Appointee Visit

2017GoNavy said:
It is too late to sign up now?
We thought it was by invitation only.
Thank you.
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Neither did I. I attended the CVW in November as was under the impression that that would the last CVW. I did not know that you can request to visit the campus after having been offered an appointment.
 
I did CVW last year in Janurary and I'll tell you that was a great experience but all it did was solidify that I wanted to go to USNA, you're already accepted. Even if you have the money I would not recommend going to Annapolis, you're about to live there for 4 years. Take the cash and head out somewhere new, exotic, and meaningful.
 
Dabakkim said:
2017GoNavy said:
It is too late to sign up now?
We thought it was by invitation only.
Thank you.
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Neither did I. I attended the CVW in November as was under the impression that that would the last CVW. I did not know that you can request to visit the campus after having been offered an appointment.
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Yes, you can request it after the appointment. DS went to one the winter of his senior year after he was offered an appointment. He also did a visit to West Point after being offered an appointment there, as well. Going to both of them, after knowing he was already accepted to both, allowed him experience both through a different lense and helped him to make his final decision about which one to choose. I would highly recommend it if you have any uncertainty at all and are trying to make your final decision.
 
If you don't mind asking which Academy did your son choose and now attending? What made him decide on the Academy he is now attending? Thank you.
 
TexMex2022 said:
I did CVW last year in Janurary and I'll tell you that was a great experience but all it did was solidify that I wanted to go to USNA, you're already accepted. Even if you have the money I would not recommend going to Annapolis, you're about to live there for 4 years. Take the cash and head out somewhere new, exotic, and meaningful.
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Thank you.
If CVW was just a validation, then it's no need. #1st. choice
 
CrewDad said:
If you don't mind asking which Academy did your son choose and now attending? What made him decide on the Academy he is now attending? Thank you.
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He ended up choosing West Point. In the beginning, he was leaning toward USNA, but he could see himself at either academy and serving in either branch. In the end, he said USMA felt more like home to him and he felt more of a cooperative spirit amongst the cadets and less of a competitive one, that he felt at USNA. Both of us parents were Army Officers and his dad a USMA grad, so I'm sure he had a special spot in his heart for that. His older sister went NROTC and he loved all that he heard about the Navy from her too. I think he always saw himself more as a ground type of a guy, instead of being on the ocean. I'm really sure he would have been happy no matter which he would have chosen.
 
Thank you for sharing this. It's funny how you put it the way you said it because that's exactly how my son feels and have felt. He is trying to reset his mind to accepting and going into the Navy now that he doesn't have additional Noms to WP. He understands the challenge in getting the VP/Supe Noms. He has USNA Appointment, did the CVW, really liked it, the Academy, curriculum, and the Mids. Now waiting to hear back from the rest of the schools beginning next week and later WP, USAFA same situation as WP. He applied to Norwich and got a full Academic Provost Scholarship and National AROTC Scholarship, placed at another top program, waiting to back on that school. So we will have to wait and see in the next few weeks to decide on his path. Facing reality, he is currently leaning towards USNA and resetting his career on ship, air, or land.
 
Thanks for the advise. I emailed my admissions contact and they are going to set up a visit. I am hoping the visit will help finalize my decision. I feel blessed to have choices and I know I cant go wrong with either one, but it is still stressful. I appreciate reading everyone's comments and advise on this board.
 
I corresponded with my admissions counselor today and he said that on Friday, April 12th and 19th, you can shadow a midshipman if you like. If anyone is interested in this I would recommend contacting your admissions counselor.
 
tx2022 said:
Does USNA offer appointee visits?
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My son did a visit after receiving his appointment. He was pretty sure he wanted to go to Navy, but had an appointment from West Point and a NROTC scholarship at Notre Dame. He found it very useful and it did help him solidify his decision.
 
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