USNA Class of 2023 Do-It-Yourself Appointment Thread

A1Janitor said:
So using my pain in the *** parent analysis ... there won’t be many LOAs left in April that haven’t accepted or denied their appointment.

So there won’t be too many colorblind waivers needed! ;)
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Except that this forum doesn’t represent the entire population. Only some people are on here. It’s really guessing.
 
gardener4 said:
I have aged 5 years worrying over this for DD. She is cool as a cucumber and has a backup plan in place. Congrats to all. Lots of appointments remain. May they go to the best of the best. Go Navy! Still hopeful! It ain’t over yet.
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I am right there with you anxiety through the roof !! But as I learned very well during my time in the Marine Corp...Hurry up and wait. Fingers crossed and still hopeful!! My question though is there a time limit for one to decide to accept before it could be offered to someone who is certain and has dreamt of this opportunity there whole life?
 
OtB said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
My apologizes Sir. The photo has been removed!
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“Sir”?… Wait for it…
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Screen title CaptMJ! I was in the Marine Corps and you should always respect an officers title wether still in or not. My son is a candidate and even if it were him he was raised in a Marine Corps household and it’s always Sir and Ma’am in this home, in school, to his boss etc. it’s a sign of respect. So unless instructed other wise ranks, bosses, teachers, authority and parents (or older family members) will always get a Sir or Ma’am!!
 
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USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
OtB said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
My apologizes Sir. The photo has been removed!
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“Sir”?… Wait for it…
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Screen title CaptMJ! I was in the Marine Corps and you should always respect an officers title wether still in or not. My son is a candidate and even if it were him he was raised in a Marine Corps household and it’s always Sir and Ma’am in this home, in school, to his boss etc. it’s a sign of respect. So unless instructed other wise ranks, bosses, teachers, authority and parents (or older family members) will always get a Sir or Ma’am!!
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I believe "the wait for it is" because Capt MJ is a Ma'am
 
Capt MJ said:
OtB said:
“Sir”?… Wait for it…
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Now, now. The thought behind the courtesy was appreciated, if off by a chromosome.
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Off by a chromosome?? I am a Marine Corps Veteran and so is his father. I am the 4th generation to serve our fine country my son being the 5th. So why when I his parent come with respect do you have to insult my intelligence simply because I posted a picture of my son? CaptMJ are you still in service? You are on a thread for USNA your post are representing the USNA (I have read them) and by saying someone is off by a chromosome is completely disrespectful, unprofessional and unbecoming of a Officer.
 
Wow! Someone needs to brush up on their genetics. This was so harmless - and nice.
 
thunderheadc6 said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
OtB said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
My apologizes Sir. The photo has been removed!
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“Sir”?… Wait for it…
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Screen title CaptMJ! I was in the Marine Corps and you should always respect an officers title wether still in or not. My son is a candidate and even if it were him he was raised in a Marine Corps household and it’s always Sir and Ma’am in this home, in school, to his boss etc. it’s a sign of respect. So unless instructed other wise ranks, bosses, teachers, authority and parents (or older family members) will always get a Sir or Ma’am!!
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I believe "the wait for it is" because Capt MJ is a Ma'am
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Got it but there need to disrespect when no disrespect was intended. I came out of pure respect.
 
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
Capt MJ said:
OtB said:
“Sir”?… Wait for it…
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Now, now. The thought behind the courtesy was appreciated, if off by a chromosome.
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Off by a chromosome?? I am a Marine Corps Veteran and so is his father. I am the 4th generation to serve our fine country my son being the 5th. So why when I his parent come with respect do you have to insult my intelligence simply because I posted a picture of my son? CaptMJ are you still in service? You are on a thread for USNA your post are representing the USNA (I have read them) and by saying someone is off by a chromosome is completely disrespectful, unprofessional and unbecoming of a Officer.
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I personally took the post to be in jest. Referring to the X/Y chromosomal difference between male and female. I did not observe disrespect or an insult on intelligence to be implied. Wishing all admins, parents, and students all the best.
 
ders_dad said:
Wow! Someone needs to brush up on their genetics. This was so harmless - and nice.
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I had no idea she was a she. I have a niece w a rare chromosome disorder where she is missing a chromosome and is blind and partially deaf so by saying off by a chromosome that’s the first thing I thought. I don’t creep on people’s profile to know she was a female Capt. When I served there were very few female Officers so excuse me for believing CaptMJ was female
 
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AZ Mid 23 said:
1) Jett22 / Self / LOA / 19-Oct-18 /Undecided /FL/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
2) JollyRoger / DS / No LOA / 26-Oct-18 /Undecided /IL/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
3) pnnwildcat / Self / No LOA /26-Oct-18 /Undecided /WA/ NJROTC Nomination / Direct Appointment
4) Ah1joeam / DS / No LOA / 26-Oct-18 /Undecided /MI/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
5) BirdMan0198 / Self / No LOA / 02-Nov-18 /Undecided /TX/ MCJROTC Nomination / Direct Appointment
6) nitbol / Self / LOA / 15-Nov-18 /Undecided /CT/ Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
7) hlemanus / Self / No LOA / 07-Nov-18 /Accepted /VA/ PresidentialNomination/ Direct Appointment
8) eiei / DD / LOA / 16-Nov-18 /Undecided /KS/ Presidential & Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
9) OdysseyDawn / Self / No LOA /30-Nov-18 /Undecided /MS/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
10) thompson42 / Self / No LOA /06-Dec-18 /Accepted /FL/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
11) themanwith9hands / Self / LOA / 11-Dec-18 /Accepted /NJ/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
12) aeo717 / Self / LOA / 12-Dec-18 /Accepted /PA/ CongressionalNomination / Direct Appointment
13) caseman / DS / LOA / 12-Dec-18 /Accepted /MI/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
14) dgusafa/ Self / LOA / 12-Dec-18 /Accepted /AZ/ Senator Nomination / Direct Appointment
15) kgrant19/ Self / LOA / 16-Dec-18 /Undecided /OH/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
16) Hopefullmom2023 / DS / LOA / 26-Dec-18 /Undecided /FL/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
17) cadetmom2020 / DS / LOA / 26-Dec-18 /Undecided /NC/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
18) JP2019TP / DS / LOA / 20-Dec-18 /Accepted /IL/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
19) ATXdad19 / DS / No LOA / 17-Dec-18 /Accepted TX/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
20) Academy4me / Self / LOA / 20-Dec-18 /Accepted /KY/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
21) 2ndinline / Self / No LOA / 26-Dec-18 /Accepted /MI/ Presidential & Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
22) TNelvis / DS / No LOA / 03-Jan-19 /Declined /TN/ CongressionalNomination / Direct Appointment
23) Landlock / DS / No LOA / 03-Jan-19 /Accepted /VA/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
24) Navy2023 / Self / No LOA / 04-Jan-19 /Will Accept /MO/ Congressional & Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
25) Navymom17540 / DS / No LOA / 08-Jan-19 /Will Accept /PA/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
26) Waxby / Self / No LOA / 27-Nov-18 /Accepted /OK/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
27) 23Lt / Self / No LOA / 09-Jan-19 /Accepted /UT/ Congressional & Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
28) brewer90 / DD / No LOA / 09-Jan-19 /Undecided /CA/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
29) TANG / Self / LOA / 26-Dec-18 /Accepted /MD/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
30) GoCubbies /DD/ No LOA/ 16 Jan 19 /Undecided /IL/ Presidential & Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
31) Swimts / Self / No LOA / 31-Dec-18 /Will Accept /MD/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
32) Readytolead / Self / No LOA / 16-Jan-19 /Accepted /CA/ SenatorialNomination / Direct Appointment
33) Blessedmom/DS/No LOA/19-Jan-19/Will Accept/PA/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
34) USNA23'Hopeful/ Self / No LOA/ 23-Jan-19/Accepted/GA/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
35)brewmeist/DS/LOA/23-Jan-19/Will Accept/PA/CongressionalNomination/Direct Appointment
36)usma23apache/self/LOA/23-Jan-19/Undecided/NY/Senatorial Nomination/Direct Appointment
37)DMV1962/DS/LOA/23-Jan-19/Accepted/DC/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
38) academyboundd /Self / LOA / 23-Jan-19 /Undecided /KS/ Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
39) jn11n /Self / LOA / 23-Jan-19 /Accepted/MA/Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
40)Usna77 /DD /LOA /23-Jan-19 /Undecided /OH/ Congressional & Senatorial Nomination /Direct Appointment
41) jhc23 / Self /LOA /23-Jan-19 /Accepted /LA/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
42)B-Wood28 /Self /LOA / 23-Jan-19 /Accepted /NY/ Congressional and Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
43) sa_applicant2023 /Self /No LOA /23-Jan-19 /Undecided /NY/Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
44) MG23Hopeful/DS/LOA /23-Jan-19 /Declined (accepted USMA) /NV/Senatorial, Congressional /Direct Appointment
45) MMax5/Self/No-LOA/09-Jan-19/Will-Accept/CT/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
46) mszwed/Self/No LOA/23-Jan-19/Undecided/NY/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
47) GreenGate1/DS/LOA/24-Jan-19/Undecided/CO/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
48) Taffy3/Self/No LOA/23-Jan-19/Will accept/NY/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
49) CadeTrauger99/Self/LOA/23-Jan-19/Accepted/MD/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
50) AZ Mid 23/ Self/ No LOA/ 23-Jan-19/ Accepted/ AZ/ Congressional & Senatorial Nomination/ Direct Appointment
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mara said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
Capt MJ said:
OtB said:
“Sir”?… Wait for it…
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Now, now. The thought behind the courtesy was appreciated, if off by a chromosome.
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Off by a chromosome?? I am a Marine Corps Veteran and so is his father. I am the 4th generation to serve our fine country my son being the 5th. So why when I his parent come with respect do you have to insult my intelligence simply because I posted a picture of my son? CaptMJ are you still in service? You are on a thread for USNA your post are representing the USNA (I have read them) and by saying someone is off by a chromosome is completely disrespectful, unprofessional and unbecoming of a Officer.
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I personally took the post to be in jest. Referring to the X/Y chromosomal difference between male and female. I did not observe disrespect or an insult on intelligence to be implied. Wishing all admins, parents, and students all the best.
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I get that now but I do have a niece whom is blind deaf and mentally delayed because of a missing chromosome so to me it was kind of a stab at the heart strings because she struggles daily and will never be able to live a normal life. It’s heartbreaking. But thank you for being kind!
 
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
ders_dad said:
Wow! Someone needs to brush up on their genetics. This was so harmless - and nice.
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I had no idea she was a she. I have a niece w a rare chromosome disorder where she is missing a chromosome and is blind and partially deaf so by saying off by a chromosome that’s the first thing I thought. I don’t creep on people’s profile to know she was a female Capt. When I served there were very few female Officers it’s for me so excuse me for believing CaptMJ was female
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USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
mara said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
Capt MJ said:
OtB said:
“Sir”?… Wait for it…
Click to expand...

Now, now. The thought behind the courtesy was appreciated, if off by a chromosome.
Click to expand...
Off by a chromosome?? I am a Marine Corps Veteran and so is his father. I am the 4th generation to serve our fine country my son being the 5th. So why when I his parent come with respect do you have to insult my intelligence simply because I posted a picture of my son? CaptMJ are you still in service? You are on a thread for USNA your post are representing the USNA (I have read them) and by saying someone is off by a chromosome is completely disrespectful, unprofessional and unbecoming of a Officer.
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I personally took the post to be in jest. Referring to the X/Y chromosomal difference between male and female. I did not observe disrespect or an insult on intelligence to be implied. Wishing all admins, parents, and students all the best.
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I get that now but I do have a niece whom is blind deaf and mentally delayed because of a missing chromosome so to me it was kind of a stab at the heart strings because she struggles daily and will never be able to live a normal life. It’s heartbreaking. But thank you for being kind!
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As a teacher of students with special needs I understand the defensive nature of your post. I believe this was a simple misunderstanding. Again, best of luck to all.
 
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
gardener4 said:
I have aged 5 years worrying over this for DD. She is cool as a cucumber and has a backup plan in place. Congrats to all. Lots of appointments remain. May they go to the best of the best. Go Navy! Still hopeful! It ain’t over yet.
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I am right there with you anxiety through the roof !! But as I learned very well during my time in the Marine Corp...Hurry up and wait. Fingers crossed and still hopeful!! My question though is there a time limit for one to decide to accept before it could be offered to someone who is certain and has dreamt of this opportunity there whole life?
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Don’t recall the deadline. I have read that they anticipate a certain number of declines. DD plans a career with The USMC. Thank you for your service and the service of your family.
 
mara said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
ders_dad said:
Wow! Someone needs to brush up on their genetics. This was so harmless - and nice.
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I had no idea she was a she. I have a niece w a rare chromosome disorder where she is missing a chromosome and is blind and partially deaf so by saying off by a chromosome that’s the first thing I thought. I don’t creep on people’s profile to know she was a female Capt. When I served there were very few female Officers it’s for me so excuse me for believing CaptMJ was female
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USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
mara said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
Capt MJ said:
OtB said:
“Sir”?… Wait for it…
Click to expand...

Now, now. The thought behind the courtesy was appreciated, if off by a chromosome.
Click to expand...
Off by a chromosome?? I am a Marine Corps Veteran and so is his father. I am the 4th generation to serve our fine country my son being the 5th. So why when I his parent come with respect do you have to insult my intelligence simply because I posted a picture of my son? CaptMJ are you still in service? You are on a thread for USNA your post are representing the USNA (I have read them) and by saying someone is off by a chromosome is completely disrespectful, unprofessional and unbecoming of a Officer.
Click to expand...


I personally took the post to be in jest. Referring to the X/Y chromosomal difference between male and female. I did not observe disrespect or an insult on intelligence to be implied. Wishing all admins, parents, and students all the best.
Click to expand...
I get that now but I do have a niece whom is blind deaf and mentally delayed because of a missing chromosome so to me it was kind of a stab at the heart strings because she struggles daily and will never be able to live a normal life. It’s heartbreaking. But thank you for being kind!
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As a teacher of students with special needs I understand the defensive nature of your post. I believe this was a simple misunderstanding. Again, best of luck to all.
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That is was! And thank you again!
 
gardener4 said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
gardener4 said:
I have aged 5 years worrying over this for DD. She is cool as a cucumber and has a backup plan in place. Congrats to all. Lots of appointments remain. May they go to the best of the best. Go Navy! Still hopeful! It ain’t over yet.
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I am right there with you anxiety through the roof !! But as I learned very well during my time in the Marine Corp...Hurry up and wait. Fingers crossed and still hopeful!! My question though is there a time limit for one to decide to accept before it could be offered to someone who is certain and has dreamt of this opportunity there whole life?
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Don’t recall the deadline. I have read that they anticipate a certain number of declines. DD plans a career with The USMC. Thank you for your service and the service of your family.
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If I could love this I would!! USMC is the best choice I could of made even though I was raised in a Navy household! My son has his back up with the Navy. They do have enlisted to officer programs, ask your recruiter about them if he is interested in serving as a officer! Best of luck and there is still hope!! Fingers crossed for the both of us!
 
1) Jett22 / Self / LOA / 19-Oct-18 /Undecided /FL/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
2) JollyRoger / DS / No LOA / 26-Oct-18 /Undecided /IL/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
3) pnnwildcat / Self / No LOA /26-Oct-18 /Undecided /WA/ NJROTC Nomination / Direct Appointment
4) Ah1joeam / DS / No LOA / 26-Oct-18 /Undecided /MI/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
5) BirdMan0198 / Self / No LOA / 02-Nov-18 /Undecided /TX/ MCJROTC Nomination / Direct Appointment
6) nitbol / Self / LOA / 15-Nov-18 /Undecided /CT/ Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
7) hlemanus / Self / No LOA / 07-Nov-18 /Accepted /VA/ PresidentialNomination/ Direct Appointment
8) eiei / DD / LOA / 16-Nov-18 /Undecided /KS/ Presidential & Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
9) OdysseyDawn / Self / No LOA /30-Nov-18 /Undecided /MS/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
10) thompson42 / Self / No LOA /06-Dec-18 /Accepted /FL/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
11) themanwith9hands / Self / LOA / 11-Dec-18 /Accepted /NJ/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
12) aeo717 / Self / LOA / 12-Dec-18 /Accepted /PA/ CongressionalNomination / Direct Appointment
13) caseman / DS / LOA / 12-Dec-18 /Accepted /MI/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
14) dgusafa/ Self / LOA / 12-Dec-18 /Accepted /AZ/ Senator Nomination / Direct Appointment
15) kgrant19/ Self / LOA / 16-Dec-18 /Undecided /OH/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
16) Hopefullmom2023 / DS / LOA / 26-Dec-18 /Undecided /FL/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
17) cadetmom2020 / DS / LOA / 26-Dec-18 /Undecided /NC/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
18) JP2019TP / DS / LOA / 20-Dec-18 /Accepted /IL/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
19) ATXdad19 / DS / No LOA / 17-Dec-18 /Accepted TX/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
20) Academy4me / Self / LOA / 20-Dec-18 /Accepted /KY/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
21) 2ndinline / Self / No LOA / 26-Dec-18 /Accepted /MI/ Presidential & Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
22) TNelvis / DS / No LOA / 03-Jan-19 /Declined /TN/ CongressionalNomination / Direct Appointment
23) Landlock / DS / No LOA / 03-Jan-19 /Accepted /VA/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
24) Navy2023 / Self / No LOA / 04-Jan-19 /Will Accept /MO/ Congressional & Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
25) Navymom17540 / DS / No LOA / 08-Jan-19 /Will Accept /PA/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
26) Waxby / Self / No LOA / 27-Nov-18 /Accepted /OK/ Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment
27) 23Lt / Self / No LOA / 09-Jan-19 /Accepted /UT/ Congressional & Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
28) brewer90 / DD / No LOA / 09-Jan-19 /Undecided /CA/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
29) TANG / Self / LOA / 26-Dec-18 /Accepted /MD/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
30) GoCubbies /DD/ No LOA/ 16 Jan 19 /Undecided /IL/ Presidential & Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
31) Swimts / Self / No LOA / 31-Dec-18 /Will Accept /MD/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
32) Readytolead / Self / No LOA / 16-Jan-19 /Accepted /CA/ SenatorialNomination / Direct Appointment
33) Blessedmom/DS/No LOA/19-Jan-19/Will Accept/PA/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
34) USNA23'Hopeful/ Self / No LOA/ 23-Jan-19/Accepted/GA/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
35)brewmeist/DS/LOA/23-Jan-19/Will Accept/PA/CongressionalNomination/Direct Appointment
36)usma23apache/self/LOA/23-Jan-19/Undecided/NY/Senatorial Nomination/Direct Appointment
37)DMV1962/DS/LOA/23-Jan-19/Accepted/DC/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
38) academyboundd /Self / LOA / 23-Jan-19 /Undecided /KS/ Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
39) jn11n /Self / LOA / 23-Jan-19 /Accepted/MA/Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
40)Usna77 /DD /LOA /23-Jan-19 /Undecided /OH/ Congressional & Senatorial Nomination /Direct Appointment
41) jhc23 / Self /LOA /23-Jan-19 /Accepted /LA/ Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
42)B-Wood28 /Self /LOA / 23-Jan-19 /Accepted /NY/ Congressional and Senatorial Nomination / Direct Appointment
43) sa_applicant2023 /Self /No LOA /23-Jan-19 /Undecided /NY/Congressional Nomination / Direct Appointment
44) MG23Hopeful/DS/LOA /23-Jan-19 /Declined (accepted USMA) /NV/Senatorial, Congressional /Direct Appointment
45) MMax5/Self/No-LOA/09-Jan-19/Will-Accept/CT/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
46) mszwed/Self/No LOA/23-Jan-19/Undecided/NY/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
47) GreenGate1/DS/LOA/24-Jan-19/Undecided/CO/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
48) Taffy3/Self/No LOA/23-Jan-19/Will accept/NY/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
49) CadeTrauger99/Self/LOA/23-Jan-19/Accepted/MD/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
50) AZ Mid 23/ Self/ No LOA/ 23-Jan-19/ Accepted/ AZ/ Congressional & Senatorial Nomination/ Direct Appointment
51) FutureAcademyDad?/DD/No LOA/28-Jan-19/Undecided/CA/Congressional Nomination/Direct Appointment
 
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
gardener4 said:
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
gardener4 said:
I have aged 5 years worrying over this for DD. She is cool as a cucumber and has a backup plan in place. Congrats to all. Lots of appointments remain. May they go to the best of the best. Go Navy! Still hopeful! It ain’t over yet.
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I am right there with you anxiety through the roof !! But as I learned very well during my time in the Marine Corp...Hurry up and wait. Fingers crossed and still hopeful!! My question though is there a time limit for one to decide to accept before it could be offered to someone who is certain and has dreamt of this opportunity there whole life?
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Don’t recall the deadline. I have read that they anticipate a certain number of declines. DD plans a career with The USMC. Thank you for your service and the service of your family.
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If I could love this I would!! USMC is the best choice I could of made even though I was raised in a Navy household! My son has his back up with the Navy. They do have enlisted to officer programs, ask your recruiter about them if he is interested in serving as a officer! Best of luck and there is still hope!! Fingers crossed for the both of us!
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DD was awarded a full USMC Scholarship and a supplemental academic scholarship to a large public school. She hopes for an appointment to USNA. All will be well, I just know everything she has done these past 4 years has been with the goal of appointment to The USNA. But she knows it’s tough.
 
USNA_Candidate2023_Parent said:
gardener4 said:
I have aged 5 years worrying over this for DD. She is cool as a cucumber and has a backup plan in place. Congrats to all. Lots of appointments remain. May they go to the best of the best. Go Navy! Still hopeful! It ain’t over yet.
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I am right there with you anxiety through the roof !! But as I learned very well during my time in the Marine Corp...Hurry up and wait. Fingers crossed and still hopeful!! My question though is there a time limit for one to decide to accept before it could be offered to someone who is certain and has dreamt of this opportunity there whole life?
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My daughter is one of the undecided. I have seen this thought posted numerous times the last few weeks by various posters... "They need to decide fast so the spot can go to someone who really wants it." While I don't know everyones position on being undecided, let me offer some insight to hers. First, like everyone else this has been almost a year in the works. It was a uphill battle with little time to actually think she might get the appointment. The reality of leaving everything she knows in life for the unknown has taken a bit to sink in. Second, she does not have the benefit of growing up in a military family. Her experience of SA's is limited. We have asked her to wait until after her CVW next month to make a final decision. I believe she has earned the right to make the best decision for her without regard for the "next person waiting." As has been said multiple times on this forum, the SA's and (N/A/AF) ROTC scholarships make allowances for a certain number of declines.
I don't think a 17 year old taking a few weeks to make a decision that, at the least, affects them for the next 9 years of their life is selfish or wrong. If I were betting, I would bet on her accepting but I will never push her to make the decision quickly or lightly.
 
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