I am a reapplicant to the US Naval Academy and an official candidate for the Class of 2020. I received an email yesterday informing me that I have been invited to participate in a Candidate Visit Weekend. Needless to say, I was pretty excited being that it is invitation only. I do, however have a few concerns about the matter.
1. While completing the submission form, a question regarding if we are a "junior, senior, or post graduate" came up. I am a reapplicant, so I chose "post graduate" as I am a college freshman. Underneath this section it read "Unfortunately, if you are not a junior or senior, you are not able to attend". Does this mean I am not able to go? Why would they even invite me if only juniors and seniors can go and knew I was a rising freshman (as I put in my application)? I emailed my BGO regarding this, then emailed him again saying that I think it is referring to people YOUNGER than junior or senior. He asked if I was going to go in his response, showing no indication that I wouldn't be able to go. The concern arose again upon reading some responses in this forum that said the same thing about not being able to go if you are not a junior or senior. For the most part, I believe I can go even with me being a college freshman. I just want to be sure I have my facts straight.
2. How competitive do you have to be to be offered a slot at CVW? I know it is largely based on the level of completion on the application, but I can't imagine they give it to everyone who is more than halfway done....do they? Does the fact that I was invited (I was not invited last year) show that I have a higher chance than some people of getting an appointment?
Any insight would be helpful and much appreciated!