I have read many threads and understand the sentiments of disappointment and heart broken stories from excellent well prepared candidates. I can’t compare DS to them because from the time knowing and preparing for USNA was less than a year. DS was lucky enough to have academic and most of the leadership under his belt while preparing for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program. However we had to pull out due to terrorist problems in Europe in 2016. We did not have time to do research about USNA and relied mostly on this informative forum. After DS status became CPR in 1/2018 and the waiting was long until 4/6 it became TWE. I am not disappointed since it just proved my suspicion was correct about his BGO. BGO kept dropping hints but we did not get it. Here are the hints have hidden in his stories which BGO shared with us since DS does not play team sports:
1. Riffle as single sport (son does varsity golf)
2. Enlisted or ROTC
3. CFA until max out the worst score.
While waiting for status change I did some math and comparison from USNA class statistics from 2018-2021 the theme is very consistent (numbers are estimated):
- Appointments: 1300-1400
- Class size: 1150-1200
- Navy Prep school: 200-225
- Foundation and other prep school: 40-60
- At least 6 months of study at colleges or others: 69-102( most likely are reapplicant).
-Assuming most of the appointments are from principle nominations: 640 (congressional/senatorial/presidential/vice)
-appointments from prep schools and colleges: 335(estimated)
Total: 975
There is about 1300-975= 325 slots left for LOA and national pool. However, I feel strongly that the slots for National pool is less than 200 spots for at least 4000 CPR candidates. At this point all bets are off the table. Personal statement will not be read again because if it did not give a good impression for LOA the first time it is not significant. I doubt GPA, class valedictorian, high SAT/ACT scores do not play an important role at this time. I put everything on the sports and CFA along with geography, and ethnicity subgroup comparison.
For future class 2023: thinking about riffle shooting for single sport. Repeat CFA as many as you can to get better scores each time. Taking as many SAT/ACT scores while in high school if your school pays for it and you must prepare prior taking the exams. Of course you still have to meet other requirements and always think that you can do better. May the force on your side.
As for my DS, he will have more chance as reapplicant. He will go to UW and join NROTC. He won’t apply for NROTC scholarships since we have college planing for him long ago plus other merit scholarships that will be enough. If he would apply and receive appointment for class 2023 at USNA, our relatives will be heart broken but he will follow his dream. If no appointment then, DS will finish up undergrad then move on to medical school. After finishing up residency training DS can perform his active duties as a physician. if he would like to try surface warfare, he could try for couple years before going to medical school then resume active duties after residency training. DS would have the best of both world if he does NROTC than USNA. My doc friend’s hubby was NROTC then SEAL and now English professor. So to all TWE is probably a blessing.
Sorry for a very long thread but my goal is to provide option: Medical School. All these kids have the tenacity in their DNAs. We need more of you, the nation needs more of you as medical doctors. Don’t let the 4 years of medical school deter you, every day it is different and changes requiring solutions and innovation. Parents should be proud of DD/DS achievement and do please planting the medical school seed in their mind now as an option for them. Best wishes to all TWE candidates.
1. Riffle as single sport (son does varsity golf)
2. Enlisted or ROTC
3. CFA until max out the worst score.
While waiting for status change I did some math and comparison from USNA class statistics from 2018-2021 the theme is very consistent (numbers are estimated):
- Appointments: 1300-1400
- Class size: 1150-1200
- Navy Prep school: 200-225
- Foundation and other prep school: 40-60
- At least 6 months of study at colleges or others: 69-102( most likely are reapplicant).
-Assuming most of the appointments are from principle nominations: 640 (congressional/senatorial/presidential/vice)
-appointments from prep schools and colleges: 335(estimated)
Total: 975
There is about 1300-975= 325 slots left for LOA and national pool. However, I feel strongly that the slots for National pool is less than 200 spots for at least 4000 CPR candidates. At this point all bets are off the table. Personal statement will not be read again because if it did not give a good impression for LOA the first time it is not significant. I doubt GPA, class valedictorian, high SAT/ACT scores do not play an important role at this time. I put everything on the sports and CFA along with geography, and ethnicity subgroup comparison.
For future class 2023: thinking about riffle shooting for single sport. Repeat CFA as many as you can to get better scores each time. Taking as many SAT/ACT scores while in high school if your school pays for it and you must prepare prior taking the exams. Of course you still have to meet other requirements and always think that you can do better. May the force on your side.
As for my DS, he will have more chance as reapplicant. He will go to UW and join NROTC. He won’t apply for NROTC scholarships since we have college planing for him long ago plus other merit scholarships that will be enough. If he would apply and receive appointment for class 2023 at USNA, our relatives will be heart broken but he will follow his dream. If no appointment then, DS will finish up undergrad then move on to medical school. After finishing up residency training DS can perform his active duties as a physician. if he would like to try surface warfare, he could try for couple years before going to medical school then resume active duties after residency training. DS would have the best of both world if he does NROTC than USNA. My doc friend’s hubby was NROTC then SEAL and now English professor. So to all TWE is probably a blessing.
Sorry for a very long thread but my goal is to provide option: Medical School. All these kids have the tenacity in their DNAs. We need more of you, the nation needs more of you as medical doctors. Don’t let the 4 years of medical school deter you, every day it is different and changes requiring solutions and innovation. Parents should be proud of DD/DS achievement and do please planting the medical school seed in their mind now as an option for them. Best wishes to all TWE candidates.