What % of midshipmen were rejected Summer Seminar

[JShawshank]

At DS's NASS 2013 admissions stated that approximately 1/3 of attendees would end up being accepted to USNA. That would mean around 850 across the three sessions and similar to the tweet that ~1/3 of new class would not have attended NASS. I agree that seems high but they seem to be consistent even if using slightly different language.

As another data point - DS and one other from his squad at NASS are now class of 2018. Don't remember if he had 8 or 10 in his squad.

 

[Full Steam]

I am an older USNA grad. NASS existed, but in the pre-internet days, was less well known and less wildly popular.

When I have the opportunity to staff info tables, I try to tell students to concentrate on what they can control. They cannot control what they look like, where they live, or who the competition is that particular year. They also cannot control whether or not they were selected for NASS.

They can control what math and science courses they take, if they continue (or start) a sport, if they are willing to take on more responsibility and leadership, if they study hard(er) to raise or maintain grades, if they take challenging courses, and if they complete the application.

Focus on what is within your sphere of influence. Don't fixate on what you cannot control.

 

[usnabgo08]

The Admissions Office did a great job putting together a short video about being turned down from summer seminar. If you visit the Naval Academy Admissions Facebook page, you can view it.

 

[Cryptospook]

The Admissions Office did a great job putting together a short video about being turned down from summer seminar. If you visit the Naval Academy Admissions Facebook page, you can view it.

Here is the youtube link:

 

[Craig]

If you did away with NASS and those same applicants applied, how many do you think would still be accepted? Likely the same number or very close to what it is now. Last night at the WP admissions brief, eight members of the C/O 2019 where in attendance to wish Major Turner farewell as he will change duty stations this summer. During the presentation, Major T asked how many of the incoming class went to SLE. Four raised their hand.

I have two kids. My DD is currently a 3/c at USNA. She went to NASS. NASS simply helped her make a final decision. I am 99.9% confident had she not attended NASS and applied she would still be a 3/c today. My DS will enter WP in June. DS did not apply for SLE. If he had, I do not think he would have been invited. His decision was already made and he had a good understanding of what to expect from his sister, other USMA , videos, etc.

Work on what you can control. Do not get caught up in other's STATS. Use the Class Profiles as a benchmark only but always work to maximize you WCS. Study for your ACT/SAT and take often. If you didn't get into NASS don't worry about it. Get yourself organize and get your NOM applications in early. Apply to NROTC this summer so your file goes before the first board in the Fall. Secure your PLAN B.