MichaelW22
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Has anyone gotten a TWE yet? Heard of anyone getting one? Just wondering when they start giving them out.
Has anyone gotten a TWE yet? Heard of anyone getting one? Just wondering when they start giving them out.
Roughly the first week of February those who didn't complete their packages get TWEs. This is typically followed a few weeks later by those with completed packages who didn't get nominations (some w/o noms may go later into the process as options for appointment through VP, Supe or a NAPS/Foundation offer). The rest tend to go out in waves (a bunch hit the same day) throughout March until 15 April.
Of course, all is done via email/CIS portal now . . .
TWEs typically don't happen prior to early February (following the 31 Jan. deadline). Candidates whose records are complete but not competitive have the opportunity to improve things until Jan. 31 with new scores or grades or achievements so USNA wants to give everyone that chance before sending a turndown.
The one thing that is certain . . . if your USNA package is not complete (other than medical) by Jan. 31, your chances are essentially zero.
The reality is that receiving an appointment is EXTREMELY slim for those candidates who have no other nomination.
usna 1985, this is great information, thanks. Love to know more about the process you described of those without nominations that get TWE in February, and those deemed "worthy" of being considered further for appointment through VP, Supe, etc. Guess that's by whole candidate score (if you know)?
So how is " good news" normally delivered? Is it through the portal or is there a package sent in the mail?Navy911, DoDMERB is not subject to the January 31 deadline; it is fine if you are still waiting disposition. Good advice by THParent.
usslloyd, the Director of Nominations and Appointments has stated that fewer than 5 Superintendent nominations are used on any given admissions cycle. Furthermore, just like the MOCs, the Vice President is limited to 5 charged midshipmen at USNA at any given time and is allowed to nominate 10 candidates for each vacancy. The reality is that receiving an appointment is EXTREMELY slim for those candidates who have no other nomination. At most, you are looking at about 15 total appointments (assuming the Supe uses ~5 and all 10 candidates are selected [VP slate winner + 9 national pool]); could also only be a handful who receive appointments. The SECNAV nominations will go to Navy and Marine Corps Fleet candidates and those at NAPS.
Outside of enlisted/NAPSters, if a candidate has absolutely NO nominations before January 31st and still hasn't received a status in mid-to-late March/April...it could mean they are being considered for an appointment or NAPS/Foundation. Statistically, the odds for an appointment are not in one's favor if they have no other nomination and might be "banking" on a VP/Supe nomination.
I know USNA1985 will likely chime in, as well.