose, and I'm not sure whether that's just bad fashion advice. Any ideas on this? It's really formal... Thanks!</p>
<p>hm, I think it depends on the style of the shoe whether or not you should wear hose, but since it is really formal and you're probably going to be speaking in front of older/more distinguished people, I'd say you should wear them anyway. That's just my personal preference though- I'd feel odd talking to/meeting a group of military officers without wearing them. It'd just seem out of place.</p>
<p>Definitely hose for that crowd.</p>
<p>I think it's "New Cadet Candidate", but check with the crowd at Prospective-Net.</p>
<p>marinesforme: Here's my understanding:</p>
<p>Right now you are a "Cadet Candidate". Don't need to say "new" since there are no "old" cadet candidates. </p>
<p>After you take your oath on R-day(June) you are a "new cadet".</p>
<p>After Acceptance Day (August) when the upperclassmen accept the new cadets into the corps, you are a "cadet".</p>
<p>I will leave the fashion advise to those better qualified.</p>
<p>Good luck with your speech.</p>
<p>I know it seems early to think of these things but, make sure you get your hotel reservations for A-Day. You'll want to stay close and if possible, on post.</p>
<p>Just line Aspen said.</p>
<p>cadet candidate until rday
new cadet during beast
cadet after acceptance day (a week after beast ends)</p>
<p>marines4me: Good job on landing the speech. I say "no" to the hose. ;)</p>