Qualified Letter, what does it mean exactly?
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I have a few questions:
If our MOC does not choose a principal nom., and my DS has received a letter in portal from RC stating qualified & waiting.. is that a good sign? Or does everyone receive that same letter?
Is that letter th 3Q some of you speak of?
Why would those qualified not get a chance at prep /AOG if not receiving appointment? It seems odd to give those prep spots to some less qualified and those qualified be forced to plan B...or am I misunderstanding? Thanks!
That is the 3Q letter that has been mentioned.
My understanding is that the Prep school is for folks who are not 3Q due to academics. They are outstanding in other ways, though. I think that is a great way to admit kids who may not have had the greatest college prep experience in high school. I have no clue how WP determines who would excel there if given the chance. Seems like they have done a good job with it though.
I know very little about the AOG scholarships, but I think those are for kids who are 3Q but don't get an offer. I don't know what the criteria are.
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AOG scholarships are offered to some candidates who are 3Q qualified and do not get an appointment. Those receiving the AOG offer are candidates, usually from a very competitive district, who admissions feels have a great chance to succeed at the academy but did not get an appointment. You see those scholarships referred to as Golden Tickets because the candidates receiving them a virtual locks for admission in the next class unless they really screw up. My DS was told, just pass your classes,don’t get arrested, and you are in.
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In addition to the academically unqualified, many enlisted folks who will be attending the academy to become an officer are also invited to prep school. This is to give them a chance to re-acclimate to an academic experience which they may not have been part of for several years.
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In addition to what @Parent of 4 stated above, most of the AOG's were very high on their slate last year and probably just missed the top 150 from NWL. These scholarships are RC nominated so if you are "on the bubble" and have built a rapport with and allowed your RC to get to know you as a candidate, you have a good shot at being put in for a civil prep appointment. Letting them know at this point that you would be interested doesn't hurt either.
The prep schools were originally designed to help enlisted soldiers who showed great leadership potential ready for the academic rigor of the Academy. Over time it has evolved into also preparing under-represented minorities and athletes in the same way. There are a few exceptions, but typically candidates fit these three categories. You also have to think more than sex or race as a minority. There are many more categories here.
For USMAPS specifically, only candidates who are not 3Q are eligible for an offer. Only 3Q qualified candidates are eligible for an AOG scholarship.
AOG scholars are typically identified by the Field Force and RCs. Other are correct that these are candidates that admissions sees potential but they did not win their slates. Knowing your RC or Regional FFR Commander can only help with the process.
For USMAPS specifically, only candidates who are not 3Q are eligible for an offer. Only 3Q qualified candidates are eligible for an AOG scholarship.
AOG scholars are typically identified by the Field Force and RCs. Other are correct that these are candidates that admissions sees potential but they did not win their slates. Knowing your RC or Regional FFR Commander can only help with the process.