I should withdraw from safety school, right?

[eaab08]

Basically, thread title. I've gotten in and want to make sure that I should probably withdraw my app to the safety school. I fully intend on going to USNA, but it still feels like a big step.

 

[THParent]

If you have an offer of appointment in hand, have received your permit to report, and have sent in the required forms, then you are good to go.
It is a big step. Go ahead and take it.

Don't get injured in June, and enjoy your last days of freedom and the ability to go into the kitchen anytime that you want and make a sandwich.
Make sure you run, every day.

 

[justdoit19]

...or wait. There is a poster here whose son tore his MCL and may or may not be able to report to his SA.

My 2nd had me send his official ‘withdraw’ after we dropped him off. And he stayed. And he didn’t have to think about bc his mind got filled with plebe summer.

 

[MidCakePa]

Agree with @justdoit19. If you can swing it financially, spend a few hundred dollars on the deposit to hold your place at the safety school. It’s an insurance policy should anything unforeseen happen between now and I-Day. If something bad happens, you’ll have a Plan B waiting. If not, consider it a small premium paid for peace of mind — and the last dollar you’ll be required to spend on college.

 

[Devil Doc]

Eat you broccoli.

 

[THParent]

Yeah, not big on insuring every possible outcome. That's just me, though!

I never relied on an angle of attack indicator, either.

 

[whataluckymom]

You can always explain the situation and request a deferred enrollment to your safety school if you would like additional peace of mind in case something happens. Some schools will allow this, others won't. Basically the safety school would defer your enrollment for one year (if they allow it) - and then you can withdraw later once you're comfortable. Just an option.

 

[eaab08]

You can always explain the situation and request a deferred enrollment to your safety school if you would like additional peace of mind in case something happens. Some schools will allow this, others won't. Basically the safety school would defer your enrollment for one year (if they allow it) - and then you can withdraw later once you're comfortable. Just an option.

...or wait. There is a poster here whose son tore his MCL and may or may not be able to report to his SA.

My 2nd had me send his official ‘withdraw’ after we dropped him off. And he stayed. And he didn’t have to think about bc his mind got filled with plebe summer.

Agree with @justdoit19. If you can swing it financially, spend a few hundred dollars on the deposit to hold your place at the safety school. It’s an insurance policy should anything unforeseen happen between now and I-Day. If something bad happens, you’ll have a Plan B waiting. If not, consider it a small premium paid for peace of mind — and the last dollar you’ll be required to spend on college.

I like these options. in fact, I've already paid the deposit so it would just be a matter of having my parents withdraw for me. Thanks!

 

[justdoit19]

I like these options. in fact, I've already paid the deposit so it would just be a matter of having my parents withdraw for me. Thanks!

Make sure and check how it’s done. Some need it in writing. So a faxed them mailed letter for example. But a signature. So you would have to figure that out ahead of time. BC once you report, all comm’s are cut. No follow up questions from anyone!!

Congrats!!

 

[kyboymom]

My son had a significant scholarship offer at his safety school. He was supposed to accept the scholarship and commit to attending by June 1 and if he didn't he would lose the scholarship. He called admissions and talked to a wonderful lady. He let them know that he had accepted an appointment to USNA but was still concerned that he could get injured, we didn't know what role covid was going to play in any possible disqualification, etc. and asked if they would hold his spot until we he walked through the doors at plebe summer. This was last summer so granted, everything was a bit up in the air because of covid, but she agreed to hold his spot AND his scholarship until August 1. The only stipulation was that we call her directly and let her know if he was staying at USNA. It's always worth checking/asking...