Recent content by wait4now

Whether you are applying to USNA or a competitive university, the three variables that I think can make or break you are - (1) essays, (2) recommendations, and (3) interviews. This might explain why some candidates who have similar test scores, rank, GPA and ECs get in and some don't. As well as...

My stalking is over :frown:. No USNA appt and no NROTC scholarship. Found out 1 day apart. The one thing that does ease the pain is reading the thread where people w/ appts. are posting their stats. Quite an impressive group so my DS has nothing to be ashamed of. He was competitive until the...

That would make me want to question the counselor. Is there some relationship between the counselor and the candidate (i.e. friend of family, relative). Bottomline, that person didn't do his/her job and should be held accountable. Not that your DS would have received the appt. if the other...

What an amazing young man who is VERY well qualified! If he didn't get in, I can't imagine what the qualifications are of those that did. Congrats to him on the ROTC scholarships. I'm sure he'll be successful whichever route he chooses. My DS is still waiting to hear from USNA and NROTC. At this...

No TWE or BFE today. Looking forward to the stalking being over soon!

When you say "subscribed" do you mean appointed or somehow subscribed to this forum? I'm hoping the former rather than the latter :).

Did the candidate retake the ACT/SAT and score higher?

According to the Admissions office, all candidates will be notified by April 15th whether they have been offered an appointment or not. I would say a lot of people already know one way or the other, but I have no idea what percentage.

According to the website, April 15th.

Sounds like your academics are on the right track, as well as extra-curriculars. I think the mix of sports, community activities, music and advanced academics are a great package to make you the most marketable to any academy or top-tier college. Throw in solid SAT/ACT scores and a few team...

Oh, so true! I feel the agony too!! I say a little prayer daily as the mail lady delivers the mail. Not that I'm waiting or watching for her :smile:.

I spoke with my DS's scholarship coordinator yesterday and he said they've had 5 more selections in their district since January. That was for 2 boards thru the early February board. He expects decisions from the late February board to be out next week and the early March board to be out 2 weeks...

Many things in life are not "fair." There is "unfair" and "unequal" treatment everywhere (high school, college, working world, sports). How you handle it and rise above it will determine your success. If it's meant to be (USNA, for example) it will be. If not, there is a different plan for you...

Would it appear under "Candidate Bulletins?" Is the portal everyone is referring to the Candidate Information System link?

Is the portal that people use to check status the same as the Naval Academy Candidate Information System that includes your candidate information (candidate data, required documents w/ dates, test scores, nominations, etc.)? If so, which section would be updated if you receive an appointment or...