Recent content by momof2017er

Does an LOA trump a principal nom?

never give up Well said. I have been reading this thread from the beginning and am floored by the generosity of compassion and support from total strangers. This experience - the good and bad - is unique. The heartbreak of a TWE, after all the years of hard work and dreaming of attending USNA...

DS received his TWE almost two weeks ago. The very best of luck to your son. Only now can I understand what moms (and dads) go through with both the LOR and an appointment. Proud of all the young men and women who take the time to go through this process to serve others. Gives me great optimism...

to haz: BGO. Thanks to all for responses. So appreciate this site for it's candid, thoughtful and thorough insight and experience. Applying and getting into/being rejected by the SA's is such a different experience than "civilian" schools, that I had to join this forum in order to have other...

DS received TWE. He was disappointed, but grateful for USMA appointment. It's Mom having the hard time, really;) DS was told he was in the top 10%, just not enough slots. Please forgive as we are new to all of this, but if this is the case, wonder why he would have not been wait-listed or...