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Well ya'll - for most of us we should know within a week. One way or another. For some - a waiting list might appear. But I am personally glad we are only 1 week away. Plan B is shaping up nicely. Although I yearn for Plan C (USMA where his older brother is). However, keeping my lips...

My older son, at USMA now was CPR right up until April 15 and then received his TWE. I guess that is why my hopes are lower for #2 son as we continue on the tortuous wait. Fortunately older son's top choice was USMA. For this guy - his is USNA in a big way. He is more patient than me and...

I have my DS investing in plan B big time at this point. If Navy comes through then great, but at this point, so late in the game, I do not have my hopes high. I know there was a direct appointment from our district (principal nominee) and an LOA who got his appointment. Not sure if DA...

So sorry, man. It is just so hard to have the rug continually pulled out from under you. Vent away.

My son had a convo w the admissions officer last week and the Major told him that he is very competitive (and that it is good he has a solid plan B), but to just hold on.......they are still trying to figure out who to charge noms to etc for many kids. It is KILLING ME!

100% feeling your pain here!

I am super familiar with USMA processes but less with Navy. Is there a 2 week period when the biggest bump of appointment offers typically go out?

Totally feel your post. It is an excruciating wait. No good advice other than to keep yourself busy, find things to do with friends and family that are fun and know that within about 8-10 weeks you will likely have an answer. Good luck to you. I bet you will be amazing wherever you end up going.

As others have mentioned - super competitive in the DMV. I did some work with Tim Kaine years ago and the Academy applicants in the area far supersede any other area in the country. for the 2018 round I know Tim got over 575 applications and I believe Beyer had over 212 (I know that is...

@Dadx4 - they do not do rolling admissions based on completion. So your child might have a 'complete-pending review' and with a nomination from November and it could take until March or April to hear one way or another. My oldest who is at USMA now - only found out in like late April that his...

No. He did not have one to USMA either. My understanding (and pls others correct me if I am wrong) is that an LOA is not a golden ticket, but a sure step in the right direction. If you get a SEN or MOC nomination and it is up to academies (i.e. no principal designee or ranked list) then they...

My DS is WA-07 and was appointed to USMA last week. He got a nomination for USNA too so we are waiting. @Gobsmacked @fortniteplayer, also curious as to your districts. I know WA-07 sent out notifications of nominations week of Dec 21 and they were posted in USNA and USMA within about 3-4 days.

M USERNAME DS/DD/SELF LOA/No LOA APPT DATE STATUS STATE NOM SOURCE DIRECT/NON-DIRECT 1 Vogelsang Self LOA 3-Nov-21 Accepted ME Presidential Direct Appointment 2 nunz6 Self LOA 20-Oct-21 Will Decline NY Presidential Direct Appointment 3 TropicJustice DS LOA 22-Oct-21 Undecided VA...

this is brilliant