lyacswimmer
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Did anyone receive a flat out no? I'm wondering if instead of being denied, everyone was just put on the wait list instead
Congrats I wish we had better news
Thank you and good luck.Me too. It's not over yet, though. I'd think some spots will open up.
I made it!!! I will be attending Session 1. Please reply to me and I will PM you if you are also attending session 1.
I have been blessed this summer. I have NASS 1st week of June, AIM Session 1 and Marines SLCDA 2 days after AIM ends. Going to be busy but I am very excited.
It does look like that. Doesn't it. Hmmm. Not holding my breath.Did anyone receive a flat out no? I'm wondering if instead of being denied, everyone was just put on the wait list instead
Did anyone receive a flat out no? I'm wondering if instead of being denied, everyone was just put on the wait list instead
Until someone definitively posts that they got a flat out rejection to AIM, I am going to assume it was either acceptance or wait list for all applicants. From a rational perspective, sending AIM rejections makes no sense for the USCGA. Why dissuade an applicant at this early stage over a summer program? A larger applicant pool for the fall only benefits them. DD got wait list today. Trying hard not to be soured by it.
I am doing the exact same thing. It's hard not be pessimistic, I felt like every part of my app was strong... It's discouraging because I really don't know what I need to improve upon or work on except maybe training to be recruited for my sport.
Honestly with so few spots and so many qualified applicants it becomes a bit of a lottery. Don't beat yourself up I can confirm that several other highly qualified candidates were waitlisted. Don't view this as any sort of failure ...take the opportunity to do cadet for a day if offered and keep your chin up. That's what I told my daughter .I agree. I also cannot view my letters of recommendation. Do you think if I emailed the admissions they would give me access? Could just be my part that it isnt working. And I completely agree. Its hard when you think its gold and don't get it
Did anyone receive a flat out no? I'm wondering if instead of being denied, everyone was just put on the wait list instead
I am not sure, but I think we got a flat-out no. The letter doesn't say anything about a waitlist. Hopefully this doesn't mean my kid is a total loser *weak smile*
Grades are one item. Geographic area, sports, volunteering, work history and diversity all play a part. Don't be discouraged if you didn't make it in. A large portion of incoming cadets didn't go to AIM. Try and make it to one of the other programs they offer.I realize we can never figure the mystery behind the how and why's of who gets in...but, would anyone here, who did get in, be willing to share some of your stats? class rank, GPA, ACT etc.?
Don't give up! A word of advice though....as a parent who has gone through this "meat grinder" of admissions processes with my DS applying and visiting various SA. His senior year was the final push and hard to enjoy, staying focused and taking tough classes while other students "enjoy" their senior year. I have to think he's prepared academically now! Receiving his CGAS appointment was a highlight and then the stress of waiting for DODMERB waiver..not for the faint of heart, it's a marathon.Peppypea, that is a different letter than my DS's. His said he was waitlisted and would be notified of acceptance by June 5. Not holding my breath, to be honest.
I think your kid's was a flat-out no, which sucks. That's what my DS got from NASS and USAFASS, no wait-list, so I know the temptation to think there's no chance at admission to the actual school. The way I'm looking at it, DS is going to keep doing what he's always been doing, which is to work hard, improve himself to the best of his ability, and try to enjoy the summer and senior year. I think it's realistic to view any service academy as a "reach" school, frankly, and so we're focusing on helping him find safeties and matches. If the stars align and he's ultimately accepted to one of the academies, terrific! But I don't want him to think either 1) he's a for-sure candidate or 2) that's the only way to commission and achieve his goals. There are too many weird factors that go into the admissions process at an SA, and ours is not to reason why, I suppose.
Peppypea, that is a different letter than my DS's. His said he was waitlisted and would be notified of acceptance by June 5. Not holding my breath, to be honest.
I think your kid's was a flat-out no, which sucks. That's what my DS got from NASS and USAFASS, no wait-list, so I know the temptation to think there's no chance at admission to the actual school. The way I'm looking at it, DS is going to keep doing what he's always been doing, which is to work hard, improve himself to the best of his ability, and try to enjoy the summer and senior year. I think it's realistic to view any service academy as a "reach" school, frankly, and so we're focusing on helping him find safeties and matches. If the stars align and he's ultimately accepted to one of the academies, terrific! But I don't want him to think either 1) he's a for-sure candidate or 2) that's the only way to commission and achieve his goals. There are too many weird factors that go into the admissions process at an SA, and ours is not to reason why, I suppose.
My son got the same letter. No wait list at all. He's so bummed. I'm just really surprised. Everything looked really good on his end. A coach even short listed him. And nothing. We did see that of his 2 recommendation letters- only 1 was submitted. Do you think that could have been the issue?