Recent content by JM45

VJ305, I saw your post a while ago, and it has been weighing on my mind. First of all, pursue your own dreams, and not those that others have for you!! Second, the Academies are generally ranked as high, if not higher, than Ivy League schools. This year, I believe the expected acceptance rate of...

1) Hollywood / DD / No LOA / 14-Sep-17 / Accepted / NY / USNA Superintendent's Nomination / Direct Appointment 2) TechFlier7 / Self / LOA / 18-Sep-17 / Accepted / CA / Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment 3) CrewDad / DS / LOA Sep 2017 / Jan 16 2018 / Undecided / NY-03 / Congressional...

1) Hollywood / DD / No LOA / 14-Sep-17 / Accepted / NY / USNA Superintendent's Nomination / Direct Appointment 2) TechFlier7 / Self / LOA / 18-Sep-17 / Accepted / CA / Presidential Nomination / Direct Appointment 3) CrewDad / DS / LOA / ??-Sep-17 / Undecided / NY / Congressional Nomination / ...

Very exciting news! Congratulations!

I'm going to chime in with: *any one thing.* That is to say, at a certain point, all remaining candidates are not "just" qualified, they are "highly" qualified. So, *any* one thing that makes your candidate stand out could make all the difference.

Congrats!! DS had a similar experience from USNA! Offer came 1 month after being turned down. We can appreciate the roller coaster! Time to celebrate!

My suggestion would be to keep in mind, at every turn, there are no guarantees to any approach, and no sure-fire way to get in. Do what is best for you, and what makes sense for you, even if and especially if you don't get in next time. "Just in case." Also, keep in mind that you are more than...

Thank you!! DS received a call from USNA admissions Counselor Monday asking if he was "still interested," our MOC Tuesday, and his portal was updated today (Wednesday)!

... and it's official! Please update DS status to show ACCEPTED!! Also, a tremendous "Thank you!" To all on this forum for your support, encouragement, and words of wisdom!!

Coming from the parent of a turned down - self prep - reapplicant - turned down - revived - appointed DS ... why not!? You really never know what can happen! You have made it this far - twice - because you already have what it takes. Absolutely talk to BGO, AC, MOC, etc and find out what you...

Wow! I cannot believe I am posting this. After 2 years, a crazy roller coaster ride, multiple rejections, but a "boatload" of sheer grit and resolve, I can actually announce... 164) JM45/DS/No LOA/Appt. April 18,2017/Plan to Accept/IL-18/Congressional Nomination

Oh, make no mistake...there is no lack of excitement nor motivation! We don't know what will come of this, but we know full well the feelings of disappointment, and wouldn't wish that on anyone.

This is gut-wrenching. As an IL-18 who just received news of "renewed hope" when DS's file was re-opened, it is bittersweet, to say the very least. I would much rather have heard that a slot opened because someone decided to accept a different Academy appointment. My DS is a re-applicant, so we...

Thanks! I can't wait to see where this leads!

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