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Haven’t you been following Jay Powell’s press conferences? … he still has a lot of work to do on the $$$ of …
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.I think bacon rashers are the currency here.
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My son got an appointment with good credentials from a northeast state … His district was not competitive at all.All depends where you’re from. less competitive states, those scores and accolades would likely get an appointment. Same scores and accolades from competitive states and very likely he would not get a nomination much less an appointment. A huge factor depends on where your from. The Academies want diversity and inclusion. Honestly, they could fill an entire class from three to four North East states if strictly going off grades, SAT scores and true D1 athletes.
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100%. In my case, it was because Admissions make a mistake with my file (paper in the Stone Age). I was probably "academically overqualified" as I had covered all of the NAPS/plebe year math/science before in HS (AP Chem, AP Physics & AP Calculus) and had a good SAT score. But Admissions, I think, wanted to make amends and I ended up going to NAPS instead of Johns Hopkins (much to my mother's initial dismay).First, I'm not sure anyone other than Admissions knows why some kids are recommended for NAPS or Foundation and others aren't.
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Haven’t you been following Jay Powell’s press conferences? … he still has a lot of work to do on the $$$ of …
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US Code Search the US Code linked for Key Word additional appointment. There is an entry for Army, AF, and Navy. The number isn't specified but these additional appointments are defined and the 'category' is used every year at these three academies. There may be a more current version than 2011 of this US Code but the more recent versions would likely be similar.What is your source for the information you provide about the "NWL," "AAs," and numbers filled? Where did you obtain information that WCS is not considered with respect to AAs?
And the current DANT is from MO.It is inaccurate to say that kids from less competitive states or districts are less qualified than those from competitive areas. While there is typically a smaller number of qualified candidates in those areas, those who are qualified may well be exceptional. Two of the last 4 USNA Superintendents were from North Dakota.
As an example, take exceptional Candidate A. If she lives in North Dakota, there are probably at most a handful of candidates with similar qualifications. Given that there are at 3 MOC slots each year, she's likely to be appointed. If that same Candidate A lives in super-competitive northern VA, there are probably at least 25 candidates in her district and maybe another 50 state-wide with similar qualifications. That's 75 extremely well qualified candidates vying for the same 3 MOC slots.
Conversely, take fully qualified but unexceptional Candidate B. If he lives in WY, he may be the only qualified candidate in his district. Thus, he would almost certainly be appointed. If Candidate B lived in highly competitive Annapolis, he probably wouldn't have a chance.
Obviously, the situation is more complicated than the simplistic explanation above. Nonetheless, the point is that one should never assume that appointees from SD or WY or certain districts are less qualified than an appointee from San Diego. They just have less competition . . . and that is the decision of Congress, not the SAs.
. I'll have to call my lawyer.US Code Search the US Code linked for Key Word additional appointment. There is an entry for Army, AF, and Navy. The number isn't specified but these additional appointments are defined and the 'category' is used every year at these three academies. There may be a more current version than 2011 of this US Code but the more recent versions would likely be similar.
Agreed - wish I'd found this forum sooner!Wow ! Seriously , I did a google search for service academy application when DD was first applying and found this forum and told DD about it . CFA , nomination interview prep , DODMERb info and pretty much any other questions she and I had were answered just lurking here . Plus I met a lot of nice folks who were also going through the process with their kids .
Last year my MOC had well over 70 applicants for nominations to the Service Academies in a very competitive district. Actually, we tied for the most admitted to USMA (17) in the entire nation and quite a few to USNA (9) so the competitive level is pretty high. That said, we did not have 10 APPLICANTS to USAFA nor USMMA so the competitive slates were below 10.A candidate is competing against 10 slate members, no matter how populated the state.
.Wow. So much misinformation here I dont know where to start. ( That said, Refugees comment is accurate.. he was way smarter than me!)
I can see where how I typed what I was trying to express doesn’t read right…..Last year my MOC had well over 70 applicants for nominations to the Service Academies in a very competitive district. Actually, we tied for the most admitted to USMA (17) in the entire nation and quite a few to USNA (9) so the competitive level is pretty high. That said, we did not have 10 APPLICANTS to USAFA nor USMMA so the competitive slates were below 10.
For DOD SA's, there are only 3 MOC slates (2 senatorial & 1 House of Rep.) for each candidate, regardless of how many congressman are in that State. There would be no increased opportunity for States with more Representatives. Candidates, of course, are also eligible for V.P. Nom., and perhaps others.I can see where how I typed what I was trying to express doesn’t read right…..
There are more slates from places with more congressmen/woman. So perhaps one could argue that the opportunity to get on a slate increases.
Point is still the same: one cannot assume they are less qualified than a ‘competitive’ state.
I understand. I wasn’t connecting the competitive thought in my brain, with what came out my fingers., in the competitive picture. I actually do know that a person can only apply for 3 MOC’sFor DOD SA's, there are only 3 MOC slates (2 senatorial & 1 House of Rep.) for each candidate, regardless of how many congressman are in that State. There would be no increased opportunity for States with more Representatives. They, of course are also eligible for V.P. Nom., and perhaps others.
Current NAPSTER, there's definitely no such thing as being overqualified for NAPS. There are people here who got 1400s on the SAT and had 4.5 GPAs who are also recruited varsity athletes. People ask why they got sent to NAPS- they're killing it with all A's/B's in advanced/intermediate courses. Even the smartest people struggle here, there's definitely no such thing as being overqualified.My son has an interview appointment with both our Congressman panel and Senator panel this weekend. His grades are good (top 5% of class, 3.95 GPA), he's an Eagle Scout, is a team leader at his job, in NHS, taking AP Chinese, 1st tenor sax in jazz band, lots of service hours.
However, his SAT scores are a bit low (670/670) and he hasn't done any sports since his sophomore year (basketball club team). He's working out to improve his CFA scores, and will be taking the SAT (or ACT) again, but there's not a lot he can do about his lack of participation in sports now. So, he's competitive ... but average.
He's also not a minority. Just a white young male who works hard in school and at his job.
He's completed his DoDMERB and had his BGO interview, so he's moving along.
So - would he qualify for NAPS if he didn't get an appointment? Or are his grades too high? How does a candidate get an appointment if they can't check the athletics box? A miracle?