Same here! DS doesn't read the forums and I'm on them countless times a day. He won't tell anyone when he knows any updates because doesn't want to be disappointed, and shows little emotion when we move onto the next step of this process. But I can tell since having a son that that's how he operates, while I tell every family member every little detail.
He was told from our state FFR he was file complete and they were reviewing his file, but the letter for NWL came weeks after that. The one letter we received states both.
The letters depend on your region, from anecdotal experiences and what I have read. Each region sends out the same basic letters but with their own wording. For example in my region no one that I know of got 3Q letters but everyone got letters once they are put on the NWL. From my understanding if you are 3Qed and have a MOC nomination then you are placed on the NWL. So your DS should be on it. The only time you would be 3Q and not on the NWL is if you had a nomination that wasn’t a MOC like ROTC. Again I believe all this to be true but I can’t know with a hundred percent currently so feel free to correct me if I said something incorrect.
My DS only had the JROTC nom at the time and he was placed on NWL. But I agree, I’m sure each region does it differently.
Thanks for the info. That makes sense.
Can totally relate- we are the same..... except Hubby is well..... lets say.... apprehensive of him going military.
I got a MOC nom + senator nom (I live in Texas), currently 3Q (I believe since like October) + 2 Nom and just waiting on the NWL. I find myself spamming the refresh button on my email and browsing on this form, even in class... It feels so weird having nothing to do for USMA when the past few months it felt like I was constantly doing something.
You and me both!!!
To be honest, if you had asked me a year ago if we'd be at this point I wouldn't have imagined it. DS was insistent on enlisting in the army out of HS and has had quite a successful experience all leading to an opportunity to go to USMA. He just has to get this med stuff squared away and we shall see what comes of this LOA. I am hopeful and waiting and excited to possibly be a part of the USMA family. I was in the Army (ROTC, U. of Pittsburgh 96) back in the day and served a few years and will be able to relate if he becomes and officer, but this USMA path is new to me. And exciting! Best wishes to hopeful applicants. I'm cheering you all on!
Wow! What an exciting path he has taken to get to this point. Congratulations on the LOA!! I can't wait to hear when when he is appointed, keep us updated pleaseHello, FL mom of an applicant (DS, enlisted Army) with an LOA. I think he's awaiting qualifying the med part. I say "think" because my DS started this journey on his own as he's active duty in the Army already, so he is handling everything on his own. It's weird being completely hands off in this process after last year. My daughter is a plebe at USMMA (class of 2027) and we went through the application/nomination process for USNA and USMMA together and now, after being more involved with my daughter, I'm just getting updates from DS on occasion. He is stationed VERY far away.
You have LoA and CFA and Medical all qualified? If yes, no worry. Finger cross.
It takes longer time than what you think. Your MOC just get in 1/12. The committee meet and review and give out the appointment, which takes a month. So be patient. You will get it in one month as my experience.
If she has LOa, no worry. Keep contact your field officer or RC, they have many ways to find you a nomination source if you have LOA. MOC or senator will always give you one just because you have LOA. Just make sure you pass CFA and medical. I remember West Point superintendent also has the right to nominate too.
Hoping she secures that nom soon. Congratulations to all of her accomplishments!
Same, still waiting on the CFA
Nothing like neurotically refreshing my email, and portals lol
Keep in mind there are ALWAYS people who have an LOA that don't get a nom and therefore no appointment. Don't count on the academy finding you one. Apply to all nom sources. Don't count on being given one either; some MOC staff can even be dismissive of an LOA, probably due to a lack of understanding, but it does happen.