Just some updates from MAJ Turner, SE RC, from a cold, wind swept, snowy West Point:
*The Portal being updated was a simple software update conducted by the computer support staff (he chuckled, when he read all the great theories on why it was down)
*The first wave of 300+ appointments did go out last week. These were clear vacancy winners, Principal NOMs, and others that were pretty much assured a spot. They have until April 15th to make a decision.
*Looks like next wave will "probably" not be until late February. They to will have until April 15th to make a decision.
*"If you accept admission to another Academy, please drop your application to any other Academy. Any event/condition that will knock you out of an Academy with knock you out of all of them." Bad form once you've accepted and not a Plan B.
*"If you are sitting here, in front of me, for an overnight visit, and your packet is complete, you are probably 3Q, and probably on the right path to your appointment" I may have screwed up the quote, but it's how I remember it. If not, I'm sure I will be hearing from someone ;-)
*"I sent out over 25,000 emails last year" Basically, if he was not responding to an email from someone or needing some information, don't be surprised that you don't hear from your RC
*"I am concentrating on the seniors now. I will not turn my attention to juniors until after R Day" He does have to do SLE slotting and respond to you juniors, but it is low on the list.
*It frustrates him about misinformation and speculation on the Forums. He is not a member of a Forum, but has sent PMs to people to correct their statements.
*@1400 appointment offers will be made, with an expected class of under 1200
*The Academy is at over 4,500 strength versus the 4,400 authorized by law.
*We ask the Admissions Team to post the approved boots/shoes in the FAQ section of their website
Overall, a great visit so far. I hope tomorrow is not a snow day, so that my DD can have a one on one with MAJ Turner. Cheers
*The Portal being updated was a simple software update conducted by the computer support staff (he chuckled, when he read all the great theories on why it was down)
*The first wave of 300+ appointments did go out last week. These were clear vacancy winners, Principal NOMs, and others that were pretty much assured a spot. They have until April 15th to make a decision.
*Looks like next wave will "probably" not be until late February. They to will have until April 15th to make a decision.
*"If you accept admission to another Academy, please drop your application to any other Academy. Any event/condition that will knock you out of an Academy with knock you out of all of them." Bad form once you've accepted and not a Plan B.
*"If you are sitting here, in front of me, for an overnight visit, and your packet is complete, you are probably 3Q, and probably on the right path to your appointment" I may have screwed up the quote, but it's how I remember it. If not, I'm sure I will be hearing from someone ;-)
*"I sent out over 25,000 emails last year" Basically, if he was not responding to an email from someone or needing some information, don't be surprised that you don't hear from your RC
*"I am concentrating on the seniors now. I will not turn my attention to juniors until after R Day" He does have to do SLE slotting and respond to you juniors, but it is low on the list.
*It frustrates him about misinformation and speculation on the Forums. He is not a member of a Forum, but has sent PMs to people to correct their statements.
*@1400 appointment offers will be made, with an expected class of under 1200
*The Academy is at over 4,500 strength versus the 4,400 authorized by law.
*We ask the Admissions Team to post the approved boots/shoes in the FAQ section of their website
Overall, a great visit so far. I hope tomorrow is not a snow day, so that my DD can have a one on one with MAJ Turner. Cheers
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