USNA Class of 2028 Waiting and Speculating

WestCoastRefugee said:
To be honest, I would have been more keen to look at reapplying if they would have just turned me down when I didn’t get a nomination. The fact that they dragged it out this long is not really a cool thing to do.
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Setting aside the “dragging” characterization, did Admissions wake up every morning mumbling bwah ha ha, how can we torture this candidate some more? You didn’t have a nom (not USNA’s fault), yet they saw enough that impressed them that they hung with you as long as they could. They said they would let most know their status by mid-April, and they did so. NASS and Inspire are recruiting and public relations outreach programs that have no impact on your candidacy, and many applicants are turned down, for simple capacity reasons. It is indeed tough news, but you are in control of how you feel and think about it. If you want to go there, you reapply, regardless of how your process played out. If you are ready to let it go, that’s okay too.
 
WestCoastRefugee said:
Possibly, but tired of all the consolation prizes. To drag someone out this long and not even make a waitlist or NAPS tells me that that there was not much consideration.
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I am certain you are a very strong candidate. They would not have kept you in consideration for this long if you were not a superstar. I am sure this stings right now - but give this a few days then please reconsider reapplying. I don't have a dog in the fight this year but two of my kids are grads and one is a current plebe and I pay attention to the incoming class stats. There are a significant number of admits - and it seems the number is increasing - who have come from another university (presuming they reapplied after a TD). Also, echoing the sentiments noted here in this thread - there is a great plan for your life, and whether it includes USNA or not - you can do great things. As a mom of kids who have graduated and are now serving, there are many ways to come to the same end. And these "Plan Bs" that I see here are amazing opportunities as well. My kids who recently graduated and are serving are working with incredible people who did ROTC, OCS, PLC, MECEP, etc. Hang in there!
 
Capt MJ said:
Setting aside the “dragging” characterization, did Admissions wake up every morning mumbling bwah ha ha, how can we torture this candidate some more? You didn’t have a nom (not USNA’s fault), yet they saw enough that impressed them that they hung with you as long as they could. They said they would let most know their status by mid-April, and they did so. NASS and Inspire are recruiting and public relations outreach programs that have no impact on your candidacy, and many applicants are turned down, for simple capacity reasons. It is indeed tough news, but you are in control of how you feel and think about it. If you want to go there, you reapply, regardless of how your process played out. If you are ready to let it go, that’s okay too.
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Agree completely. NASS, Inspire, Summer STEM - in my anecdotal analysis - do not translate to USNA appointment.
 
MaryKatherine said:
I am certain you are a very strong candidate. They would not have kept you in consideration for this long if you were not a superstar. I am sure this stings right now - but give this a few days then please reconsider reapplying. I don't have a dog in the fight this year but two of my kids are grads and one is a current plebe and I pay attention to the incoming class stats. There are a significant number of admits - and it seems the number is increasing - who have come from another university (presuming they reapplied after a TD). Also, echoing the sentiments noted here in this thread - there is a great plan for your life, and whether it includes USNA or not - you can do great things. As a mom of kids who have graduated and are now serving, there are many ways to come to the same end. And these "Plan Bs" that I see here are amazing opportunities as well. My kids who recently graduated and are serving are working with incredible people who did ROTC, OCS, PLC, MECEP, etc. Hang in there!
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Great post!

Sometimes NROTC is often portrayed as second fiddle to USNA, but in many ways it should be considered Plan A-2 as it's really an incredible opportunity.

But if USNA is where someone really wants to be, to your point, if you look at the appointment lists and class profiles, they are full of re-applicants.
 

yakety76 said:
DS received the TD update last night in his portal.... Accepted USMA appointment 15 mins later... Go Army! Beat Navy! and best of luck to all you that are still waiting for an answer!!!
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Same fate as DS --- he did exactly the same ! He even declined NROTC --- cut off all the tie to the navy ! can't join them then beat them !
 
Edmund said:
Great post!

Sometimes NROTC is often portrayed as second fiddle to USNA, but in many ways it should be considered Plan A-2 as it's really an incredible opportunity.

But if USNA is where someone really wants to be, to your point, if you look at the appointment lists and class profiles, they are full of re-applicants.
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Also, if you plan on attending medical school, your chances of going are better in ROTC vs. the SAs.
 
Edmund said:
Great post!

Sometimes NROTC is often portrayed as second fiddle to USNA, but in many ways it should be considered Plan A-2 as it's really an incredible opportunity.

But if USNA is where someone really wants to be, to your point, if you look at the appointment lists and class profiles, they are full of re-applicants.
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Absolutely. We have a daughter on 4-year ROTC at a school that is the perfect fit for her. She was not inclined to attend USNA but has found her home and expects to commission next year.
FmrAH-64DGuy said:
Also, if you plan on attending medical school, your chances of going are better in ROTC vs. the SAs.
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Someone just told me this weekend that USNA sent more kids to USUHS in 2023 than before and intends to continue doing so. Does anyone know the details?
 
Edmund said:
Hate to hear this. The roller coaster of emotions is really hard for us parents and the kids.

A lot of people think a PNom = an appointment. Unfortunately it does
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Edmund said:
Great post!

Sometimes NROTC is often portrayed as second fiddle to USNA, but in many ways it should be considered Plan A-2 as it's really an incredible opportunity.

But if USNA is where someone really wants to be, to your point, if you look at the appointment lists and class profiles, they are full of re-applicants.
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You are absolutely correct! My DS’ Plan B is 100% Plan A.5 to get him where he wants to be in 3 years. The kid graduated with an AA .. if he went USNA not 1 credit would’ve transferred over. Now he is sitting pretty with his academic load next year … and can spend time studying for his aviation test.
 
MaryKatherine said:
Absolutely. We have a daughter on 4-year ROTC at a school that is the perfect fit for her. She was not inclined to attend USNA but has found her home and expects to commission next year.

Someone just told me this weekend that USNA sent more kids to USUHS in 2023 than before and intends to continue doing so. Does anyone know the details?
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USNA has been allowing about the same number of mids to go Med Corps every year, provided they get into a U.S.-accredited med school. Where they go is the grad’s choice. Some prefer USUHS because it is AD status for pay, allowance and benefits, and they are immediately in the military medical world. One of our USNA sponsor sons chose it over the civilian med schools he got into, because he got married after USNA graduation to his long-time girlfriend (2%Club!). They wanted to start their family right away, and being AD got him full TRICARE medical and dental coverage, with dependents BAH at DC rate, etc. If they go to civilian med school, they are in inactive reserve status, get a stipend, and I think the Navy pays for the university healthcare plan, but not, I think, for family members.
 
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