Noooooooooo!
Well... I finally have a decision!
I've stalked the mailbox since the dawn of time, but nothing. So I made the phone call like a few others. No answer, I called again about an hour later (2:00 PM CST today, Tuesday) and my counselor picked up.
He said that I was "qualified, no vacancy." I asked him if there is any possibility of an appointment at a later date these next few weeks, he said no. I asked him about Prep school and he told me my academic scores were too high. And he told me that I was not "flagged" for Falcon Scholarships. Not too sure what "flagged" means, but he reminded me that I "won't be getting an appointment for this class." Although he told me that I was very competitive, the shrink in class size was one that pushed me over the edge.
He told me that I need to apply next year and I should take (in college): Differential Calculus, Physics, Freshman English Composition, and Western Civ. and be sure to make straight A's.
Also, because I was medically denied to USMA just a day after submitting my MoC nomination application, I couldn't change the nomination request to USAFA, and I was not even interviewed for MoC. I had only a Presidential and Vice Presidential nomination; but both of these are "very competitive," he said. And I, apparently, did not get the appointment off of these limited and competitive nominations.
Here's my profile for those of you that would like to get an idea:
ACT English:35
ACT Math: 32
ACT Science: 32
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Writing: 11
ACT Combined Writing/English: 33
ACT Composite: 32
Academics: GPA of 4.2 (the USAFA recalculated GPA); taken about 12 AP classes in high school and countless honors classes, my rank is 16/450, AP Scholar with Distinction Award from CollegeBoard, member of high school honors program
Leadership/Extracurriculars: USAFA and USNA Summer Seminars; President Science Club; V.P Science Club; V.P. of Inter-Club Council; Founded school-wide recycling program; Work 10-20 hours per week; over 150 volunteer hours; member of National Honors Society, Beta, Key, Interact, ICC, Science, Mu Alpha Theta, and Art; nominated to various Summer forums and programs
Athletics: Team Captain of Team Sports (intramural athletics) (weakest part of application, I think)
CFA: 65 Situps, 60 Pushups, 8 Pullups, 63ft. BB Throw, 7:52 min:sec mile run, 9 sec. shuttle run.
Nominations: Presidential
That's me in a 5 minute nutshell. A big CONGRATS to all who got in, and I feel your pain for those who have not. And I'm not too sure if I'm going to apply for next year. But if I do, I sure as heck need to get started!!!
I'm in FL District 2, online status has not changed. Now I'll stalk the mailbox for a TWE??? Not...