Just got a CVW!

No, I am not a reapplicant. This is my first time applying. I hope all goes well!! This has been my dream for a long time now and I hope it comes true!
 
My Experience

I was on the forums this time last year trying to determine my son's chances and asking many of the same questions I see here.

I'm not saying our experience is typical, but my son is now a Plebe at the Academy for the Class of 2016. I've learned one thing, however, nothing about the process "on the outside" is logical to our eyes. The Admissions Board, however, does have a process that I still don't understand.

My son completed his application process in early August, was notified he was 3Q's by his BGO in Sept., and received a Nomination in December from a Senator who didn't interview him or communicate in any way, other than to send that glorious letter.

His Congressional Rep, on the other hand, interviewed him twice and required two rounds of essays. His Nomination came on January 31st. (The last possible day). My son received his appointment on Feb. 8.

My son's CFA results were average, ACT was Comp. 30, 34/26 Eng/Math, Eagle Scout, Cross-country runner, speech, debate, FBLA, band, Boy's State, concert choir, etc..., but the one comment that I recall from his Cong. Rep. was that he was a pain in the butt during the process and the Rep. actually liked the persistence. He did

In talking with other parents, it seems there is no real rhyme or reason to the process, but your son/daughter should position himself or herself as best as possible.

The worst part of the process, by far, was the waiting and the daily trips to the mailbox. It really wore him down. He was set on the Navy and received an NROTC scholarship, but didn't apply to any other Service Academy. He is Navy all the way.

Everything was worth the effort though, as I watched him begin the transformation in I-Day on June 28 and saw the incredible change in my son on Plebe Parent's Weekend last week.

Good luck to you all!

P.S. He applied for STEM his junior year and was declined, but two weeks later received an invitation for a CVW. He did attend the CVW and also attended NASS the summer between his junior and senior year of HS. He also attended every briefing in our area (and some outside of our area).
 
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Same Here With One or Two Exceptions

tuckergd said:
I was on the forums this time last year trying to determine my son's chances and asking many of the same questions I see here.

I'm not saying our experience is typical, but my son is now a Plebe at the Academy for the Class of 2016. I've learned one thing, however, nothing about the process "on the outside" is logical to our eyes. The Admissions Board, however, does have a process that I still don't understand.

My son completed his application process in early August, was notified he was 3Q's by his BGO in Sept., and received a Nomination in December from a Senator who didn't interview him or communicate in any way, other than to send that glorious letter.

His Congressional Rep, on the other hand, interviewed him twice and required two rounds of essays. His Nomination came on January 31st. (The last possible day). My son received his appointment on Feb. 8.

My son's CFA results were average, ACT was Comp. 30, 34/26 Eng/Math, Eagle Scout, Cross-country runner, speech, debate, FBLA, band, Boy's State, concert choir, etc..., but the one comment that I recall from his Cong. Rep. was that he was a pain in the butt during the process and the Rep. actually liked the persistence. He did

In talking with other parents, it seems there is no real rhyme or reason to the process, but your son/daughter should position himself or herself as best as possible.

The worst part of the process, by far, was the waiting and the daily trips to the mailbox. It really wore him down. He was set on the Navy and received an NROTC scholarship, but didn't apply to any other Service Academy. He is Navy all the way.

Everything was worth the effort though, as I watched him begin the transformation in I-Day on June 28 and saw the incredible change in my son on Plebe Parent's Weekend last week.

Good luck to you all!

P.S. He applied for STEM his junior year and was declined, but two weeks later received an invitation for a CVW. He did attend the CVW and also attended NASS the summer between his junior and senior year of HS. He also attended every briefing in our area (and some outside of our area).
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Your narrative pretty much describes ours except for a couple of minor differences. Like you said, every applicant should concentrate on matters they can affect, not get distracted and do the best they can. I would also like to add, if applicants ever have questions, do not hesitate to call their BGO or the folks at admissions. It was a wild and crazy ride but worth it beyond all measure.
Cheers and good luck to all...
 
Vista123 said:
Son had offer for a cvw from Field Admissions Counselor during an interview. Right now he is in the thick of fall tryouts so he hasnt brought it up to us. While he already saw somethings at NASS I understand they are completely different experiences from a CVW. However, I would prefer that he visited after he got in if he was (all of a sudden) undecided about his acceptance. My son is my oldest (so I dont know what im doing...) and the counsel I keep getting from parents who have gone before is look after acceptance because the CVW may make it that much harder to deal with if/when TWE comes.
Additionally, his sport tryouts are now and are every weekend until March 3. We have a loooooong time left in this application process.

My son is not a recruited athlete (they dont recruit for his sport) Or a minority (rats, my dad told me not to marry an Irishman!)

I feel like I do know that he is 3qd though. He has his qualified letter from dodmerb, he did very well on CFA (maxed three events, close to maxing one more, above average on one and the BBthrow was exactly average). He was told not to take the CFA again. His test scores while perhaps not stellar are not close to the averages listed. When he asked his Field Admissions Counselor if he should retake his tests he was not told to retake them (though he has already signed up for the next one-I think he is addicted to number 2 pencils) No class rank offered and GPA is high enough, though not shockingly high. So though he has not received a 3q letter my assumption is that he is 3qd though not perhaps the front horse in the pack. I remember reading last year that some received 3q letters and some did not.

Also I want to welcome WP back as well. :wave:
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What's a 3q letter?
 
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