Still in the game

So sorry about the ongoing TWEs. MiddyB, I was really hanging in there for you -- how can it be that we make such connections with people whose real names we don't even know? Would be nice to hear about a BFE sometime soon on this thread.

Turns out DS's TWE was a selection to the Wait List, so he's still "in the game." The emotions are quite fascinating. I was embracing his top options (he was not), and now? Could find out as late as mid-June? I can do this … I think.

Here's my question for BGOs and other knowledgable posters -- is there any benefit to opening an application now while still wait listed?

Yeah for the waitlist!! I know it prolongs the agony but at least there is hope. I will keep pulling for you.

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TWE here as well. Public thanks to my friend rocatlin on here for holding our hands through the iPhone as we stepped through this together. And thanks to the rest of you as well. Best of luck as all our kids work towards commissioning for Navy.


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TWE here as well. Public thanks to my friend rocatlin on here for holding our hands through the iPhone as we stepped through this together. And thanks to the rest of you as well. Best of luck as all our kids work towards commissioning for Navy.


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...and Marine Corps. Ooorah.
 
Here's my question for BGOs and other knowledgable posters -- is there any benefit to opening an application now while still wait listed?

To the best of my knowledge, no. USNA really doesn't focus on the "new" class until they've closed out the current class and may not even realize who has reapplied. However, it also won't hurt so there's no real downside to starting the reapplication process.

The primary determining factor with the WL is yield. Obviously, if yield is 100% of the expected class size, or greater, everyone on the WL will likely receive turndowns. Equally obviously, the lower the yield, the better chance WLers have. USNA won't know this until May 1. How quickly they make the determination after that date regarding who will come off the WL has varied from year to year.

I STRONGLY encourage all WLers to proceed with alternate plans, even if it means putting down a non-refundable deposit.
 
Well, since there is no need for bubble wrap now, we tossed DS's TWE in the garbage can and we took him for a tandem sky dive! Was a beautiful day and had a blast!

Good luck kayaker and all those still on the island!
 
Still afloat.

Dial the gate.... What an awesome way to embrace the future. LOVE your attitude.

hopefull for all
 
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WOOT!! Officially kicked off the Island today - finally! Sad of course for my DS who was not fully prepared for the TWE - despite my attempts at managing expectations! Has a great plan A lined up so he's not totally adrift so will be focusing energies on that. He of course he has said he will re apply - by I honestly hope that he doesn't. It's been quite a ride and I think we've all learned a lot through the process however. Best of luck to those who are still on the Island!!!!
 
Highest Anxiety...April Fools?

Well, I have one for the ages! My DS returned from the mailbox holding a dreaded TWE from Naval Academy Admissions dated April 1, 2014. Upon opening, he read "...you have been selected for our wait list." Definitely not what he was wishing for or expecting. Disappointment is not the word I would use to describe his present state of mind. Bewildered? Maybe.

The PROBLEM...my DS is the Principal Nominee from CA-22 for the USNA and a Competitive Alternate Nominee for the USMA. Without going into details, he significantly exceeds all qualifications, and, as the letter communicates, he is now deemed qualified by the Board of Admissions. If our understanding regarding Principal Nominees is correct, then the TWE was in error. He has emailed his RC, BGO, and MOC.

So what happens next? Since my DS received a a TWE, then it seems reasonable to assume another candidate from the district slate received a BFE. Now what? The possibilities sicken me.

Asking Moderators and BGO's: is our understanding of Principal Nominees correct? Could this be anything other than an error?
 
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WithYou2018,

I only see four possibilities

a) You misunderstood that your DS was the principal nominee, when in fact he was on an unranked slate;
b) Your congressional office erred when communicating the slate to USNA, e.g. sending slate as unranked, when in fact they had communicated to you and your DS that he was principal;
c) USNA erred in receiving the slate, not properly classifying your DS as principal.
d) There is a medical problem.

Seems like you would know clearly on a) and d). That would only leave an error by MOC office or USNA.

Very strange.

How is "Principal status" communicated to candidates? Does it say so specifically in a written document?
 
Thanks Sledge. A and D are clear. DS included on his last email a PDF copy of the letter he received from his MOC designating him as the Principal Nominee, and he has in his possession a letter from DoDMERB certifying his medical clearance.

We are both numb...that's the word I was searching for...

I have faith that the error will be corrected, but what about the other candidate that must have by now received the BFE? Could anybody be so cruel to rescind it? No. That would be far below anything I might expect from USNA. If I thought them capable of that, I wouldn't let my DS attend. Period!
 
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rocatlin

Rocatlin...if you don't mind me asking... in regards to you mentioning the TWE was very generic, what did it say? Mine was actually long and went into all the reasons I should reapply next year. Just wondering if that is the standard letter of regret.
 
An applicant selected for a principal nomination requires the Naval Academy to use the nomination vacancy for that applicant if the applicant is qualified.


WithYou2018: Copied from the USNA Nominations site! There has to be an error?!
 
I'm sure if there is a mistake and another candidate got a BFE then they will honor both. It will just be one less person they pull from the wait list.

hopefull for all
 
Today we are joining a the group of amazing candidates who are no longer on the island, or in the game. DD received a TWE today which stated that although your record was quite impressive, it is not competitive for a final offer this year. DD is doing fine and will be following big brother's footsteps and heading to Greystone Prep at Schreiner University in TX. We will continue to cheer on those who are still in the game. We hope to see some of your at I day 2019! Good luck to all who are on the wait list and are still in the game!
 
Thanks Sledge. A and D are clear. DS included on his last email a PDF copy of the letter he received from his MOC designating him as the Principal Nominee, and he has in his possession a letter from DoDMERB certifying his medical clearance.

We are both numb...that's the word I was searching for...

I have faith that the error will be corrected, but what about the other candidate that must have by now received the BFE? Could anybody be so cruel to rescind it? No. That would be far below anything I might expect from USNA. If I thought them capable of that, I wouldn't let my DS attend. Period!

I sent you a PM
 
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