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aCGAhopeful

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If you got deffered to regular admissions from early action are your chances of appointment slim?
 
So if you are deferred, does it mean you won’t be accepted unless you update your file? How far are we (likely) from being appointable?
 
ProudMama56 said:
How do you know if you were deferred? Where and what does it specifically say?
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All it says is they can’t offer you admission but can reconsider the application in Regular Decision if you want, if you email them by a certain date. Nothing of note other than that
 
aCGAhopeful said:
Being a white male sure doesn't help...
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It is unclear exactly what the metric is that Admissions uses, but I think the bar for EA is pretty high, just as it is for early appointments at the other SAs. I don't think that aggressive AA has much to do with it. Our DD did receive an LOA and did earn an offer of appointment through EA today. She is a white female with the following stats:
4.0 GPA unweighted / 4.3 weighted, class rank 3/274, 1550 SAT, National Merit Commended Scholar, all 5's on AP exams, multiple concurrent enrollment college classes, captain of the Mathletes team, 4 year class officer, 3 year service club officer, vice-president of the school site council, tutors through the counseling office, 4 year varsity athlete, 1 coach's award, 2 MVP awards, 3 years all-area athlete selection, CA state championship individual qualifier, has qualified multiple national-level time standards, 260+ PFE score

I don't post this to brag, just to illustrate that the competition is fierce; there are applicants out there that make DD look under-qualified. She is still waiting for appointments to USNA and USAFA and there is no guarantee she will receive either. We are hopeful, but it is not a sure thing. We are just proud, and relieved, that she achieved this goal.

Being deferred to RD is not a rejection - you are still in the hunt. And a rejection today is not expulsion from the hunt either. Just remember that the kids you are competing against for limited slots are the best this country has to offer and hold your head high. Then continue to pursue your goals and your backup plans.
 
FutureAdademyDad? said:
aCGAhopeful said:
Being a white male sure doesn't help...
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It is unclear exactly what the metric is that Admissions uses, but I think the bar for EA is pretty high, just as it is for early appointments at the other SAs. I don't think that aggressive AA has much to do with it. Our DD did receive an LOA and did earn an offer of appointment through EA today. She is a white female with the following stats:
4.0 GPA unweighted / 4.3 weighted, class rank 3/274, 1550 SAT, National Merit Commended Scholar, all 5's on AP exams, multiple concurrent enrollment college classes, captain of the Mathletes team, 4 year class officer, 3 year service club officer, vice-president of the school site council, tutors through the counseling office, 4 year varsity athlete, 1 coach's award, 2 MVP awards, 3 years all-area athlete selection, CA state championship individual qualifier, has qualified multiple national-level time standards, 260+ PFE score

I don't post this to brag, just to illustrate that the competition is fierce; there are applicants out there that make DD look under-qualified. She is still waiting for appointments to USNA and USAFA and there is no guarantee she will receive either. We are hopeful, but it is not a sure thing. We are just proud, and relieved, that she achieved this goal.

Being deferred to RD is not a rejection - you are still in the hunt. And a rejection today is not expulsion from the hunt either. Just remember that the kids you are competing against for limited slots are the best this country has to offer and hold your head high. Then continue to pursue your goals and your backup plans.
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Is she a recruited athlete?
 
Yes, she is a recruited athlete and that was certainly a factor in receiving the LOA, but I think her other stats also played a role in her appointment.

That being said, I think it is likely that EA may be heavily weighted toward 3Q recruited athletes, as well as non-athlete LOA recipients.

Just a guess on my part.

As I said before, deferrment to RD is not a rejection and deferred applicants should stay positive and hopeful, while making sure their alternative plans are in place.
 
FutureAdademyDad? said:
Yes, she is a recruited athlete and that was certainly a factor in receiving the LOA, but I think her other stats also played a role in her appointment.

That being said, I think it is likely that EA may be heavily weighted toward 3Q recruited athletes, as well as non-athlete LOA recipients.

Just a guess on my part.

As I said before, deferrment to RD is not a rejection and deferred applicants should stay positive and hopeful, while making sure their alternative plans are in place.
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They do a great job at admissions!
 
FutureAdademyDad? said:
It is unclear exactly what the metric is that Admissions uses, but I think the bar for EA is pretty high, just as it is for early appointments at the other SAs. I don't think that aggressive AA has much to do with it. Our DD did receive an LOA and did earn an offer of appointment through EA today. She is a white female with the following stats:
4.0 GPA unweighted / 4.3 weighted, class rank 3/274, 1550 SAT, National Merit Commended Scholar, all 5's on AP exams, multiple concurrent enrollment college classes, captain of the Mathletes team, 4 year class officer, 3 year service club officer, vice-president of the school site council, tutors through the counseling office, 4 year varsity athlete, 1 coach's award, 2 MVP awards, 3 years all-area athlete selection, CA state championship individual qualifier, has qualified multiple national-level time standards, 260+ PFE score

I don't post this to brag, just to illustrate that the competition is fierce; there are applicants out there that make DD look under-qualified. She is still waiting for appointments to USNA and USAFA and there is no guarantee she will receive either. We are hopeful, but it is not a sure thing. We are just proud, and relieved, that she achieved this goal.

Being deferred to RD is not a rejection - you are still in the hunt. And a rejection today is not expulsion from the hunt either. Just remember that the kids you are competing against for limited slots are the best this country has to offer and hold your head high. Then continue to pursue your goals and your backup plans.
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Congrats! Very excellent accomplishments by your DD, outstanding! For the Class of 2022, 50% were given Appointment through EA. I believe your DD will get a strong look by USNA/USAFA. The differentiator is not her but other highly qualified candidates in her district. Unlike the USCGA which competes nationally, USNA and USAFA are district competitions. It just takes one other candidate who has slightly better WCS than her to get bumped. This happens regularly at all districts. My DS was an EA Appointment in early Nov 2017 by USCGA. He’s a MIDN at USNA. He wants a career in Combat Missions. We’re from a highly competitive district in NY. So hang in there. USNA does require you to be a good swimmer to graduate. Better swimmer you are better result you will have in PE Swim qualification every year. Passing the PRT 1.5 mile run every year is another. Swimming qualification tests get harder each year. Men will have to box and wrestle Plebe Year. Surprisingly, Swimming requirement is lighter at USCGA. Your DD has put her best foot forward. USCGA is an excellent Appointment and a great career if seeking a non combat career.
 
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aCGAhopeful said:
Being a white male sure doesn't help...
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My son’s best friend applied EA to Stanford. He is #1 in Class & brilliant in every way, perfect ACT/SAT, 15APs, 800 all 5 SAT subject tests, top leaderships.... His friend said the same thing,
“ Being a Chinese male sure doesn’t help....”
 
aCGAhopeful said:
If you got deffered to regular admissions from early action are your chances of appointment slim?
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Deferred is not denied. I believe this is the first year they did this. My DS was 2 years ago and in EA you either got in, got CGAS, waitlisted or denied. You never got the chance to compete again the next pool. Many many of his friend got in during regular admission. You are well qualified. It’s a puzzle at the academy. What do they need for the incoming year. You don’t know that answer so I would say your chances are still good because you are a good candidate. Good luck and keep your head up. You waited this long. It worth it
 
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