It's March 28, 2016 and still CPR...

@FALgrand.. 3.95 unweighted gpa (full IB) EC's are Eagle Scout, NJROTC(various teams and hours volunteered), Math/Robotics, NHS, French/Mandarin Honor Society. Summer internship touring with a top 10 grossing band(Crue) and NSA HS internship. It probably worked against me, living so close to USNA. Granted, I know several people that got BFE, and my stats are better than theirs but hell, cant complain over spilled milk. Life moves on...

To all that apply to any SA, it takes a major gut check that most of our peers never challenge themselves to do. To make it this far and being 3Q, that says a lot about ourselves and our character. Remember that if, "we want to live our lives on our own terms, we have to be ready to crash and burn" --- Nikki Sixx
 
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Sadly, the rollercoaster ride for my DS ends today. He is reapplying for next year and is trying to narrow down Plan B. Words cannot express how proud I am. I know that whatever the future holds for him it's his to take and serving his country is his calling. Thank you to the countless people on this forum who have guided this non military mom for answers and made me feel sane, especially Navy Hoops. And md403 wishing you all the very best at Yale! Decided to take a break this summer and will be back for ride #2.
 
Good suggestion - DS is too busy with NJROTC (Battalion Commander type commitments), volunteer commitments, church, work, and other commitments. As an active duty marine w/ over 21 yrs of service, I would prefer e-mailing another member of the military than pretend that I am my DS.

I think the original question regarding "why is a parent emailing" is valid.
I'd venture to say that the majority of these candidates are equally busy with heavy challenging academic loads, club/sports/Scout/church/volunteer involvement.

While I agree that one should not pretend to be your child and email with a question or concern I personally wouldn't email either. The wait is painful and we as parents have invested so much along side our kids. At the end of the day it is however their future to make or break. We did not intervene in anyway. We didn't check to see if our DS had made deadlines or submitted things. We simply asked periodically "how's it going?" When he specifically asked for help (can you proofread this, can you mail that) we were there for him. I've read so many comments from parents saying they did this or they did that...watched so many parents over participate in Eagle projects, etc. If the outcome is good or bad, my kids can say they did it on their own.
 
md 403, best of luck. Sorry to hear about the TWE. Do you plan on NROTC? You may have put that somewhere, but maybe I missed it.

And yes I fully agree all communications for a candidate to admissions or a BGO should be by the candidate themselves, regardless of them being a civilian or active duty.

For those about to join the roller coaster for next year... us old timers on here year and year tell candidates you will know by April 15th. For some reason every year, everyone thinks they will know well before that. While alot of candidates do, you are seeing plenty who are just now hearing this month (and this is only those posting on this forum, plenty of others are not). Every year it is April 15th, be prepared 1 year from now to be waiting.
 
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So sad.. end of the road for my DS. Just received email. We are still waiting on NROTC Marine Option- does anyone know what this all means:
Application has been submitted online

Your application was not selected for a scholarship.

Your application is at the Marine Corps District for Board Selection.
Items waiting to be processed:
 
Just got my TWE to both the Academy and prep options. Sadly its the end of the line, but I'll email my admissions councilor about opening an app for next year today. Still waiting on USAFA.
 
So sad.. end of the road for my DS. Just received email. We are still waiting on NROTC Marine Option- does anyone know what this all means:
Application has been submitted online

Your application was not selected for a scholarship.

Your application is at the Marine Corps District for Board Selection.
Items waiting to be processed:
Pretty sure it means that he did not get the NROTC Scholarship. My son turned his down when he found out he was getting it so someone else could have it and now his says "Your application was not selected for a scholarship". Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
 
Pretty sure it means that he did not get the NROTC Scholarship. My son turned his down when he found out he was getting it so someone else could have it and now his says "Your application was not selected for a scholarship". Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Thank you. He had his application in for the first board and had to redo his PFT for the 2nd board, because it was 60 days old by then. I was hoping that status was from then and not the 2nd board. Hard to take when he was accepted to his colleges and will now have to give them up to direct enlist. We just can't afford the tuition and loans that would be needed. It's been nice having these boards to get insight.
 
USNA turned down AZ04 this morning. Still have West Point or ECP Scholarship to Wentworth. its Army all the way for me. Good luck to all who are still in it!
 
Hard to take when he was accepted to his colleges and will now have to give them up to direct enlist. We just can't afford the tuition and loans that would be needed. It's been nice having these boards to get insight.
@srsick , sorry for the disappointment, and I wish your DS the best of luck! He is apparently "admissible" to USNA but did not receive an appointment this year. If he enlists into Navy or USMC, he could potentially be admitted in the future via a SECNAV slot, though not directly out of high school. There are instructions in Navy and USMC provide the details. If DS is not completely given up, do keep this in mind! They are actively pursuing qualified candidates from the fleet!
 
I wouldn't go there Socalfan! If you break it down, I would say at least 95% of the posts on these forums
Good suggestion - DS is too busy with NJROTC (Battalion Commander type commitments), volunteer commitments, church, work, and other commitments. As an active duty marine w/ over 21 yrs of service, I would prefer e-mailing another member of the military than pretend that I am my DS.
IMHO, 2caoile3, you do not have to explain your actions to anyone! We do what we do for our children when they don't have the time! I am former AF officer and know what you mean! Those that hate have no idea the relationship we have with our children! Semper Fi! Go Navy, Beat Army!
 
Personally, I find it disturbing that a former Air Force Officer and an active duty Marine think it is okay to contact admissions on their candidates behalf. Did you also “help” with other parts of the application? Will you be calling Detailers over Plebe Summer to check on your son or daughter? Would you think it was appropriate for a parent of someone in your chain of command to contact you to try and intercede unless there was a dire concern?

Our children are applying to become a member of the United States Military. I tip my hat to each and every one of them, who at such a young age, are willing to make this commitment and sacrifice. But if they are not able and willing to complete the process on their own, then maybe they need to wait until they are. As parents we should offer guidance and support, but all parts of the application process should be on them. Land the helicopter.
 
I wouldn't go there Socalfan! If you break it down, I would say at least 95% of the posts on these forums

IMHO, 2caoile3, you do not have to explain your actions to anyone! We do what we do for our children when they don't have the time! I am former AF officer and know what you mean! Those that hate have no idea the relationship we have with our children! Semper Fi! Go Navy, Beat Army!

No hate here just a different view on parenting. Differing certainly doesn't mean we aren't here for our children or don't have a good relationship with them. My kids still voluntarily spend time with me, we love to cook together, debate politics, hit a museum, discuss books...it's all good!

For our family, we view it as a time management issue, and learning responsibility. It's like when they are little, if you always put their toys back in the toy box they don't learn to do it on their own. Failing to complete a task or make a deadline can make the difference between getting the scholarship, appointment, job or promotion. The reality is I won't always be there to oversee so I'd rather they have those skills before they leave Mama Bird.

Even my youngest sees the difference in school projects he's done himself and those who have had a heavy parental hand. My kids would rather take a B they earned then an A from my work.

So, definitely no hating here!
 
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