When does USNA start sending out TWE?

Thanks for your comments everyone. I wanted to update, DS received official "no" via email this morning. As sad as I am for him, I have to believe that something better for him awaits. And at least now he knows.... Good luck to everyone still waiting!

Omg I'm so sorry! But as those of us waiting have already said, we may get the same news tomorrow or the next day. I hope you stick around to find out how it turns out for the rest of us. I know I would because we've shared all of this stress and anxiety so far as a team. And of course he'll do great... all of our kids are over achievers to have gotten this far in the process. {{{{{hugs}}}}}
 
Thanks for your comments everyone. I wanted to update, DS received official "no" via email this morning. As sad as I am for him, I have to believe that something better for him awaits. And at least now he knows.... Good luck to everyone still waiting!
So sorry to hear this @navybrat .:( It brought tears to my eyes. Yes, mourn for a bit, remember all the good that he learned from the experience as @mpete2150 said. And we are here for you.
 
Thanks for your comments everyone. I wanted to update, DS received official "no" via email this morning. As sad as I am for him, I have to believe that something better for him awaits. And at least now he knows.... Good luck to everyone still waiting!

Sad to hear that news but at least he can now concentrate on Plan B. Aside from ROTC there are other ways to become a Naval Officer such as OCS, Direct Commission (Medical), Reserve, Guard or reapply for next year. Good luck in his next endeavor.
 
So sorry to hear this @navybrat .:( It brought tears to my eyes. Yes, mourn for a bit, remember all the good that he learned from the experience as @mpete2150 said. And we are here for you.

Beautifully said roguemom35. I have to say this brought tears to my eyes as well. Not tears of sadness, tears of pride. Proud of the kids who have decided to put service over self, proud of their parents who encourage them along the way when it's so much easier to say no, and proud that we have this forum of complete strangers that care and want the best for our children. We are all in this together. I know 100% that these kids will end up exactly where they are meant to be and follow their calling to make a difference.
 
Thanks for your comments everyone. I wanted to update, DS received official "no" via email this morning. As sad as I am for him, I have to believe that something better for him awaits. And at least now he knows.... Good luck to everyone still waiting!
I'm sorry for the news. I know you are so proud of your DS no matter the outcome from USNA. His path is being revealed and I wish him many blessings in his journey (and hugs to you...... as parents, we are in this entire process with them).
 
I am in tears while writing this. The day has come...TWE. I have not even told my family yet as I feel that only those on this forum truly understand. They will be my next call. My amazing son is completely fine... I am an emotional disaster. He has great options and is excited to be attending The Citadel for a Pre-Knob this week. I'm happy that he's ok and has time to get excited about his other opportunities. I will go through a few more tissues, read my post above this one that I wrote exactly a week ago, and take my own advice. Prayers for you all as you continue the journey. I can't thank you all enough for all of your support.
 
I am in tears while writing this. The day has come...TWE. I have not even told my family yet as I feel that only those on this forum truly understand. They will be my next call. My amazing son is completely fine... I am an emotional disaster. He has great options and is excited to be attending The Citadel for a Pre-Knob this week. I'm happy that he's ok and has time to get excited about his other opportunities. I will go through a few more tissues, read my post above this one that I wrote exactly a week ago, and take my own advice. Prayers for you all as you continue the journey. I can't thank you all enough for all of your support.
I am so sorry to hear this, I was rooting for him! Hopefully he will get some good news from NROTCMO which will help with The Citadel. From everything I have read he will make a fine Marine officer no matter what path he follows. Still waiting here and hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
 
Swag, I am deeply sorry to hear this depressing news, your son is a tough guy and is handling it well and he knows his quest doesn't end here. I may be joining him at the citadel if this doesn't work out for me too. Tap him on the back and tell him it's going to be alright, he did all he could 110%.
 
I am in tears while writing this. The day has come...TWE. I have not even told my family yet as I feel that only those on this forum truly understand. They will be my next call. My amazing son is completely fine... I am an emotional disaster. He has great options and is excited to be attending The Citadel for a Pre-Knob this week. I'm happy that he's ok and has time to get excited about his other opportunities. I will go through a few more tissues, read my post above this one that I wrote exactly a week ago, and take my own advice. Prayers for you all as you continue the journey. I can't thank you all enough for all of your support.
Sorry to hear this. My son is a college re applicant and still waiting. He is one tough kid and has literally worked harder than anyone I know. I feel your pain, I really do. Last year I stood in the bathroom stall at work and bawled. My son did much better with the news and said to me my passion is to attend the USNA, I might re apply and I may not. It doesn't define who he is or could become and that there are other paths to his goals that get him in the exact same spot in the end. He just kept moving forward and turned down a USAFA appointment for a 4 year NROTC scholarship and a prestigious college and to follow his heart with the Navy and re apply one more time. I recently found a note I kept in my thankful jar last year dated with the date of his TWE saying my son was okay with the end results of his TWE and he has moved on and is happy. It will all come together for your DS, he knows what he wants, has a solid foundation, you to support him, a desire and passion and that is more than enough to succeed. It is okay for him to see you cry but it is even better for him to hear that you feel sad for him, will support his re applying if it comes to that and or whatever his path he chooses. My son has learned no matter what he will become an officer, he will fly and he will serve his country no matter the route-its the end goal. All our kids are amazing no matter how they get there. I applaud all families and their kids who chose to serve and all their goals from enlisted, to ROTC, to reserves, to academies. As one person's posted in another thread their amazing child..... "I was speaking to my Daughter last night about her plans if she did not get an appointment to the Naval Academy and she taught me a lesson when she said, "I want nothing more right now then to attend the Naval Academy, but I would hope that 4 years spent at a University would not define who I am for the rest of my life. I would like to think I have more to offer". " It is true they all have a lot to offer and will make it come together one way or another.
 
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Sorry to hear this. My son is a college re applicant and still waiting. He is one tough kid and has literally worked harder than anyone I know. I feel your pain, I really do. Last year I stood in the bathroom stall at work and bawled. My son did much better with the news and said to me my passion is to attend the USNA, I might re apply and I may not. It doesn't define who he is or could become and that there are other paths to his goals that get him in the exact same spot in the end. He just kept moving forward and turned down a USAFA appointment for a 4 year NROTC scholarship and a prestigious college and to follow his heart with the Navy and re apply one more time. I recently found a note I kept in my thankful jar last year dated with the date of his TWE saying my son was okay with the end results of his TWE and he has moved on and is happy. It will all come together for your DS, he knows what he wants, has a solid foundation, you to support him, a desire and passion and that is more than enough to succeed. It is okay for him to see you cry but it is even better for him to hear that you feel sad for him, will support his re applying if it comes to that and or whatever his path he chooses. My son has learned no matter what he will become an officer, he will fly and he will serve his country no matter the route-its the end goal. All our kids are amazing no matter how they get there. I applaud all families and their kids who chose to serve and all their goals from enlisted, to ROTC, to reserves, to academies. As one person's posted in another thread their amazing child..... "I was speaking to my Daughter last night about her plans if she did not get an appointment to the Naval Academy and she taught me a lesson when she said, "I want nothing more right now then to attend the Naval Academy, but I would hope that 4 years spent at a University would not define who I am for the rest of my life. I would like to think I have more to offer". " It is true they all have a lot to offer and will make it come together one way or another.

Thank you so much. I can completely relate with your bathroom incident. Fortunately for me I received the news at 3:30 after my students were dismissed. I don't think it would have gone over too well in the 4th grade bathroom but I did cry all the way home...at home...and still a few tears, but getting better. He's off to his Lacrosse game which I now have to get it together to attend. Tonight we'll sit down and offer as much encouragement as he will allow. My son would enlist tomorrow however, he knows my feelings about getting his education taken care of.
I'm praying that during his visits to Citadel and VMI he will find his perfect fit. Now praying for that NROTC MO Scholarship.
 
Thank you so much. I can completely relate with your bathroom incident. Fortunately for me I received the news at 3:30 after my students were dismissed. I don't think it would have gone over too well in the 4th grade bathroom but I did cry all the way home...at home...and still a few tears, but getting better. He's off to his Lacrosse game which I now have to get it together to attend. Tonight we'll sit down and offer as much encouragement as he will allow. My son would enlist tomorrow however, he knows my feelings about getting his education taken care of.
I'm praying that during his visits to Citadel and VMI he will find his perfect fit. Now praying for that NROTC MO Scholarship.
Another avenue just saying if he doesn't get the NROTC MO scholarship is that if he really wants to attend NROTC at MO he can without a scholarship, but his 2nd year he probably will receive a NROTC at MO. Happened at my son's NROTC friends. My son was one of few who was awarded a 4 yr scholarship and several of these same kids dropped after the first semester and they offered these to other NROTC kids who hung in there and who didnt apply or didnt receive one first rounds the 4yr scholarship for next year. Never give up.....the ship.
 
@Swag -- so very sorry to hear about the TWE! I hate to even ask at a time like this, but would you mind sharing how he heard? i.e. if it was an actual TWE (in the mail), or an e-mail itself as the turn-down, or an e-mail just alerting him to a status change on the portal? There is no good way to hear, but at least if we have an idea of the method, that might help others prepare...
 
@Swag -- so very sorry to hear about the TWE! I hate to even ask at a time like this, but would you mind sharing how he heard? i.e. if it was an actual TWE (in the mail), or an e-mail itself as the turn-down, or an e-mail just alerting him to a status change on the portal? There is no good way to hear, but at least if we have an idea of the method, that might help others prepare...

It was an email he received this afternoon. Very generic, just stating they are not able to offer him an appointment and suggested re-applying and alternate ways to achieve being an Officer, nothing special. A year of hard work and dedication has gone into the application and receiving a Congressional Nomination...as you know. It's a tough one to accept but I think a glass of wine or two may help tonight.
 
It was an email he received this afternoon. Very generic, just stating they are not able to offer him an appointment and suggested re-applying and alternate ways to achieve being an Officer, nothing special. A year of hard work and dedication has gone into the application and receiving a Congressional Nomination...as you know. It's a tough one to accept but I think a glass of wine or two may help tonight.
Dang. I know these kids are signing up to be warriors and they're tough as anything but is it weird to wish the Academy would spruce that up a bit? I mean, they're just 17 and have worked so hard for this, something with some of their famous pomp would be very welcome, IMHO.
 
Over the years, I have had two son's receive TWE's and the language generally has not changed much in almost a decade.
 
@Swag, you know that you all are in my heart. I hope you love El Cid but especially VMI--waiting here for the TWE--and having #3 check his email right now.
 
Swag, the military colleges are all about perseverance. When DS1 started his knob year at The Citadel, I tucked a letter I had written to him in his duffle bag. I told him to open the letter when he felt like quitting. Four days into knob year, DS1 opened my letter.

In my letter, I summarized General Patton's cadet journey. Patton applied to West Point as a high school senior. WP rejected him. Patton went to VMI. He reapplied to WP during his rat year. WP gave Patton the nod and he entered USMA as a plebe. Patton was not academically gifted; he was dyslexic. Patton failed his plebe year (math was and is a plebe killer). WP gave Patton another chance. Patton repeated his plebe year. The rest is history . . .
 
@Swag -- just curious what the subject of the e-mail was? Yes I am an over-thinking mom, just trying to plan ahead...
 
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