Congratulations!OUTSTANDING! Well done!
Congratulations!OUTSTANDING! Well done!
Really happy for you and your family. Been following and rooting for your DD. Congrats and so happy for you all after that emotional rollercoaster.Plot twist for DD. She got a call an unexpected call from our senators office yesterday informing her that she received an offer of appointment. We were heart broken last week when she was TD, and today after midnight, the dreaded TD turned to a FQOA in her portal.The lady on the phone did mention a system error, and I'm thinking maybe she was one of the TD that was supposed to be WL. Still processing this, seems surreal, and immensely grateful for this second chance. DD will accept.
My guess is a waiver wasn’t approved for someone...
MDDo you know which state?
WOW!!!! Congratulations!!!Plot twist for DD. She got a call an unexpected call from our senators office yesterday informing her that she received an offer of appointment. We were heart broken last week when she was TD, and today after midnight, the dreaded TD turned to a FQOA in her portal.The lady on the phone did mention a system error, and I'm thinking maybe she was one of the TD that was supposed to be WL. Still processing this, seems surreal, and immensely grateful for this second chance. DD will accept.
CongratulationsWOW!!!! Congratulations!!!
I feel like the perfect person to answer this question. In the game of life, 2 years isn't that much. For me, USNA was the only service academy I applied to, and that is because I only WANT to be in the Navy. I DON'T want to be in the Army, AF, USSF, USCG, or attend USMMA. I've got nothing against the schools, and perhaps I would have applied if cross commissioning was more common, but I don't care for those services as much. As for why people would reapply even if they are ROTC or a different service academy, its because it was their dream. Some peoples first dream was to be in the military, some was to attend that school. For me, USNA was my first dream, and service as an officer was my second. I look at it the opposite way, do people apply for the school or the service, and the reasoning for applying SHOULD be the second. Too many people get caught up with the prestige and pride of the school, they don't actually comprehend what they're signing up for. When you spend enough time with enlisted, you'll understand how much a DIVO/PLT CDR can affect people.I am seeing a lot of people saying that they are going to reapply the next cycle even when they have appointments to other service academies in hand. I understand reapplying from an ROTC scholarship, but is putting a career on delay for 1-2 more years trying to get a specific service academy worth it to people? If so, why?
I have wanted to go USNA for over 10 years now, but USNA also was the only school that I received a "No" from. Going off to USAFA (also have USMA appointment and NROTC-MO 4yr Scholarship).
My momma heart is still so very heartbroken for you.I feel like the perfect person to answer this question. In the game of life, 2 years isn't that much. For me, USNA was the only service academy I applied to, and that is because I only WANT to be in the Navy. I DON'T want to be in the Army, AF, USSF, USCG, or attend USMMA. I've got nothing against the schools, and perhaps I would have applied if cross commissioning was more common, but I don't care for those services as much. As for why people would reapply even if they are ROTC or a different service academy, its because it was their dream. Some peoples first dream was to be in the military, some was to attend that school. For me, USNA was my first dream, and service as an officer was my second. I look at it the opposite way, do people apply for the school or the service, and the reasoning for applying SHOULD be the second. Too many people get caught up with the prestige and pride of the school, they don't actually comprehend what they're signing up for. When you spend enough time with enlisted, you'll understand how much a DIVO/PLT CDR can affect people.
I don't mean to question you or anything like that, but if it was your dream then why wouldn't you be applying again. If your first dream was to serve as an officer, than that question doesn't apply. I'm also a middle child, so I'm stubborn as hell.
I appreciate it greatly. I've come to terms, and finally realized how great I have it. Incredibly unprofessional that they dragged me along, but that certainly made getting over it a lot easier.My momma heart is still so very heartbroken for you.
Well said.I feel like the perfect person to answer this question. In the game of life, 2 years isn't that much. For me, USNA was the only service academy I applied to, and that is because I only WANT to be in the Navy. I DON'T want to be in the Army, AF, USSF, USCG, or attend USMMA. I've got nothing against the schools, and perhaps I would have applied if cross commissioning was more common, but I don't care for those services as much. As for why people would reapply even if they are ROTC or a different service academy, its because it was their dream. Some peoples first dream was to be in the military, some was to attend that school. For me, USNA was my first dream, and service as an officer was my second. I look at it the opposite way, do people apply for the school or the service, and the reasoning for applying SHOULD be the second. Too many people get caught up with the prestige and pride of the school, they don't actually comprehend what they're signing up for. When you spend enough time with enlisted, you'll understand how much a DIVO/PLT CDR can affect people.
I don't mean to question you or anything like that, but if it was your dream then why wouldn't you be applying again. If your first dream was to serve as an officer, than that question doesn't apply. I'm also a middle child, so I'm stubborn as hell.
WOW!! Congrats!!Plot twist for DD. She got a call an unexpected call from our senators office yesterday informing her that she received an offer of appointment. We were heart broken last week when she was TD, and today after midnight, the dreaded TD turned to a FQOA in her portal.The lady on the phone did mention a system error, and I'm thinking maybe she was one of the TD that was supposed to be WL. Still processing this, seems surreal, and immensely grateful for this second chance. DD will accept.
Wishing you all the best! You have awesome optionsJust got turned down. USAFA, UCLA, UChicago, UC Berkeley, or Yale now.
I feel like the perfect person to answer this question. In the game of life, 2 years isn't that much. For me, USNA was the only service academy I applied to, and that is because I only WANT to be in the Navy. I DON'T want to be in the Army, AF, USSF, USCG, or attend USMMA. I've got nothing against the schools, and perhaps I would have applied if cross commissioning was more common, but I don't care for those services as much. As for why people would reapply even if they are ROTC or a different service academy, its because it was their dream. Some peoples first dream was to be in the military, some was to attend that school. For me, USNA was my first dream, and service as an officer was my second. I look at it the opposite way, do people apply for the school or the service, and the reasoning for applying SHOULD be the second. Too many people get caught up with the prestige and pride of the school, they don't actually comprehend what they're signing up for. When you spend enough time with enlisted, you'll understand how much a DIVO/PLT CDR can affect people.
I don't mean to question you or anything like that, but if it was your dream then why wouldn't you be applying again. If your first dream was to serve as an officer, than that question doesn't apply. I'm also a middle child, so I'm stubborn as hell.
Perfect answer and this is why it is a tragedy you didn’t get accepted this cycle. I was praying you would receive an appointment more than anyone here, including my own DS. I even told him that and you are a perfect example of determination and grit. You have worked so hard and wanted this so much, I am deeply sorry.I feel like the perfect person to answer this question. In the game of life, 2 years isn't that much. For me, USNA was the only service academy I applied to, and that is because I only WANT to be in the Navy. I DON'T want to be in the Army, AF, USSF, USCG, or attend USMMA. I've got nothing against the schools, and perhaps I would have applied if cross commissioning was more common, but I don't care for those services as much. As for why people would reapply even if they are ROTC or a different service academy, its because it was their dream. Some peoples first dream was to be in the military, some was to attend that school. For me, USNA was my first dream, and service as an officer was my second. I look at it the opposite way, do people apply for the school or the service, and the reasoning for applying SHOULD be the second. Too many people get caught up with the prestige and pride of the school, they don't actually comprehend what they're signing up for. When you spend enough time with enlisted, you'll understand how much a DIVO/PLT CDR can affect people.
I don't mean to question you or anything like that, but if it was your dream then why wouldn't you be applying again. If your first dream was to serve as an officer, than that question doesn't apply. I'm also a middle child, so I'm stubborn as hell.
Start warming up for the happy dance! Congrats.Question : my son just had medical waiver cleared. He had been accepted pending this for a month. When will he see something in the mail?
Congratulations from Texas!!!I was nominated by Senator Cruz!