2021 Application

I don't think there is a list anywhere, but some states out east, and particularly those with heavy military population, like Virginia, are areas with particular competitive areas. Other areas my not be competitive at all. If you live in North Dakota , Montana, or states which are not heavily populated, there is a chance that your district may not have many applicants for Academy spots. If so, you may get in with just the minimal qualifications.

We live in mid Michigan, and I know my son was told during each of his moc interviews that 250 kids were being interviewed that day, which is, I suspect, average for the great lakes region. That included all academies.

It also is a matter of luck. If your MOC only has two applicants for one spot, but it happens that the other kid has a 36 ACT, is class President, all state football and baseball, second in his class standing, and saved three babies from a burning building, better luck next year.

Keep in mind, all these things are relative. Everything is compared against whoever the competition is. And usually there are very competitive candidates, so push hard on every single micro aspect of the application and process. Everything matters.

We thought my son was pretty solid with each Academy in terms of his resume. He was NHS president, five sport athlete in HS, including 4 years varsity soccer, three varsity baseball, All Dist and All Conf First Teams, top 15% class standing, and ACT scores of m34, e31, s34, and R30, but there were lots of very impressive candidates who he thought would get between him and an appointment. It worked out for him obviously, but I know other very qualified candidates missed out. My son was very motivated, and it kept him pushing hard with everything. He improved as a result. He ended with appointments to USMA and USAFA, but was only wait listed at USNA before dropping there.

Candidates should have a vision quest no matter what district they are in.
 
Hello everyone,

Just wanted to ask if anyones portal now says August 15 vs July 1st (for when the initial evaluation opens up)?

Thanks.
 
Thelaman99 said:
Hello everyone,

Just wanted to ask if anyones portal now says August 15 vs July 1st (for when the initial evaluation opens up)?

Thanks.
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the mid August date is consistent with what Admissions told the parents at the briefing during SLE Session 2.
 
Great. I was just concerned as before it said July 1st and I thought that something negative may have happened to me specifically. Guess it's a change for everyone. I wish everyone luck!
 
That's interesting. DS was at SLE 1 and said the date was July 1st. I wonder what changed?
 
DS portal "Profile" tab shows NO official SAT scores yet but all others. The College Board sent back in Feb 2016. Anyone has the same issue ?
 
tex2021 said:
DS portal "Profile" tab shows NO official SAT scores yet but all others. The College Board sent back in Feb 2016. Anyone has the same issue ?
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I sent my March SAT scores about one-two months ago and they haven't updated it yet. But I wouldn't worry about it until they open up the rest of the app. The admissions board won't start meeting until September, I believe, anyways.
 
I can tell you that with my son last year this was a problem at USMA, USNA and USAFA, as it took forever for the ACT scores to reach the portals at each academy. My son had to call ACT and get identification numbers and batch numbers, and then call staff at each academy to get the scores logged. Essentially you need to speak with the secretary who receives the scores from ACT/SAT and inputs them into the portals. Unfortunately. the scores dont get sent immediately by the test centers, but go in batches. Then, once they are finally received by the academies they sit until someone logs them into each portal. You would think with technology there would be instant input, but it is pretty prehistoric. It is good to stay on top of it though.
 
brovol said:
I can tell you that with my son last year this was a problem at USMA, USNA and USAFA, as it took forever for the ACT scores to reach the portals at each academy. My son had to call ACT and get identification numbers and batch numbers, and then call staff at each academy to get the scores logged. Essentially you need to speak with the secretary who receives the scores from ACT/SAT and inputs them into the portals. Unfortunately. the scores dont get sent immediately by the test centers, but go in batches. Then, once they are finally received by the academies they sit until someone logs them into each portal. You would think with technology there would be instant input, but it is pretty prehistoric. It is good to stay on top of it though.
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DS has NO ACT/SAT issue with USNA. USMA has official ACT but no SAT. The CB reported over the phone batch scores were sent back in late Feb. Will be patient and see what happens after 8/15 when portal opens.
 
tex2021 said:
DS has NO ACT/SAT issue with USNA. USMA has official ACT but no SAT. The CB reported over the phone batch scores were sent back in late Feb. Will be patient and see what happens after 8/15 when portal opens.
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Thats good. Surprising though, as USNA was the most problematic with my son last year. I think that had more to do with having a horrendous admissions officer at USNA, who refused to respond to anything and was never around. Even her support staff made comments about her. It actually left a bad taste with my son, and contributed to him losing interest in USNA.

The ACT/SAT scores getting to portals was a common problem though at each academy last year. Many folks had issues. Ultimately the scores get posted though, and then there is something new that comes up for you to worry about. All part of the process. Those who navigate the system and get everything in timely have a decent shot at an appointment. (And then you drop your kid off at an academy, and feel sick about him/her being gone, without any contact with home.......But I digress. LOL).
 
Son sent his to USMA from his June 2016 test and the portal is updated. He finally sent them this week to USNA and USAFA after considering all his options ie civilian vs academy life. It appears he will be in for a long wait for the portals to update.

It such a busy summer between the camps, SLE, football, nomination packets and applications to both college and academy prospects. Good thing our kids are self sufficient! :)
 
an OP on another thread claims his/her portal is now open. Anyone else portal opens today ?
 
Sadly, no. Son was working on his today for USNA and USAFA and he checked his at USMA - nothing! I made the mistake earlier thinking his USAFA was open and it wasn't. I saw the top but not the bottom of the screen. My error!

His USAFA opened July 7. He finally sent his official scores after much thought. We know he is color deficient just not how severe. He is an active person who desires active things.

He sent his CFA from SLE to both USNA and USAFA. How do you know if you passed for Air Force and Navy?
 
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My USNA and USAFA are open but also no luck with USMA (only noncommittal letter on portal). Have they said when they will open the portal?
 
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