Still CPR

I saw Peter Gabriel on tour after that song became popular. He was great. My goodness - it was 30 years ago.
I am old as dirt.
 
I saw Peter Gabriel on tour after that song became popular. He was great. My goodness - it was 30 years ago.
I am old as dirt.
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Hey .... Then the lot of us here are as old as MUD.
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Trying to remain hopeful but if the waitlisted Q & A said 1300 applicants were accepted then anyone who is still CPR has no chance of getting accepted. Just wish if my DS is going to be denied just let him receive the email already

Keep in mind, they could have decided to give an appointment this week but are waiting for the MOC to call their candidate before updating the portal. I think they usually give a week. Our DS got a call from our MOC before his portal reflected the appointment.
 
Is there a way to find out in what area DS fell short of an Acceptance to USNA? He knew it’s highly competitive to get into so he’s been working on increasing his chance.
Into 5th year with USNSCC + completed multiple Advanced Training including FAA ground school and Sub seminar .
STEM at Academy 2016
NASS 2018
ACT = 35
Varsity Track (3 yrs)
Varsity XC (3 yrs)
Varsity Swim (1 yr)
Key Club president
NHS president
Youth Advisory Council (3 yrs)
Eagle Scout
Teen Volunteer of the year (City) 500+ hours of volunteering and more.

Any advice/suggestions for reapplication for 2024 would be great!
Thank you
 
Is there a way to find out in what area DS fell short of an Acceptance to USNA? He knew it’s highly competitive to get into so he’s been working on increasing his chance.
Into 5th year with USNSCC + completed multiple Advanced Training including FAA ground school and Sub seminar .
STEM at Academy 2016
NASS 2018
ACT = 35
Varsity Track (3 yrs)
Varsity XC (3 yrs)
Varsity Swim (1 yr)
Key Club president
NHS president
Youth Advisory Council (3 yrs)
Eagle Scout
Teen Volunteer of the year (City) 500+ hours of volunteering and more.

Any advice/suggestions for reapplication for 2024 would be great!
Thank you

I don’t think your DS fell short, there are just too many good candidates for a limited amount of spots.

I recommend your DS calls his admissions counselor during the summer, when things start to slow down, and ask what he can do to improve his chances for when he reapplies. It also won’t hurt to send an email to the blue and gold officer.
 
I don’t think your DS fell short, there are just too many good candidates for a limited amount of spots.

I recommend your DS calls his admissions counselor during the summer, when things start to slow down, and ask what he can do to improve his chances for when he reapplies. It also won’t hurt to send an email to the blue and gold officer.

Thank you very much, really appreciate your input!
 
Agree with advice above. Sounds like a strong applicant, but obviously we are working off very stats.
 
Is there a way to find out in what area DS fell short of an Acceptance to USNA?

G21 - This is an impressive record, and I'm sure DS was competitive, but sometimes its simply bad luck that someone else on his slate was just one step better. The bottom line is there are more highly qualified applicants than there are seats in the class.

You might try calling your BGO, but we really don't see the inner workings of the applications (evals, grades, personal statements). Those are the things that really distinguish the Candidates with great records. I can't recommend calling Admissions -- although I have heard of some occasions where an Admissions Officer gave candid advise, I wouldn't expect them to have the time to look up your record and provide feedback. While the 2023 crunch time is just about over, they will quickly turn to processing 2024, or as often happens at this time, be looking to rotate to another position.
 
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Is there a way to find out in what area DS fell short of an Acceptance to USNA? He knew it’s highly competitive to get into so he’s been working on increasing his chance.
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Any advice/suggestions for reapplication for 2024 would be great!
Thank you
I am continually blown away by the caliber of the applicant pool competing for appointments. My DS was a college reapplicant, and was told his initial record was competitive (tho' it seems to me not quite as good as your DS'). For reapplication, he was told to take USNA typical classes in college and ace them, and join NROTC. He did, and it worked. His NROTC class advisor was a USNA graduate, and wrote him a rec letter. Our sense is that establishing that he could excel at the collegiate level academics and was well suited to the officer training in NROTC was what did it. That, and basically "waiting his turn." Best of luck!
 
G21 - This is an impressive record, and I'm sure DS was competitive, but sometimes its simply bad luck that someone else on his slate was just one step better. The bottom line is there are more highly qualified applicants than their are seats in the class.

You might try calling your BGO, but we really don't see the inner workings of the applications (evals, grades, personal statements). Those are the things that really distinguish the Candidates with great records. I can't recommend calling Admissions -- although I have heard of some occasions where an Admissions Officer gave candid advise, I wouldn't expect them to have the time to look up your record and provide feedback. While the 2023 crunch time is just about over, they will quickly turn to processing 2024, or as often happens at this time, be looking to rotate to another position.

Great input and much appreciated info and advice.
(Original BGO after NASS 2019, retired before final application was turned in. Very little communication from current BGO)
 
I am continually blown away by the caliber of the applicant pool competing for appointments. My DS was a college reapplicant, and was told his initial record was competitive (tho' it seems to me not quite as good as your DS'). For reapplication, he was told to take USNA typical classes in college and ace them, and join NROTC. He did, and it worked. His NROTC class advisor was a USNA graduate, and wrote him a rec letter. Our sense is that establishing that he could excel at the collegiate level academics and was well suited to the officer training in NROTC was what did it. That, and basically "waiting his turn." Best of luck!

Thank you for your input, truly appreciate each of the responses!
He graduates HS 1 month before his 18th birthday and has been offered scholarships to 7 Universities with Presidential scholarships to 5. His heart has been set on the Academy since joining USNSCC 5 years ago so he’ll
definitely be re-applying to the Academy for 2024.
 
I’ve seen that a wave of TWE’s went out today. I figure I should get one either tomorrow or Friday but fingers crossed for good news. I know it’s been addressed but being CPR at this point makes me feel like I’m in some weird limbo. Has the admissions board even looked at my packet? Did something get lost in translation?

If any insight could be provided on why myself and many others are still CPR that would be great.

Don't take what people are saying too seriously. Just because you haven't heard anything doesn't mean that it's automatically a no, it doesn't mean a yes either. Yes, you (and me, and many others) are CPR currently. A lot of denials have been sent out in the past few months. There is a reason why you were not among those, plain and simple. The Academy hasn't made a decision yet on your application. I wouldn't overthink it, just like what @MidCakePa said.
 
G-21 - your DS’s “stats” are similar to my DS’s (he received an appointment). Seeing your DS not receiving an appointment is very humbling. If your son’s goal remains USNA, I hope he reapplies. There must have been very stiff competition in you district/state - perhaps a very qualified re-applicant who was in your son’s shoes last year. I hope he becomes that re-applicant next year. As I often say to my son, “There but for the grace of God go I.” He could have easily had the same outcome this year but probably had the luck of a less- competitive slate. Best of luck to you and your DS and I look forward to seeing your son listed on the class of 2024 on this forum.
 
I am continually blown away by the caliber of the applicant pool competing for appointments. My DS was a college reapplicant, and was told his initial record was competitive (tho' it seems to me not quite as good as your DS'). For reapplication, he was told to take USNA typical classes in college and ace them, and join NROTC. He did, and it worked. His NROTC class advisor was a USNA graduate, and wrote him a rec letter. Our sense is that establishing that he could excel at the collegiate level academics and was well suited to the officer training in NROTC was what did it. That, and basically "waiting his turn." Best of luck!

Thank you for your input, truly appreciate each of the responses!
He graduates HS 1 month before his 18th birthday and has been offered scholarships to 7 Universities with Presidential scholarships to 5. His heart has been set on the Academy since joining USNSCC 5 years ago so he’ll
definitely be re-applying to the Academy for 2024.
In addition to what DKTKT said, on the advice of his admissions rep, my DS retook both ACT and SAT in June to show his commitment to improving his application. (I mention this because of the time sensitive nature to register for tests.) After an additional year of math and some extra practice tests, he was rewarded with higher scores. I believe those scores cemented his drive to achieve in his first semester of college taking a Plebe-like courseload. He had a great year in NROTC at a great college and is looking forward to Plebe summer.
Best of luck and enjoy the year!
 
If you are still CPR at this point, are your chances of getting into the academy nonexistent at this point? Are your only options NAPS, Foundation, or Denial?
 
If you are still CPR at this point, are your chances of getting into the academy nonexistent at this point? Are your only options NAPS, Foundation, or Denial?
Until you get a TWE then you are still in the running for any of the options until told otherwise. Take a look at last year’s appointment threads and boards and you will see some candidates appointments, prep options and wait listed.
 
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