Hold means you are on the waiting list, both for your state and nationally. You can remain on Hold until May as those who have been offered appointments mull over their decision.
Go to the Academy's Cross Country page - http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/mxc/index
Click on Recruiting and fill in the questionnaire. Also, if you click on Coaches you can get the coach's e-mail address.
As per the Academy's website - "Required testing must be completed by the first test date of the year in which admission is sought, unless permission is requested and received, in writing, from the Academy's director of admissions. All tests should be taken within 16 months prior to the month of...
When I was there we were able to buy a Varsity Club coat (I still have mine). It had USMMA and your year on the front. We were authorized to wear it instead of the standard issue winter coat.
It certainly can't hurt but I am a graduate, Academy Field Rep and an Alumni Award winner and my son (who was also being recruited for a sport) did not get in. Grades and SAT scores are much more important as well as which state the candidate is from. My son had good (but not great) SAT scores...
So I take it most get two rings these days? I couldn't afford one ring as the price of gold hit $850/ounce back in 1980 (which is the reason I had to settle for a ring made of Precium)! My inscription was my name and 'Deck' except the 'e' looked like an 'i'! LOL!!
My Mom had an envelope full of stuff (sea year letters, report cards, program from KP/Army baseball game, etc.). Seems just like yesterday, Carey. Where the hell did the time go?