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I have not posted or read much on the forum since my DS was also wait listed on April 14th. DS was very disappointed and we were trying to figure out next steps. However, I thought I would give everyone here a quick update. Since then, he visited two exceptional universities he was accepted...

Congrats on USMA! Best of luck and keep up the good work.

Seconded!!

My DS's BGO told us the same as Kndmnc stated. BGO told us not to worry about CFA when we asked if he could retake it two months later. BGO told us that a few more push ups, sit ups, etc. would not change the outcome as the academy knows that you will get in total shape quickly while there. As...

@informe if you don't mind explaining a bit more, what do you mean you turned down foundation? Were you just offered Foundation or was this offered to you a while back?

Haha

So sorry to hear. As some of us continue to wait through the process, I think sometimes we need to be reminded of a few facts ... There are about 5,000 high schools (public and private of decent size) in the USA and over 3 million seniors. Harvard accepts only about 2,000 per year. So if...

Second!

I think admissions at USNA and other colleges look at certain factors to evaluate candidates. In terms of an analogy, lets think about a football team. The goal is to have the most effective winning team. If you have 20 superstar quarterbacks try out and yes they are super athletes...

I also you wish you and your DS all the best. So sorry to hear the news. Congrats on Auburn! Your DS has accomplished so much already. I know you are super proud of him. No doubts he will continue to excel. Wow hard to believe the news. This is truly a tough process and like normal...

hmm so it means that my DS is still in the running because he is a competitive candidate or his application was not completed ... I sure hope it is the former. :) (had to edit cause I made a big typo!)

ditto. time seems to go by slower these days. :)

Congrats EmperorQin! What an awesome accomplishment. I think you already know the answer to your question and you are moving in the right direction by talking about it. Sometimes saying it out loud helps our brain to make a decision because we hear what we are already thinking. Best of...

This is an interesting topic and one that I have discussed with my DS while he was applying to USNA only. I am not sure what the correct answer is. I think it lies somewhere different for different folks. On one hand, if the concept of "duty, honor, country" and "selfless service" as MemberLG...

What is difficult is securing plan b for my DS. He has been accepted to several excellent universities. But we would need to visit these schools before making a decision and my DS is just not interested. We visited the yard last year and that finalized his decision for usna. He did not...

Ok everyone. Murf has provided us some excellent information. Read into it what you think is best. But let's not forget he spends a lot of time giving us great information. He deserves to also give his opinion. Take it for what it is worth. Thank you murf. Please keep up the good work. I...

I agree murf. I was very shocked too. All of these kids getting TWEs are just amazing kids. I feel so sorry for them and the parents. But these kids like 5Day's are already a success. I wish them nothing but the best.

Wow 5day! Congrats on your son. Obviously, he will continue to be a success at whatever option comes his way. You must be extremely proud. As my DS's school counselor always reminds us by saying ... "the right school for your son is out there. Just be patient and wait for all options to...

Great points! One more idea which is what I plan to do with my son. If your parents are financially able and since the USNA provides an excellent free education, ask your parents to gift to you and you contribute $3k each year into your IRA account. Again, if they have the financial ability...

@bk2015 Go with your heart! Based on what I read you will be successful at whatever you decide! Congrats on having these options.