CristalLee
5-Year Member
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- Jan 22, 2012
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Our DS just recieved a TWE today--he does not know yet, returning from his Spring Sport meet tonight. Feeling very worried for him, his confidence and life goals. While he has great $$ academic scholarships as Plans B,C and D, plan A died today. After last Summer Seminar, he had fallen in love with USNA. His stats were apparently model of "whole person" concept: ACT Math 32, ACT English 34, /sat 650 math, 670 reading, 670 writing. "triple Qualified" 7 Varsity Letters, twice Team Captain, MVP of school team, Qualified and competed at State Finals twice already [State finished: Top 32 in Tennis, Top 37 in Cross Country], NHS, Wrote for Newspaper, President of 2 Clubs, officer in JROTC. And his leadership, values and Integrity exactly matching best of best. TWE says no option for NAPS. While still in running for USAFA [2 nominations for there, too], starting to doubt putting a young person through this process. We are not whimpy parents, just wondering why SA do not check accuracy of other Candidates. One unliked kid at same HS got Appoinment, brags about his cheating/lie on USNA application: kid got in but lied, never was team captain or club Pres. Honor Code? For our DS,April 5 a long time to put life on hold to watch liers get in. Yes, imperfect, but 1st year Blue Gold [non alum] not bother to verify basics! Hope good kids get in!
This breaks my heart. Wow and quite amazing that no facts were checked. Best to you and yours.