Recent content by GoBlue1984

Everyone that is 3Q and Nominated is put on the NWL. Without a Nomination, you cannot be appointed so you are just 3Q. Some with nominations will win an MOC slate and come off the list. Others will not win an MOC slate. Those who do not win a slate are ranked high to low by WCS. The highest 150...

Little known fact found in biographies: Grant was appointed for political reasons related to his father. While at USMA, there was talk of closing the academy and he was disappointed when it didn't happen. We might be a very different country today without his contributions, tenacity, and...

Let's say you were a National Merit Scholar, had a 2350 on your SAT, were captain on your wrestling and cross country teams (where you won state), attended Boys State, you were President of your senior class, and you nearly maxed out all phases of the CFT. Are you guaranteed admission? No. Are...

This comes up every year. I don't agree that an injury making reporting to BEAST unavailable, does not mean the APFT can't be passed for ROTC in the fall. I believe that a 4Y ROTC scholarship recipient must pass before end of September but it might be they have until the end of the semester...

You likely will not see a QNS letter until late April or May after the class is settled. A couple of years ago my DS did not receive a QNS letter from USNA until after Memorial Day.

And to make Buff's answer clear: You would be one of the 4300 who received a nomination. As for why the number is not higher (535*10 = 5350 plus VP plus Presidential): not every MOC submits a slate of 10. Also some (many) candidates receive multiple nominations.

+1 to PIMA; +1 to Buff81 I'll quote Mom3Boys: As a parent, I had a DD (no interest in being a cadet) who played band from 6th grade on. In HS, she played in all the bands. It is a huge commitment and marching band in particular is definitely a physical activity. Band does give some...

An MOC can only have up to five "charged" cadets at a time within the academy. How does her separation affect you? In every way, and in no way. Every cadet needs a nomination, and every cadet is charged against a nominating source. However not every cadet is charged against an MOC slot. Some...

I would not be concerned that you don't have it. The interviewers know that USMA will make the final determination if you are 3Q, and having it in hand will not affect their opinion of whether you should get a nomination. They are looking at you to see if you will make a good officer, not if you...

Yep. The next few months weeks will be the longest of your's and your DS' and life. Keep working on plan B's; keep updating activity records through a school counselor; keep working on HS grades to finish strong. Don't overlook scholarship opportunities just in case... I can't tell you...

Patience Padwan, Patience! Until your MOC submits their nominations to WP, you will cannot receive an acceptance letter. And although an LOA is a great sign, it is not an actual offer of admission. Keep your grades up and your nose clean, then wrap yourself in bubble wrap... Oh and don't...

Generally an email validating the additional activities or awards from the school counselor to the Regional Admissions Commander is all that is required. Email the Regional Commander if in doubt.

Hmm? :rolleyes: How could 2016 gain one and 2017 gain two?

It is an incredibly proud time! It is emotional but in a very different way than R-Day. Hang on - the roller-coaster ride has just started.

Nothing wrong with using it twice as long as it fits ...