SAFmanCan, thanks for that
, but being married to a math major isn't quite what it's cracked up to be (my husband is a math major too, our poor kids
).
Being a math major has come in handy when having those "come to Jesus" talks with my sons regarding reality. One of the being "I realize that the USAFA is your top choice, and if you hear from them, you never want to deal with another college again. However, the statistics show that it is a highly competitive field, and you need to get other ducks lined up with a game plan." (I have a tendency to mix metaphors)
It would be nice if there was a bit more statistical data to go with such as
1) What percentage of applicants apply EA?
2) In total, after EA and Regular Admissions, what percentage of EA are offered positions?
3) What percentage of those offered positions have principal nominations?
4) What percentage of those offered EA have principal nominations?
5) What percentage of members of congress actually designate a principal nomination? (the 2 nominating members of congress for my son do not designate a principal nomination)
6) How much influence does your declared major play in your academy acceptance? (There are colleges out there which don't weight it much as applicants can change their minds. For the Air Force ROTC scholarships, intended major plays a HUGE role)
7) How many applicants with a congressional nomination get accepted and rejected?
I suspected if my son hadn't heard by January 1st, he wasn't going to be accepted EA. I calculated when he submitted his application for EA, his FIT scores, the timing of his nominations, his gpa, class ranking, act/sat, etc., etc., etc. He was notified late last week. I couldn't predict what not hearing yet means as there are too many variables. I am hoping for your son that it means he is accepted!
WMcCollum, flieger83, usafahopful:
As to the only 15-20 percent vs 50 percent EA offers, the deferment letter received indicated "Approximately 50 percent of all appointments will be offered during Regular Selection." If you look at nolifepilot's copy of the deferment letter, it is in there. That is the same letter my son received. So maybe 15-20 percent is EA and the other 25-30 percent is something else to account for the discrepancy? Perhaps the other 25 - 30 percent are principal nominations? I have no clue here. I am just throwing darts in the dark.
Thanks for all the replies!