ShellTiger9205
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Hello all,
I am currently a senior applying for the class of 2027 at USNA. I completed everything in my package about three weeks ago, and I, like thousands of others, am waiting to hear back with an appointment or rejection.
I feel fairly confident (not in a prideful way, more of a fact-based way) with my application, as I am valedictorian with dual credit/APs, my school’s drum major, a part of many extracurriculars, a four-year varsity powerlifter, active in my church/missionary trips, 32 ACT, etc., but my stress and anxiety about hearing the decision has been growing exponentially. I completely understand that the board is swamped with applications, and many other individuals have strong(er) applications, but the waiting is driving me insane. I have tried to stay optimistic and positive, reassuring myself that I did the best that I could do and gave everything into each part of the application, but it hasn’t helped. I even go to the gym five days a week to lift and run and try and get my mind off of it, but I find myself checking my portal MANY times a day. Lately, I’ve been losing sleep due to overthinking and nerves, and I realized I need to find new strategies to deal with the wait and stress of CPR.
I am not asking for validation of my application or anything like that, as I no one knows what might happen and arrogance/pride towards myself and my application will simply destroy my humility and develop negative traits, but if anyone has advice towards dealing with the waiting and developing patience towards things out of my control, I would greatly appreciate it. I have been praying for peace and a calm heart that allows whatever happens to happen, but I also know that it is my responsibility to find ways to grow my patience and resilience, even during the difficult times of waiting.
Thank you for your thoughts and ideas
I am currently a senior applying for the class of 2027 at USNA. I completed everything in my package about three weeks ago, and I, like thousands of others, am waiting to hear back with an appointment or rejection.
I feel fairly confident (not in a prideful way, more of a fact-based way) with my application, as I am valedictorian with dual credit/APs, my school’s drum major, a part of many extracurriculars, a four-year varsity powerlifter, active in my church/missionary trips, 32 ACT, etc., but my stress and anxiety about hearing the decision has been growing exponentially. I completely understand that the board is swamped with applications, and many other individuals have strong(er) applications, but the waiting is driving me insane. I have tried to stay optimistic and positive, reassuring myself that I did the best that I could do and gave everything into each part of the application, but it hasn’t helped. I even go to the gym five days a week to lift and run and try and get my mind off of it, but I find myself checking my portal MANY times a day. Lately, I’ve been losing sleep due to overthinking and nerves, and I realized I need to find new strategies to deal with the wait and stress of CPR.
I am not asking for validation of my application or anything like that, as I no one knows what might happen and arrogance/pride towards myself and my application will simply destroy my humility and develop negative traits, but if anyone has advice towards dealing with the waiting and developing patience towards things out of my control, I would greatly appreciate it. I have been praying for peace and a calm heart that allows whatever happens to happen, but I also know that it is my responsibility to find ways to grow my patience and resilience, even during the difficult times of waiting.
Thank you for your thoughts and ideas
