Northwestern Preparatory C/O 2020

Do you know what was the general reason you guys did not get a direct appointment, or were there a lot of different reasons for different people?
DS was not given a reason.

Based on all I've read here it comes down to the simple math of there are more candidates than slots. The academies have a way of ranking all their candidates based on every part of the selection process. For USAFA, there are roughly 1150 slots to fill for each class, they'll offer around 1400-1500 appointments in different stages as they fill out each years new class. Those candidates would be the ones who rank the highest in the selection process. There's a percentage who will decline the offer, for any number of reasons, based on 70+ years of doing this, USAFA knows everyone won't accept.

They'll also identify another 300-400 candidates who also have the right stuff, and with only 1150-ish slots available, they just can't take them all.

Those 300-400 don't rank quite as high in the selection process as the first 1500, from these 250-300 are offered USAFA prep and 60-100 are offered FFS.

AFAIK, for the Falcon Scholars in DS's NWP class, they don't know specifically why they were/weren't selected, only admissions knows.

My belief is the candidates awarded an FFS made a solid impression on the admissions team, and they were pre-selected to be top candidates for next year's class. The extra year simply gives them a chance to prove what USAFA admissions already knew.
 
DS was not given a reason.

Based on all I've read here it comes down to the simple math of there are more candidates than slots. The academies have a way of ranking all their candidates based on every part of the selection process. For USAFA, there are roughly 1150 slots to fill for each class, they'll offer around 1400-1500 appointments in different stages as they fill out each years new class. Those candidates would be the ones who rank the highest in the selection process. There's a percentage who will decline the offer, for any number of reasons, based on 70+ years of doing this, USAFA knows everyone won't accept.

They'll also identify another 300-400 candidates who also have the right stuff, and with only 1150-ish slots available, they just can't take them all.

Those 300-400 don't rank quite as high in the selection process as the first 1500, from these 250-300 are offered USAFA prep and 60-100 are offered FFS.

AFAIK, for the Falcon Scholars in DS's NWP class, they don't know specifically why they were/weren't selected, only admissions knows.

My belief is the candidates awarded an FFS made a solid impression on the admissions team, and they were pre-selected to be top candidates for next year's class. The extra year simply gives them a chance to prove what USAFA admissions already knew.
Thank you very much!
 
Okay future cadets, recent weekend update call mentioned end of February / beginning of March as calendarically significant. The transition from February to March occurs next weekend late on Sunday night going into Monday. So, add some extra days to the estimate provided and maybe there are 15 days remaining until news gets dispatched to your portals.

Keep working hard on your studies, you're heading down the home stretch. Wishing you all the result you've been working toward. Stay healthy, safe and continue to make good decisions so you can all celebrate together in June wearing those slick hawaiian shirts!
 
^^^I think the wait is harder for the fans than it is for the Falcons. As Dad_2024 said, stay healthy and the finish line/beginning is just ahead.
Fill the gaps, stay liquid.
 
Okay future cadets, recent weekend update call mentioned end of February / beginning of March as calendarically significant. The transition from February to March occurs next weekend late on Sunday night going into Monday. So, add some extra days to the estimate provided and maybe there are 15 days remaining until news gets dispatched to your portals.

Keep working hard on your studies, you're heading down the home stretch. Wishing you all the result you've been working toward. Stay healthy, safe and continue to make good decisions so you can all celebrate together in June wearing those slick hawaiian shirts!
Just out of curiosity how did you hear about this? How do you receive an update call? Thanks!
 
Just out of curiosity how did you hear about this? How do you receive an update call? Thanks!
I thought they heard it during their Falcon Call. Am I correct?
No one knows for certain when the appointments for Falcon Scholars will be released. During a meeting that all Falcon Scholars attended (regardless of prep school) we were told that our files would be reviewed in late February, and appointment would come sometime between late February and early March. There was no specific date given. It is also worth noting that this information only applies to Falcon Scholars, we have no information regarding the appointments of high school applicants, college re-applicants, or USAFA Prep School Cadet Candidates.
 
No one knows for certain when the appointments for Falcon Scholars will be released. During a meeting that all Falcon Scholars attended (regardless of prep school) we were told that our files would be reviewed in late February, and appointment would come sometime between late February and early March. There was no specific date given. It is also worth noting that this information only applies to Falcon Scholars, we have no information regarding the appointments of high school applicants, college re-applicants, or USAFA Prep School Cadet Candidates.
Ok thanks I was hoping that could mean I can hope for news in early March.
 
No one knows for certain when the appointments for Falcon Scholars will be released. During a meeting that all Falcon Scholars attended (regardless of prep school) we were told that our files would be reviewed in late February, and appointment would come sometime between late February and early March. There was no specific date given. It is also worth noting that this information only applies to Falcon Scholars, we have no information regarding the appointments of high school applicants, college re-applicants, or USAFA Prep School Cadet Candidates.

Thanks for helping with that @Hopeful Mid 2024, I should have been more specific. Yes, I was referring to the Falcon Foundation call. I've done a fair amount of cheerleading to the Falcons at NWP for this year's class (DS included) on this here thread and didn't take into account the non-Falcons with my recent post. Apologies to non-FFS NWPrepsters on this thread. You're ALL a great group of young people who have distinguished yourselves as you've followed this path. I have no doubt that you will all accomplish great things in life.

As far as timing for appointment offers goes, you can refer to previous years appointment reporting threads. Last few years the FFS class received news in mid-February. The bulk of all USAFA appointments tend to come in late-february to mid-april. Last year there was a mass drop of TWEs around April 20th. DS didn't receive one and was in limbo until FFS offer received on May 9th.
 
^^^ I am hoping ALL of you get a call. Some MOCs call, some don't. At least the wait is nearly over and the journey is about to begin.
 
Thought somebody on here started a 15 day clock about 5 or 6 days ago.... Here's hoping all our Falcons get the call any day, hour, minute.

Remember, portals typically update in the early morning hours, so no need to watch it all day. Trust me, it hasn't been helpful watching my favorite E-Trade portal this week.

Good luck to all, I sense the end of this segment of your journey is near and will usher in an even bigger beginning to the next step. Regardless of the outcome, you young future cadets rock! You came together under adverse conditions and executed the mission as necessary.

I feel the wave building...
 
Okay future cadets, recent weekend update call mentioned end of February / beginning of March as calendarically significant. The transition from February to March occurs next weekend late on Sunday night going into Monday. So, add some extra days to the estimate provided and maybe there are 15 days remaining until news gets dispatched to your portals.
You mean this guy? Hope your stock prognostication is equally as good my man.
 
You mean this guy? Hope your stock prognostication is equally as good my man.
Yeah, about that, this week's rise in bond yields hasn't been kind to the valuation of growth stocks in the old retirement portfolio... sadly, a sharp contrast to the first half of this month. It's a marathon anyway. Might have to wait an extra year before adding a wine cellar or elevator in our sixties.😉

For the young on here, remember to start saving early and run from the temptation of debt, especially that 'career starter loan', remember the turtle beats the hare everytime.

Looking forward to hearing reports of appointment notifications!
 
And so it begins...

Which one of us will get a MOC call next?



or whatever form of notification lol
@Hopeful Mid 2024 - saw your post on the 2025 appointment thread, Congrats to you, sir!! I've been impressed with the leadership you've displayed here on SAF and your initiative in the early phases of the NWP Falcons journey, starting a group chat and being a great resource to your classmates. Keep up that team spirit, it will take you far. Aim High!
 
I’d like to add to what Dad_2024 said. Very well done sir. I was secretly hoping you’d receive your call from the VP. That’d been really cool. Looking forward to some pizza in June. Aloha Hopeful Mid.
 
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