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an654

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Our son just now saw an email that came yesterday inviting him to a CVW. We went to reserve it, and it says SOLD OUT. He's crushed. Is there any way to get on a waiting list or anything like that?
 
an654 said:
Our son just now saw an email that came yesterday inviting him to a CVW. We went to reserve it, and it says SOLD OUT. He's crushed. Is there any way to get on a waiting list or anything like that?
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which one he tried to reserve? My son got an email today and responded right away and got a reservation ticket for CVW on 10/12. I believe there is the other event on Nov.
 
There will be spring CVW’s as well.

For general readers, it’s a good idea to check your email, including your SPAM folder, regularly throughout this process. There are more than one source of emails that will be used throughout.
 
It’s just going to be really tough for him to attend a spring CVW with his sport schedule for school. As for checking the email and SPAM, I totally get what you’re saying. Allowing 24 hours for a candidate and his family to read the email and figure out if they can go is pretty difficult, though. If he’d waited a week or two, I’d get it. One day is tough. Oh well. Live and learn.
 
an654 said:
It’s just going to be really tough for him to attend a spring CVW with his sport schedule for school.
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It’s a matter of priorities. The desire to attend a CVW and its role in making a decision must be weighed against missing a contest or two. It won’t be the last time a candidate — and perhaps future mid and officer — will be forced to choose between two important things. Come USNA and AD, there’ll be much tougher trade-offs than this.
 
Eagle150 said:
Try checking again. We noticed they would show sold out, then later show available. I think people sign up and drop out often, or they add more spots. But for sure keep checking.
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We wondered about this. Thank you so much. Hope that's the case.
 
an654 said:
Our son just now saw an email that came yesterday inviting him to a CVW. We went to reserve it, and it says SOLD OUT. He's crushed. Is there any way to get on a waiting list or anything like that?
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Keep trying. I just logged in and there was availability for next weekend.
 
People always back out for all sorts of reasons. Check back often, especially right before a CVW, as that is when most people cancel (last-minute). Tell Admissions person he is really interested and see if there is a way to be added to a waitlist. If you live in the local area (can drive vs. fly), they sometimes reach out to you at the last minute so as to fill each CVW. If you have to fly, you have to weigh cost of last-minute tickets.
 
usna1985 said:
People always back out for all sorts of reasons. Check back often, especially right before a CVW, as that is when most people cancel (last-minute). Tell Admissions person he is really interested and see if there is a way to be added to a waitlist. If you live in the local area (can drive vs. fly), they sometimes reach out to you at the last minute so as to fill each CVW. If you have to fly, you have to weigh cost of last-minute tickets.
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Thanks so much.
 
Attending a CVW is a real chance to experience USNA from the inside and interact with many current mids. Deciding to join the military is a BIG decision and I am sure your h.s. coach will understand you might be gone while exploring potential college choices. CVW's are offered on several different weeks so everyone should be able to work it into their schedule.
 
DS will attend CVW this weekend. The program starts at 5:00PM on Thursday. Should he bring his own meal (for the dinner) on Thursday ? I looked at the schedule did not see dinner time. Also should he bring his own quilt or sleeping bag ?
 
gniyji said:
DS will attend CVW this weekend. The program starts at 5:00PM on Thursday. Should he bring his own meal (for the dinner) on Thursday ? I looked at the schedule did not see dinner time. Also should he bring his own quilt or sleeping bag ?
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A sandwich not a bad idea. He should have received a list or link of what he can bring. I believe DS brought a sleeping bag to his CVW. They usually get a cot to sleep on. All the details (WHAT TO BRING... REQUIRED FORMS TO PARTICIPATE) & specifics are here
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If you the parent have the ability to attend Friday, I highly recommend as USNA does a great job explaining and 'selling' the academy. On my son's CVW they had the following for parents.
  • Friday - Admissions/Parent Panel
  • Midshipmen Panel
  • Center of Academic Excellence
  • Break for Lunch
  • Academic Presentation by Provost
  • Campus Tour
 
JudgeGuy said:
A sandwich not a bad idea. He should have received a list or link of what he can bring. I believe DS brought a sleeping bag to his CVW. They usually get a cot to sleep on. All the details (WHAT TO BRING... REQUIRED FORMS TO PARTICIPATE) & specifics are here
www.usna.edu

Candidate Visit Weekend

Candidate Visit Weekend page for Candidate Visit Weekend at USNA.edu. Updated Wed Nov 08 15:49:09 EST 2023.
www.usna.edu

If you the parent have the ability to attend Friday, I highly recommend as USNA does a great job explaining and 'selling' the academy. On my son's CVW they had the following for parents.
  • Friday - Admissions/Parent Panel
  • Midshipmen Panel
  • Center of Academic Excellence
  • Break for Lunch
  • Academic Presentation by Provost
  • Campus Tour
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One of the best things was the singers that performed at the beginning. I forget what group. Fantastic.
 
gniyji said:
DS will attend CVW this weekend. The program starts at 5:00PM on Thursday. Should he bring his own meal (for the dinner) on Thursday ? I looked at the schedule did not see dinner time. Also should he bring his own quilt or sleeping bag ?
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According to DS who just hosted one, the candidates didn't go to King Hall on Thursday but were given dinner. Their midshipman could also find them things to eat.
 
Is there guest wifi that a candidate can use ? DS needs to do his homework online during the visit
 
gniyji said:
Is there guest wifi that a candidate can use ? DS needs to do his homework online during the visit
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I don’t think there is ‘guest WiFi’. You may want to load him up with a hotspot on his phone, if he can’t access via data.
 
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