bluehopeful56
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Curious if they have already started or not.
So true!! For my DS, his first application was for c/o 2023, he was med DQ with no waiver requested and the wait was much easier. Last year, "limbo" status for my DS started on 21 April with candidate status still showing in portal after the big TWE drop. On Mother's Day (10 May) he received the FFS offer. Those weeks in limbo were more stressful than the waiting between mid-January (with 2 noms and 3Q status) through the big TWE drop.In April of last year, there was a notice on the portal that decisions would be made by 4/21. On that date, most TWEs went out. However there were a few appointments and falcon scholarship offers after that date. Those who received later appointments or falcon foundation offers were the few who were still in candidate status on 4/21.
EXACTLY the same situation here with my DD. Her friends are selecting roommates and planning for sorority rush..she is looking at boots for BCT. She has had a good attitude but is just so ready for answers.Plan for Plan B...My DD is set for Plan B so she's not consantly worrying about an academy. And it has really made her much happier and less anxious knowing that she's ready if an academy doesn't work out. It isn't easy when friends that aren't applying for academies are committing to other schools and planning their futures while these fine students are pulling their hair out waiting....
How much of a role will ACT/SAT scores play this year? AFROTC scholarship did not need any test scorest this year. My son is a finalist for the AFROTC scholarship, but really wants acceptance to the AFA.Hey all!
Don't put faith in dates from the past. While they "may" be close to this cycle, they may be off. This cycle is VERY different. We have candidates being evaluated that have no SAT or ACT scores; we have candidates with those scores, and many other iterations. And all of this has to be worked out, digested, and "figgered out" by RRS before they begin the mass mailing.
That being said, don't discount the ability of those folks!! They are amazing!! I'm truly awed by the amount of work they've been doing the past six months and almost all of it from home.
Officially, they have not told ALO's of any "expect this" dates.
Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
Nobody on this forum has that answer. I have no idea. I'm as curious as parents as I'm an ALO and I have some great candidates with ACT/SAT scores and I have some great candidates without ACT/SAT scores. How will they be compared? How will they be scored, weighted? I have no idea. What I do know is that USAFA/RRS has been working on this for a LONG time. In my mind, it's a nightmare scenario: what do you do?How much of a role will ACT/SAT scores play this year? AFROTC scholarship did not need any test scorest this year. My son is a finalist for the AFROTC scholarship, but really wants acceptance to the AFA.
When I got mine, both years I woke up to an email letting me know there was a message on my portal.are rejections only sent out in letters or do they email the candidates to check their portal?
It was my dream since middle school, I've been rejected twice but I'm still here. A rejection doesn't = end of the road. Keep your head up and it's not over until there's a TWE that says it is. However, the past two years I've been at UC Berkeley and I'm beyond thankful for the growth and opportunities I've had attending. Those two years definitely prepared me better than anything else could have for the responsibilities as a cadet.I would just hate for the academy to lose out on such a fine young man due to a lower than average test score. Yes, I am his father but he has all the tools and the results to back up my claim. He has been dreaming for this since he was 12. His plan B is already in place scholarship or not.
How do you know if you’re a “finalist” for an AFROTC scholarship? DS son’s portal says “STATUS: Eligible”. I see nothing saying ”finalist” or “semi-finalist” status...How much of a role will ACT/SAT scores play this year? AFROTC scholarship did not need any test scorest this year. My son is a finalist for the AFROTC scholarship, but really wants acceptance to the AFA.
There are different AFROTC HSSP boards. If your DS says eligible, you're probably on the February board instead of the December (I believe) one.How do you know if you’re a “finalist” for an AFROTC scholarship? DS son’s portal says “STATUS: Eligible”. I see nothing saying ”finalist” or “semi-finalist” status...