I am with you there...I definitely am more on edge during this process than DD is! The waiting is the worst congratulations to your DS on the Citadel. What academies did he apply to?He did an overnight as a junior--so last November--and loved it. He is in at the Citadel (which he thinks is great although not as great as VMI) and I think he is not worried about getting into VMI. I think I am worried.
Congratulations Dancing Falcon and Teragram.
#3 is still waiting. It could be until April. (Although I was hoping with Eagle Scout and a 1250 SAT it wouldn't be this long...maybe he didn't write enough in the optional essay? Who knows.)
Congratulations again!
DD waiting on USMA and USNA also. She too is leaning away from Math/Science and towards Languages/Poli Sci. At this point Intelligence or JAG is ultimate goal so USMA first choice. I agree with dancing_falcon, my guess would be VMI is merely waiting to see how well your DS is doing this year .He applied to USMA, USNA, and USAFA. I think he is best suited for VMI--all of the physical, mental and moral preparation without so much of a math and science obligation for a bachelors in poli sci/international relations.
My son really liked our visit to Citadel. We visited in April, he met with an admissions director, and we went on a tour led by a cadet. We also stayed and watched the afternoon Parade. It's a Charleston which is a plus for mom! Lol! I have paid the deposit and medical forms are bring sent today. However... We have not visited VMI so he has nothing to compare Citadel to besides USNA and a few of our state universities. If and when he's accepted I think he will need to visit both because I've read about how many kids knew which one was a good fit after visiting both.I'm sorry I do not know the info about VMI, but may I ask your DS's thoughts on the citadel. I am considering it myself and am just wondering
My DS just completed and submitted his application to VMI. He completed his application to Citadel in September and received his acceptance rather quickly.
Does anyone have any idea how long it usually takes to hear from admissions at VMI. He just decided to look into VMI recently (a little late in the process) and I would love him to visit to both schools. He's been to Citadel but I would like him to also experience VMI, if accepted, as well as an overnight visit at Citadel.