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bigJ said:
Ditto, good luck to all who are still CPR. Anyone know the best way to determine what parts of your apps need strengthening before you reapply? Also, if DQ'ed and were waiting on a waiver that never came, is there a way to determine if that was the reason? If not accepted due to the DQ, then no reason to reapply, so it would be nice to know.

thx
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DS was DQ'ed for ACL reconstruction in the fall. Is that waiver-able at anytime?
 
My heart is heavy for this thread and the amazing students and families dealing with this today. Seems the "wave" was a Tsunami of sorts. Although we are all "strangers" there are so many on these SAF's that I have followed, liked, stalked and prayed for (whether they know it or not). I am convinced that ALL of these students (TWE's and BFE's) are the BEST of the BEST. I am humbled when I read the stats of others that are "higher" than my DS's. I know and believe there is a reason, and season for everything. I am encouraged by your spirit and the incredible potential of the Plan B's. I know that every single student who made it this far is going to go places. Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Coast Guard or OTHER incredible path to the future. Please know some of us are grieving and mourning with you - - but I look forward to reading about the course of the paths ALL of these young men and women have ahead of them. OH....to have a crystal ball.
 
Happy2BaNavyMom said:
My heart is heavy for this thread and the amazing students and families dealing with this today. Seems the "wave" was a Tsunami of sorts. Although we are all "strangers" there are so many on these SAF's that I have followed, liked, stalked and prayed for (whether they know it or not). I am convinced that ALL of these students (TWE's and BFE's) are the BEST of the BEST. I am humbled when I read the stats of others that are "higher" than my DS's. I know and believe there is a reason, and season for everything. I am encouraged by your spirit and the incredible potential of the Plan B's. I know that every single student who made it this far is going to go places. Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Coast Guard or OTHER incredible path to the future. Please know some of us are grieving and mourning with you - - but I look forward to reading about the course of the paths ALL of these young men and women have ahead of them. OH....to have a crystal ball.
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LOVE...and agree 100%
 
Armywifenavymom said:
Can BGOs give any guidance on why a student was not offered an appointment? Do they have access to that info?
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BGOs are not informed on reasons for rejection or acceptance to USNA. We have no way of knowing what goes on in the selection process, but we see hundreds of highly qualified applicants turned down year after year. Remember, 18,000 apply, about 6,000 are qualified applicants, then that number gets whittled down to about 3,000 with nominations. Of that number, only 1175 get in. Of the 1175 that get in, about 250 are from NAPS and another 50 from foundation schools, leaving only about 875 spots. Getting in is like threading a needle. If there were BGOs that could figure out the process and guarantee successful admission, they'd be rich.

On another note, BGOs are not informed ahead of time regarding the status of their candidates. Yes, we have access to the status of our candidates, but often times the candidate finds out their status before the BGO has an updated system. Plus, our guidance from Admissions is that we are not allowed to inform the candidate of the candidates status even if we did know.

Best of luck to all of those turned down for admission. Keep striving and know that you'll end up where you're supposed to be.

Regards,
Steve Rakow
USNA Class of 1987
BGO
 
Sorry to hear the news about TWE, all of you are amazing having gone through this process, and are certain to be successful in whatever path the next chapter leads you! Best of luck and thanks for sharing all of your experiences.
 
So sorry to hear about today's wave of TWE's. Only those who have gone through this application process, and their parents, know how hard you have worked to make it this far. You should all be proud of the effort you have put forth and your willingness to serve your country. As many have said before me today focus on Plan B and keep working hard, good things will happen. The favorite saying in my family is "Life is 5% what happens to you and 95% how you react." Best of luck to all of you.
 
It was a year ago today that my DD got her TWE and she was devastated. However, it's amazing how a year of our new reality has provided clarity. First of all, congratulations to all of you... look how far you made it! You accomplished more in these past two years than many of your peers accomplish in ten. I know it was a long road and that's probably one of the reasons why it hurts so much. But, chin up. There is something just as good if not better around the corner. You wouldn't have made it this far if you weren't an exceptional student. The hard part is figuring out a plan B. Believe it or not, my DD's plan B turned out to be everything and more than what she was looking for. She hoped to attend USNA from a very young age. However, throughout high school, she also said that she had a #1 choice battalion that she aspired to. It was always about either USNA or her first choice Battalion (notice I say Battalion not school). When she got her TWE, we looked at it as a sign that she was heading where she belonged. She had already been accepted to one of the two schools in the Battalion with a full NROTC scholarship. In addition, that school also presented her with a Dean's Scholarship (which translated into free room and board). USNA made her decision easy and in retrospect, she couldn't have imagined a better situation. Does it still sting.. maybe a little... but she is surrounded by others in her Battalion who went through the same thing and I can say that I know for a fact that my MIDN 4/C is enjoying life as a student and as NROTC. It's a great balance and will benefit her when she is commissioned in the fleet. She is proud to represent her country and her school as NROTC and is looking forward to CORTRAMID this summer. So, hang in there. Tomorrow is another day. This may be a tough one but you wouldn't have made it this far if you weren't tough already. Best of luck to you!!
 
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