Good Luck to all applying for the class of 2023. My DS was an applicant of class of 2021, received a nomination, but did not receive the appointment. He did not give up, went to College for a year and reapplied for the class of 2022. He got his nomination, but did not receive the Appointment until much later (Mid March). He just completed his first semester and was ranked AOM(Academic Order of Merit) #1 of 1182, and OOM (Overall Order of Merit) #22 of 1182. Not bad for being turned down the first time. I only point this out to let you all know that the admissions office is not perfect and even kids that should get in, do not always make it the first time. It is not a perfect science. The year in college gave him the ability to validate a ton on classes, which is now going to allow him to double major. It was an absolute blessing in disguise. EVERYONE wants to make it the first time, but if any of you out there find that you did not make it, Re-Apply, Re-Apply, Re-Apply. I can't even tell you how wonderful this place is. It is worth not giving up on. It is hard, but absolutely worth it. I wish all of you students out there the best of luck, do not give up!! To you parents, do not stress. You raised kids that were smart enough to apply to the USNA, they will do just fine.