gavigane14
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Yes, I agree. This thread has reached the point where it is no longer helpful.
Is it just me or has this thread been totally hijacked?
On March 24th my DS got the TWE. As you would assume he was heart broken; however, he had the A2 plan.
I refer to "A2" because I don't like calling NROTC a "B" plan as it gets you to the same goal of becoming an officer. The Academy, NROTC, OCS are really interchangeable, it's just depends on the road the candidate wants to take.
On Thursday we flew to his A2 school. The day was great... There was a lot of action on campus and we spent the first day doing his thing. And yes there was no way we could leave without spending $120.00 on a sweatshirt, "T" shirt and a bumper sticker. I did not like that part but who am I to take the day away. Day 2 was a bigger hit. We planned a visit through the visitors center and got to see more of the school. He also had the chance to talk to several students.
At 2:30 we went to the NROTC unit so he could meet with his freshman advisor. He toured the unit with a 3rd year mid, meet a current freshman and spoke with two LT's. I took the parental path and kept myself separated so he could be himself.
It was a grand slam. Everything went quite well for him and everybody in the unit were great. They know he was a academy candidate and let him know that they would support him completely if he were to apply again. They currently have a mid freshman that tried for the academy last year but did not got in, this mid reapplied and got in this year. The mid is not sure if he / she will now attend the academy because of the experience with the unit and the friends and bonds that were made.
There is light if you or your DS / DD does not get the BFE and the light comes quick. My DS will apply again but he was one very happy kid with the A2 choice and the NROTC unit.
Cheers to all!
Respectful to Vista123...
My DS was told right out by his advisor at the academy not to take the ACT or SAT again. He went on to say that the college grades will carry more weight than the ACT or SAT scores. To that end this may only be my DS case.
Vista could very well be correct but just a suggestion to have your DS / DD check with their advisor and go over their application with them. Again, it could be a case by case thing.
"there is always one more thing you can do to increase your odds of success"
Good Luck to All.
LOL this thread has become nothing more than a rejected parents support group
LOL this thread has become nothing more than a rejected parents support group
Good on ya, Prepswimmom. You're a straight shooter in my book. I have been following this thread and admire your integrity. Best of luck to you and DS.
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Good on ya, Prepswimmom. You're a straight shooter in my book. I have been following this thread and admire your integrity. Best of luck to you and DS.
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+1CAmom2015.I agree with 1984USNA. Prepswimmom has been very forthright with sharing her thoughts about the appointment process and has been a support for many other forum parents. Some of you are not always going to agree with her opinion. That's okay to disagree, but everyone should post with diplomacy and respect. I personally like to hear how the candidates of this group are doing.