cflodstrom
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I've been thinking about writing this post since last summer. My DS had a very long wait for his appointment. CVW, NASS, No LOA, Recruited Athlete, weekly coach calls, medical DQ, testing, medical waiver, nomination interviews, the "no blue chip because you will get in on your own" coach call, 3 MOC nominations, high school friend got USNA appointment, other high school friend got USMA appointment, CPR island forever, wait listed, finally...The Day came in late April.
I lurked this forum all the while, looking for advice, watching as other DS/DD's got the good news, trying to understand the system, joining other parents in waiting for that CPR to change, reading the disappointment and anguish of parents after the TWE rejection of highly qualified applicants (April is a tough month), reading snarky comments of how the system is somehow rigged (OMG), thankful for wise advice of the moderators (thanks NavyHoops), finally making my first post announcing my DS's appointment.
This is what I learned. I wasted a lot of time worrying (maybe obsessing) about a process that's a black box, there is no magic formula; The process is not a judgment of your DS/DD, if they applied they are pretty special and will be successful in what ever they chose to do; There are only so many spots....it's pretty random, so just support your kid, encourage them to enjoy the ride, plan B is pretty darn good; Stop checking the portal, your kid will get a call or email before you will see the CPR change; When the TWE arrives, be sad for a moment, hug your kid, plan B is now Plan A and it will be awesome. The Day will come.
Getting too involved in the hopes and dreams of your DS/DD can be a slippery slope, so trust me, keep a safe distance....after all, it's their life to live....
The Day did come. The Reps office called him at school. I will never forget when DS called to tell me the news. It was worth the wait, USNA is a special place. Now, every chance I get, I proudly yell....
GO NAVY beat ARMY
My husband told me about 2 cadets that were on the waiting list, went to R Day, stood outside of the gate and got to go because 2 people either got sent home or didn't show!
With this post there will be 20 waiting with their parents this year...My husband told me about 2 cadets that were on the waiting list, went to R Day, stood outside of the gate and got to go because 2 people either got sent home or didn't show!
With this post there will be 20 waiting with their parents this year...
Well, laughter is the only thing I can share over the internet. Besides, we all can use a few laughters here and there every day. I read somewhere it's good for the body!Ktna, you never fail to add a little laughter to every situation!
My DS was given a Scholars appointment and we thought the same things, but as time has gone on we have realized that their is so much more than just the academia in the decision process. Do you live in a super competitive area? We have determined that had a lot to do with our DS appointment.Correct that, she was put on the scholars wait list. Make no sense to me. ACT 32. GPA 4.2. So why in not for academics would you be sent to Scholars?
We are in Georgia.My DS was given a Scholars appointment and we thought the same things, but as time has gone on we have realized that their is so much more than just the academia in the decision process. Do you live in a super competitive area? We have determined that had a lot to do with our DS appointment.Correct that, she was put on the scholars wait list. Make no sense to me. ACT 32. GPA 4.2. So why in not for academics would you be sent to Scholars?
You are correct. After May 1st, the last day to accept for RA and CGAS. I hope those on this forum get the news they are waiting for.I still am. They told us to expect to wait until at least may one to hear
Are you wait listed from EA or RA?Waitlisted to the CGAS Program... hopefully it works out for all of us