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Last year we heard the bad news mid-afternoon on the 31st.

Hadn't read that until just now. Sounds like the new Captain blew up his initial plan from the fall. What's that they say - everyone has a plan until they get hit? I really did like the sound of the process they intended to roll it out, as it was very clear about the progression and the timing...

"there are currently 3 categories of applicants - those who can be accepted without an interview, those who can be declined without an interview, and everyone in the middle." This does not align with what we were told at CFAD this fall. We were told and I quote but its a paraphrase from memory...

Wow. We made one run through last year with oldest and were notified on last day of her rejection. It was soul crushing for her, and for her mother and I. CGA made the right call though because made a 90 pivot and never looked back. Middle daughter with stronger app is now waiting. No request...

DD Waitlisted. Looks like a huge waitlist (?)

I cannot believe I am back here, reclining comfortably yet again on CGA-issued pin and needles. :D Although I will admit this 2nd time around it is easier. Easy enough to see that if it isn't meant to be life goes on just fine.

"I hate to be the bearer of bad news. Self sponsors did not fair well at MMI this year." How did they do? Any stats on grades/test scores? I know that asking a lot to divulge things like that, but when discussing with DD anything helps.

The answer we heard during the admissions brief was that they desire a class that is representative and diverse, but that they are don't have requirements in regards to geography. They were as vague about that as everything else, and emphasized the overall fit more than any one thing that was a...

Just used the search feature and found the Marion Military Institute thread from a few months ago. If you replied there I already read your post, and very much appreciate the info!

As parents of DD applicant who was passed over, we are adjusting to Plan B, and wondering if we should have had a Plan C and D to choose from. Her eyes have shifted to Plan B where she will join friends this summer for tryouts, and she is excited for college. I am realizing however that the...

Twins? Oof. Ours are almost there - 10 months apart. My wife reminded me that if DD1 picks herself up off the floor and comes up screaming, it isn't like she applies "next year". She applies again this year, along with her younger sister. Both barrels at the same time. Oh joy -

I am impressed that you have received the dreaded regrets, and that it has barely slowed your stride. That is a good sign of commitment from my perspective. One of the pearls of wisdom I can take from this is that if an initial denial stops the plan in its tracks, then the CGA likely made the...

Add my DD to the list of denials. Half court shot with 0.0 on the clock ... and it deflects off the rim. We got the news a few hours ago. I had been checking Bear's Den every hour or so for last few days and lo and behold it was updated today. It was an exhilarating ride, from our multiple trips...

She did check in with her AO and he matter of factly confirmed that they had not requested a physical, but would do so if an appointment were offered. That indicated to me (according to my tea leaves) that she was judged to be academically non-competitive, but that her intangibles (her...

It was my understanding (not a solid understanding, I admit) that the appointments thus far had primarily come via phone call from AO or coach, and the We Regret To Inform You news was delivered via USPS. Not always the case? On BD the "Cadet Candidate Evaluation Board Review Complete" box is...

Saguaroman - did DS get a request for physical? We haven't even received that, which we know isn't good at all, yet we are still in the "game". I'm no poker face though - every trip to the mailbox is taken with trepidation, and every refresh of Bear's Den is as well. We are hoping her phone...

I have been reading these posts for weeks now, empathizing with many, and like others, trying to “read the tea leaves”. Our daughter applied 11/5, received the same 1/11 email as many others, but no request for DoDMERB yet. That has us feeling a bit grim. Anyone else else still waiting with no...