Waitlisted

We get off wait list after all RA appoints had been offered and others who reject their appointment. After May 1 st.
 
Great advice from a USNA parent ...

2020PrdPop said:
I've been thinking about writing this post since last summer. My DS had a very long wait for his appointment. CVW, NASS, No LOA, Recruited Athlete, weekly coach calls, medical DQ, testing, medical waiver, nomination interviews, the "no blue chip because you will get in on your own" coach call, 3 MOC nominations, high school friend got USNA appointment, other high school friend got USMA appointment, CPR island forever, wait listed, finally...The Day came in late April.

I lurked this forum all the while, looking for advice, watching as other DS/DD's got the good news, trying to understand the system, joining other parents in waiting for that CPR to change, reading the disappointment and anguish of parents after the TWE rejection of highly qualified applicants (April is a tough month), reading snarky comments of how the system is somehow rigged (OMG), thankful for wise advice of the moderators (thanks NavyHoops), finally making my first post announcing my DS's appointment.

This is what I learned. I wasted a lot of time worrying (maybe obsessing) about a process that's a black box, there is no magic formula; The process is not a judgment of your DS/DD, if they applied they are pretty special and will be successful in what ever they chose to do; There are only so many spots....it's pretty random, so just support your kid, encourage them to enjoy the ride, plan B is pretty darn good; Stop checking the portal, your kid will get a call or email before you will see the CPR change; When the TWE arrives, be sad for a moment, hug your kid, plan B is now Plan A and it will be awesome. The Day will come.

Getting too involved in the hopes and dreams of your DS/DD can be a slippery slope, so trust me, keep a safe distance....after all, it's their life to live....

The Day did come. The Reps office called him at school. I will never forget when DS called to tell me the news. It was worth the wait, USNA is a special place. Now, every chance I get, I proudly yell....

GO NAVY beat ARMY
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Great post above!

Just had an interesting conversation with my reapplicant DD. She did interviews both years, and this year's interviewer told her that his DS was waitlisted and received an appointment from the waitlist four years ago. He told her that her chances of being pulled from the waitlist last year would have been higher if she had visited the CGA while on the waitlist, that then they would have "known" her. She didn't receive an invitation, so she didn't visit...now we wish she had. Obviously this is not a guarantee, but something to think about for those who live close or are willing/able to afford a visit.

Waitlisters, a select few who were waitlisted EA in December received appointments in March last year. The remainder were placed in a larger pool of waitlisters by combining with the RA waitlist. A select few received appointments from that pool by R-Day. I know the wait is hard, but it will make our DS/DDs appreciate an appointment all the more, whether it comes the first year or the next...

Hold on tight - it's a wild ride!
 
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Wonderfulmom said:
My husband told me about 2 cadets that were on the waiting list, went to R Day, stood outside of the gate and got to go because 2 people either got sent home or didn't show!
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If true and not just an Academy urban legend, those days are long past. With all of the security and paperwork that must now be filed, that doesn't happen.
 
Correct that, she was put on the scholars wait list. Make no sense to me. ACT 32. GPA 4.2. So why in not for academics would you be sent to Scholars?
 
USCG Master said:
Correct that, she was put on the scholars wait list. Make no sense to me. ACT 32. GPA 4.2. So why in not for academics would you be sent to Scholars?
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My DS was given a Scholars appointment and we thought the same things, but as time has gone on we have realized that their is so much more than just the academia in the decision process. Do you live in a super competitive area? We have determined that had a lot to do with our DS appointment.
 
Mackinaw said:
USCG Master said:
Correct that, she was put on the scholars wait list. Make no sense to me. ACT 32. GPA 4.2. So why in not for academics would you be sent to Scholars?
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My DS was given a Scholars appointment and we thought the same things, but as time has gone on we have realized that their is so much more than just the academia in the decision process. Do you live in a super competitive area? We have determined that had a lot to do with our DS appointment.
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We are in Georgia.
 
DS still on EA Waitlist. We have not visited again since his overnight in the Fall. Received his USMA appointment in January, but is still waiting on USCGA.
 
Do waitlisters receive a package or anything with forms to fill out? So everything will be ready in case you get the call very close to R Day.
 
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