Breakdown of athletics

Wow, if the energy applied to this thread — statistical gymnastics to deduce admission odds of a color-blind candidate based the on number of male varsity athletes — were applied elsewhere...we might BEso much closer to world peace. Sigh.

And for the record ... it wasn’t about odds for my kid to get it.

I have seen on this site it stated nobody knows how or why waivers are given. I was also told in private that they are held for athletes that need them.

But thanks for your put down. I appreciate it.
 
I will say in general that things that are said, whether in private or openly, should be taken with a grain of salt. No one knows. And I post this for readers who are wondering why they (or their child) aren’t being as seemingly informed about stuff as other posters. Not to challenge or put anyone down. But people read these threads and start to panic or worry that they aren’t receiving the same information, or treatment, as other candidates. And then worry unnecessarily. Maybe even go so far as to reach out to admissions to inquire themselves about stuff they read here. Which could actually have an adverse affect on their package.

The bottom line is that only USNA admissions knows why/how they do what they do. And similar to ‘recruited athletes’, one candidate may be their top choice one day, and not another day not BC someone else is. For whatever reason. There is a REASON USNA is vague, non-committal and doesn’t report 3Q’s. Or WCS numbers to candidates. They are putting together a big puzzle of people that will ultimately be USNA ‘23.

The gist of it, is that admissions makes decisions. There is nothing anyone here can do to know any outcome. And even if one could calculate a statistic for something? I look at it differently. It doesn’t even matter. If you receive an appointment, it’s 100pct. If you don’t? It’s 0pct.

I also get that some people enjoy calculating, etc. Thats wonderful. My point is to readers who find this: don’t worry. There are things not in your control. As long as you have presented your best package, you have done all you can. And things said here are only speculation. Only USNA knows. And they don’t tell anyone. Until they tell a candidate they have an appointment. Or don’t. The waiting is hard! Hang in there everyone!!
 
@justdoit1, you said what I meant, only more gracefully and elegantly.
 
I will say the large majority of color blind Mids I can remember being at USNA were not athletes. I remember there be very few in each class and after we had our pre-commissioning physicals 2/C year more we’re ‘discovered’ as that physical and eye exam was much more thorough.
 
This site is full of speculation by nervous parents and applicants to SA.

I don’t think it is fair to have any posters minimize the thoughts and discussion of nervous people in the process.

Especially with arrogance and words meant to demean. You don’t like my speculation, don’t respond. My son and I deserve better.

There are some very good people here that handle it with grace. My son and I deserve nothing less.
 
This site is full of speculation by nervous parents and applicants to SA.

I don’t think it is fair to have any posters minimize the thoughts and discussion of nervous people in the process.

Especially with arrogance and words meant to demean. You don’t like my speculation, don’t respond. My son and I deserve better.

There are some very good people here that handle it with grace. My son and I deserve nothing less.

I really hope DS misses his HS graduation. [emoji109]

With an LOA in hand, MY view (as a parent with a DD who is in the process) your DS would be one of the ones the USNA would look to in terms of giving a waiver for color vision deficiency.

Yes, they might give a waiver to someone who can shoot from Steph Curry range or run with Deion Sanders speed - but also to someone with a LOA and a nom in hand like your DS.

I guess my point is to try your best (I know it’s easy for me to say) to not going through the mental gymnastics of the probability of a waiver at this point. Fortunately, unlike the USMMA, the USNA does give waivers so your DS is still in the game.

Again, good luck. Your posts are still worthwhile to read. [emoji4]
 
This site is full of speculation by nervous parents and applicants to SA.

I don’t think it is fair to have any posters minimize the thoughts and discussion of nervous people in the process.

Especially with arrogance and words meant to demean. You don’t like my speculation, don’t respond. My son and I deserve better.

There are some very good people here that handle it with grace. My son and I deserve nothing less.

I really hope DS misses his HS graduation. [emoji109]

With an LOA in hand, MY view (as a parent with a DD who is in the process) your DS would be one of the ones the USNA would look to in terms of giving a waiver for color vision deficiency.

Yes, they might give a waiver to someone who can shoot from Steph Curry range or run with Deion Sanders speed - but also to someone with a LOA and a nom in hand like your DS.

I guess my point is to try your best (I know it’s easy for me to say) to not going through the mental gymnastics of the probability of a waiver at this point. Fortunately, unlike the USMMA, the USNA does give waivers so your DS is still in the game.

Again, good luck. Your posts are still worthwhile to read. [emoji4]

LOL my son can shoot from Steph Curry range! Last game he went 5 for 7 with 4 threes. His range makes the other team laugh at first or gasp. Last year in practice he beat the Boston Celtic shooting drill.

It is flattering that every coach points at him as the shooter throughout the game and plays him right. It also sucks.

My dream is for him to walk on and make Navy basketball team. His dream is to be appointed to USNA and not walk on. ;)

I appreciate the post. And I hope you are right ... the way I have looked at it when the roller coaster was on the top ...admissions bought he was a top 100 candidate before the deficiency was detected. :)
 
I'm glad admissions never told my son where he is ranked. The process is stressful enough. Having admissions outright tell you that you are one of the best candidates in the country and yet keeping you in limbo? I don't think I'd be able to handle that.
 
I'm glad admissions never told my son where he is ranked. The process is stressful enough. Having admissions outright tell you that you are one of the best candidates in the country and yet keeping you in limbo? I don't think I'd be able to handle that.

Didn’t say best. Said he is considered a top candidate by the Naval Academy when discussing the waiver.

I assume all LOAs are considered that.
 
LOA letters are a mystery and are given for many reasons. Some are given for diversity reasons. Others may be given for a special talent or skill the candidate has that would be helpful in service. Some LOAs might be given to talented athletes. Lots of LOA holders might not be near the top 100 candidates. We will never know why any LOA is given to one student and not another. But they are always a welcome surprise to get!
 
I will say the large majority of color blind Mids I can remember being at USNA were not athletes. I remember there be very few in each class and after we had our pre-commissioning physicals 2/C year more we’re ‘discovered’ as that physical and eye exam was much more thorough.
That matches very well with my experience. Make me want to question of you were really part of my class. . . . HMMMMMMM

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Hahaha... well being I am a woman, pretty sure we weren’t. Although it goes to show things don’t change all that often. I can’t remember a single color blind person in my class who was an athlete the more I think about it. Probably was, but none that stick out.
 
@Overwhelmed Hahaha thats funny right there!

Come to think of it, how would anyone even KNOW if someone was colorblind. Or color blind? It’s not like a person would wear a sign. So why would classmates even know?
 
Usually you know because they really aren’t good at look outs on YP cruise, they can’t see the land nav boxes at Leatherneck, you live so close you learn a lot about each other, they get to service select different things, and usually they get to do some unique cruises with Intel and Supply that the rest of us do not. It comes out.
 
Hahaha... well being I am a woman, pretty sure we weren’t. Although it goes to show things don’t change all that often. I can’t remember a single color blind person in my class who was an athlete the more I think about it. Probably was, but none that stick out.
Also a bit younger than moi
 
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