USNA Application Status Change: "Conditional (LOA)"

Heatherg21 said:
My kid didn’t have an LOA but I did advise him to take copies of his most recent resume with him to his MOC and SA interviews. If he had an LOA I would have advised him to politely attach it as an attachment in an email to the POC for each MOC and bring hand copy to interviews.
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Mine sent email asking if she could provide a copy and told “No need”, they have it or information as such.
 
Certainly could be the case. Regular people will never know how many LOAs were given out, or how many in specific areas.

There could also be the thought by the MoCs that if USNA gave the LOA to a kid, the Academy will "find" them a nom on their own when they are finishing up putting the class together.

(Our House rep did give my kid a nom to the USAFA, but he got the TWE on the big culling day in April of that cycle).

Again, USNA didn't apply a discretionary nom to him either.
 
dberkeley said:
Mine sent email asking if she could provide a copy and told “No need”, they have it or information as such.
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MOCs can see it in the system. I have sat on panels in 3 states. 1 extremely competitive with 150+ candidate. 1 with somewhere between 10-20+ and another that doesn’t even get 10 applicants. Each one I knew if they had an LOA. I was provided with each applicants full MOC application. I read every LOR, stat, etc. I figured it was my job to go in prepared. Not all MOC coordinators are created equal, but most do a good job. The Annapolis area is really competitive for USNA, even if a candidate doesn’t have an LOA, there are plenty with water walker level stats.
 
Additionally, someone with an LOA may not accept their offer, even if conditions are met.

There is NOTHING anyone can do to compete, or secure an LOA. It’s a class building tool admissions uses. And they know what they are doing.
 
You have to know LOAs are often referred to around here as unicorns which show up in portals as Admissions wishes, at any time, for any reason, at any point in the application. If one shows up in your portal, rejoice. Don’t spend any energy going looking for them. Most cadets and midshipmen didn’t have them. And - it may or may not have anything to do with any stats. The SA has decided you would be a good fit. Fulfill conditions if specified, and there should be a seat waiting for you.



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Catparent said:
Yes, my child received one last week.
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I wonder if this was issued after most application has been completed, especially after BGO interview is checked off as in the case for DD's WP application.
 
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dberkeley said:
I wonder if this was issued after most application has been completed, especially after BGO interview is checked off as in the case for DD's WP application.
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Could be. My child’s application is complete, including the interview. Also medically qualified and CFA passed.
 
Just submitted my CFA and finally everything in my application will be done. Reading about all the LOAs in this thread, as somebody in a competitive west coast district I'm hoping to receive one too! I'm applying to MIT early as a recruit + ROTC, so an LOA would be really nice mentally to have before the early deadline. It's a bit hard to not wonder where one is lacking however, even though I understand people are saying there is no rhyme or reason... 1590 SAT 4.0 3 sports and leadership, community service involvement, sibling at the USNA, what more do they want 😭:eek::hammer:
 
JohnnyBoy said:
Just submitted my CFA and finally everything in my application will be done. Reading about all the LOAs in this thread, as somebody in a competitive west coast district I'm hoping to receive one too! I'm applying to MIT early as a recruit + ROTC, so an LOA would be really nice mentally to have before the early deadline. It's a bit hard to not wonder where one is lacking however, even though I understand people are saying there is no rhyme or reason... 1590 SAT 4.0 3 sports and leadership, community service involvement, sibling at the USNA, what more do they want 😭:eek::hammer:
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Hang in there. Do the best you can, go PT to bleed off stress, be present in the now and enjoy family and friends.

If your plan to attend USNA succeeds, these are the last months you will live full-time at home for at least 9 years. The rest of the time you are visiting for short periods. Since you are a mid sib, you know this.

Focus on what you can control.
 
That's true, I didn't think about that... college apps are just so stressful that having any sort of reassurance at this point would be a blessing. Off to sports, so I guess I'm taking your advice already haha 😅
 
Interesting. As others have pointed out, the process can be different every year. My daughter received LOA via email 10/1/2022. I don't know what her portal showed.
 
JohnnyBoy said:
That's true, I didn't think about that... college apps are just so stressful that having any sort of reassurance at this point would be a blessing. Off to sports, so I guess I'm taking your advice already haha 😅
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BZ! Go sweat it out.
 
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