So our DS's application was complete 1.5 weeks ago. West Coast.
How were you notified-letter or email from USNA admissions?
Thanks
My DD has a 100% completed application and holds a Presidential nomination. She is 3Q. She contacted her admissions office earlier this week regarding CVW and was told that since she attended NASS she would likely not receive an invite to CVW. The admissions officer said they prefer candidates who have not been to NASS. I guess they already "got her" so they are reserving those CVW invites to secure other candidates.
I will add a couple things:
- The Board doesn't meet until September, NOBODY is 3Q'd at this time. It's impossible.
- I thought the official word from admissions was 40% complete for an interview. But maybe this could be just guidance from our AC (area Coordinator). I will investigate it.
- Finally one thing that drives me nuts on all these internet sites (Forums, FB etc.). The 3 Q's: CFA, Medical and Board. The 3rd and final Q is BOARD. It is not academic or scholastic. It is an overall score taking into account a candidates overall composite score (Whole Person) which can/will include things like: CFA scores, ECAs', ACT/SAT scores, Teacher Recommendations, Sports participation and YES Academics (GPA, class ranking etc...). Getting that third Q is making a big cut/milestone. From the 18K plus applications the Academy gets every year only about 2500-3000 get 3 Q'd. Unfortunately as discussed, us BGO's are not supposed to tell the candidates when they are 3 Q'd. Do I agree with this no, but I abide by it. One thing to remember also if you are 3 Q'd you will not be considered for the NAPS, read: someone who gets accepted to NAPS was never 3 Q'd.
Hope this helps. I know this a painful long process, especially if you are not an LOA player. My best advice is to work on plan B and C , it's a very competitive road to the USNA. I have seen kids with near perfect SAT's get turned down and kids with marginal SAT's get accepted. Don't take it personnel, the Navy Officer Corp consist of only about 20-25% USNA graduates, there is more then way to skin a cat (get a commission). Good luck everyone...
From a BGO on being 3Q'd...
parent;384748 She contacted her admissions office earlier this week regarding CVW and was told that since she attended NASS she would likely not receive an invite to CVW. The admissions officer said they prefer candidates who have not been to NASS. I guess they already "got her" so they are reserving those CVW invites to secure other candidates.":thumbdown: [B said:Also not factual. I am aware of one candidate who attended both NASS and is scheduled for a CVW. If you check the board there are several who have already attended a CVW, applied and were not chosen and are attending another CVW this year. .[/B]
How does one find out they are 3Q'd?
I assume your "not factual" comment related to what my DD was told by her admissions counselor and not the veracity of my post. At least I hope that is the case. I am simply relaying the information provided by my DD's admissions counselor. I'm sure there are exceptions. Just re-stating what she was told.
If I was her I would call and ask her admissions officer again.
I know of one candidate who attended NASS and is attending an upcoming CVW. All they did was call and ask to attend.
Could be something with your district being more competitive or more people apply from your district. Not sure.
Good luck to your child.
For 250 years the 3q'd code, found on the Shepherds' Monument at Shugborough Hall, has mystified candidates, parents, and visitors from all walks of life, including BGOs'.
My DD has a 100% completed application and holds a Presidential nomination. She is 3Q. She contacted her admissions office earlier this week regarding CVW and was told that since she attended NASS she would likely not receive an invite to CVW. The admissions officer said they prefer candidates who have not been to NASS. I guess they already "got her" so they are reserving those CVW invites to secure other candidates.