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My son did not receive a nomination and late April we checked the portal and there was a letter they closed his file due to lack of nomination. Sad day here but he’s on to plan B and very excited. This was a long process unfortunately we live in a very competitive state. Good luck to all who...

Thanks for all the responses. His application has been completed since August. He received a letter from MOC stating he was not selected for a nomination. This is all new for us. We missed the deadline for Arotc scholarship. We live in a highly competitive area. Prep school was our last hope. He...

My son did not receive a nomination. What happens now? Is it over? What about prep school? When are you invited to attend prep school if that’s an option?

It’s not over yet. Your name goes onto a National list and any unused nominations from other states can be awarded to you. Keep your fingers crossed! Also from my understanding you don’t need a nomination to be invited to attend the prep school. Best of luck!

Anyone hear from Maloney - NY

I haven’t met a West Point grad whose children did not get in. Just saying...

I’ve been to the USMAPS website and they give no information regarding how one gains acceptance, when you would be notified if invited to the prep school. It’s very frustrating!

They want sat or act scores for sle

Yes!

What # is considered a passing CFA?

My DS is colorblind to muddy reds and greens when they are together. He has no problem identifying the colors individually . It is only identifiable when given the color blind tests and he cannot see the image behind the pattern. Anyone have any knowledge if this is a major issue for USMA? Is it...

My son is a junior and is applying to USMA. Is it to early to apply for a nomination now, even though he has until September to get it in?