Sounds like a great plan. I think this is USNA's loss.
Just got one of those tonight actually.Valid point
That’s an incredible alternative! Congratulations on the commitment. Your son must be extremely impressive!
Are you waiting on a decision also?
USNA can't handle the best of the best --- not like USMA !
NavyMom0502 - no, our youngest is a plebe. I have been in the forums as I have a dear friend's son who has been waiting to hear from USNA for 2028. I have two other kids who graduated USNA 2020 and 2021 and are in the navy and marine corps, respectively. I should not say this but I have had kids who chose other schools over ND (including the USNA 2027) and it always made me a little sad - really wanted at least one of my kids to go to ND. Maybe one of my grandbabies will land there!
Honestly I just showed that post to my son --- he felt vindicated. His turned down email suggested him taking calculus I,II, III in case to reapply -- obviously USNA never read his transcript -- he did Calculus BC as sophomore, Multivariable Calculus Differential Equations as junior, now as a senior he is taking Complex Analysis, Linear Algebra.
You call it proactive I call it obsess … look at me I don’t even have a candidate!! But I’m here
My oldest three went to ND, fourth is at USNA. The Lord's plan is different for each.
I imagine it must be so hard, year after year.
Congrats to your DDHi all! I want to give a shout-out to every single person on this thread! I have been watching and experiencing all the emotions with you. I just want all the USNA people (hopefuls and otherwise) to know that you ROCK! There is a thread just like this for the other SAs, and those threads don't even compare with the heart and personality of this thread. This is how I know USNA is amazing! The USAFA thread has 790 comments, USMA has 552 (as of a few minutes ago), and this thread has a whopping 3,840!!! That's passion . . . or obsession . . . or both!My DD accepted her appointment to USMA, but I can't wait to see all the amazing Navy people at the Army/Navy game.
Yes! And His plan is better than anything we could imagine.
That will turn a machine gun guy off --- better with army
I understand you are hurt, I would be too, having your kid rejected is painful to parents more that it is to them Your kid is the best of the best for you, my kid is the best of the best for me. Mistake or not, USNA has been doing this for decades with a very narrow margin of error., and so is USMA. I respect their process
Amén!
Wow on the math! Your son is certainly gifted and he will do great things with these gifts. But I also believe that USNA did in fact review his transcript and that informed the final decision. The form letter they use does not apply to your son's situation, but admissions cannot be expected to compose a personalized message for each applicant. I doubt there is a competitive school in the nation that would do this. I know this moment hurts for you as a parent but you have a bright son and your positive support for him is what he needs now, not negativity and your implying that he didn't get a fair look.