Falcon Scholars Beware

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mama mia

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Just a heads up to anyone accepting a Falcon Scholarship. If you do not receive a NEW nomination- you will NOT receive an appointment. DS is the top of his class at sponsored prep - maxed CFA - did not get new nomination (had one last year) and is the only one in his class without an appointment. We had to pay 1/3 of the tuition and there are no transferrable college credits to redeem. DS is heart broken and has no back up plan in place as we felt this was a solid path. Just know it’s a risk you accept when you take the scholarship.
 
Did he apply to all available nomination sources including MOC, Senators, VP and Presidential (if qualified)?
 
kinnem said:
Did he apply to all available nomination sources including MOC, Senators, VP and Presidential (if qualified)?
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Yes - all - and interviewed with MOC and Senators. We had to move over the summer and took our chances in new district as prior was extremely competitive. MOC did reveal he was next in line but didn’t make the cut.
 
The academy can “find” nominations. Are you sure he was fully qualified with grades at prep school? Any new medical DQ? Any trouble with police or behavior at prep school? Honor violations? Was CFA passed again? Call admissions and ask if he qualifies for VP or superintendent nominations. Ask for help securing nominations. Do you have proof to show the academy he applied for a nomination to all possible nomination sources? Have you been actively communicating with admissions officer since the nomination deadline of Jan 31? Prepare your notes and press forward asking for help from admissions. Good luck
 
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Thanks to all for the advice - will stay positive - will head to his prep graduation and re-set the plans. Maybe enlistment or college. He will not go through this a third time. Congrats to everyone who made it - you deserve it and worked so hard! Going off the forum now to re-focus.
 
mama mia said:
Thanks to all for the advice - will stay positive - will head to his prep graduation and re-set the plans. Maybe enlistment or college. He will not go through this a third time. Congrats to everyone who made it - you deserve it and worked so hard! Going off the forum now to re-focus.
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But please come back and let us know the outcome. I sense that they are finishing up their nom charging, and he will be assigned a nomination any time now. BC I believe he would have received a hard no otherwise, with his academics, medical etc. Absent any other unknowns.
 
mama mia said:
This is unbelievable - DS just checked his portal today and it says “Nomination Status: Received Vice President Michael R. Pence!” There is no appointment yet but I assume that will come soon??
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Ya it seemed to me that they were just trying to put the pieces all together.

CONGRATS [emoji322] !!
 
FYI this is a double post...also in USAFA.
 
mama mia said:
Just a heads up to anyone accepting a Falcon Scholarship. If you do not receive a NEW nomination- you will NOT receive an appointment. DS is the top of his class at sponsored prep - maxed CFA - did not get new nomination (had one last year) and is the only one in his class without an appointment. We had to pay 1/3 of the tuition and there are no transferrable college credits to redeem. DS is heart broken and has no back up plan in place as we felt this was a solid path. Just know it’s a risk you accept when you take the scholarship.
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sorry to hear that
 
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