Saw this on Facebook. No big differences as far as I could tell
http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/documents/ClassPortrait.pdf
http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/documents/ClassPortrait.pdf
^^^ USNA decided to count total number of applications differently this year. I'm not sure as to the exact criteria used, but it had to do with applications opened but not completed.
Used to show scouting (first eagle scout then recently just scouting) and now no mention. Thought scouting was a major indicator of success, wonder why this changed.
In the recent past, the Naval Academy had been heavily criticized for inflating their claims for number of applicants. If somebody goes to their website and checks a few questions - and never takes any further action, the academy was considering that person an applicant.
Is that correct? I thought that you had to complete a preliminary application to be considered an applicant. That could be accomplished either here, or by applying to NASS. It's more than checking a few boxes.
The difference, however, is that the entire application process is much more involved than that of your average college. Many candidates don't have the perseverance to even complete the application. That is part of the weeding-out process. Only counting those who followed through with everything - including CFA and medical, not to mention obtaining a nomination, would not paint a true picture of selectivity.
The application isn't complete without a passed medical exam. You wouldn't include those either?I agree that it is a very involved process. However, I still don't think that just because you open up a file, fill out a questionnaire and maybe have your test scores submitted, that that that should be considered enough to have applied. If the file isn't complete, you won't even be considered. There is nothing for the admissions board to declines, as they will not see your "application." Now, one point that I could agree with, would be somebody who has completed every aspect of the application, but does not get a nomination. For those, I would have no problem including them in the number of applicants.
The application isn't complete without a passed medical exam. You wouldn't include those either?
Completing the basic application including essays, letters of rec, test scores, transcripts and cfa seems like it should be a countable application to me.