I received a 3Q letter and I was wondering how likely it will be for me to get an appointment.
Do people with a 3Q letter usually get appointed?
I am going to give the information that I wished we had been given. The first time my DS got a 3Q letter and his nomination we were over joyed. We thought that meant he would probably get it. Fact is that is not the case. It also does not mean you will not get in but the chances are not very good. Being on the list is positive and depending on how high you are ranked you still have a chance. Your race, sex and the competitiveness of your district all play a major role. With that said most of the people that get in never get a 3Q letter. They get an LOA, LOE or just their acceptance letter. Last year my DS did not get a 3Q letter. He only received his acceptance. With that said, being 3Q with a nomination put you in an elite crowd. The competition for these slots is unbelievably tough. My advice if you do not get in is to not give up. Go to one of the prep schools like Marion. Dig in and make yourself so strong you cannot be denied. The struggle is worth it but you have to be committed and determined. I am not trying to destroy dreams, I am just trying to be honest.
I like your post.
But ... my son and I have talked about it. His option is a bachelor degree before he turns 20 or the naval academy now. He has worked hard for his numbers.
And he is considered a top candidate with an early LOA. If he was not colorblind - he would be in. Since he is colorblind - he might not/probably won’t get the waiver.
What more can he do? Work hard next year and almost complete his bachelor degree. And reapply and hope he gets a waiver that year?
Prep school isn’t an option for him.
He is thinking he is either good enough now or he isn’t.[/QUOTE