Rejection from USNA 2022

My DD loved the tour of Va Tech last week. We saw Texas A and M, University of Texas-Austin, University of New Orleans and Va. Tech. Next month, We are seeing Va. Tech for a 2nd time and also seeing Ga. Tech for the 2nd time, plus touring Purdue, University of Michigan and Univ. of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. DD's NROTC scholarship has been placed at Ga. Tech (and DD is an Early Action admit there already). DD has been admitted to all the mentioned schools (except Va. Tech who will release decisions 3/5). Her #1 still remains USNA, of course! But she has a lot of great choices!
I'm am a bit biased as my name tells you but while UT Austin is an amazing school that I would have gone to, the people are not particularly military friendly (many protests against US mil action), however, Texas A&M has a legendary corps of cadets that I would wholeheartedly recommend taking a deeper eye into.

My DD did not care for UT-Austin at all. (No offense to anyone who has a differing opinion). I actually really liked TAMU, but her 1st impression was that it was "remote". I may be to blame here, as we drove to College Station from New Orleans (it was a 5 hour drive). When we went to Va. tech, we flew into Roanoke and then drove to Va. Tech the next morning- took about 40 minutes. She said Va. Tech didn't seem as rural as TAMU. I found it a funny statement, but realized the "long drive" vs. the "short drive" must've been what made one feel less rural than the other. I told her College Station was a 2 hour drive from Austin and even less from Houston, but her impression "it was too remote" may be too much to overcome. Additionally, she is a foodie and she liked the food at Va. Tech better than TAMU- you know, the whole 2 or 3 meals we had when visiting.
#1 dining halls in the country :D. Heck, one of them even serves fresh lobster!
 
My DD did not care for UT-Austin at all. (No offense to anyone who has a differing opinion). I actually really liked TAMU, but her 1st impression was that it was "remote". I may be to blame here, as we drove to College Station from New Orleans (it was a 5 hour drive). When we went to Va. tech, we flew into Roanoke and then drove to Va. Tech the next morning- took about 40 minutes. She said Va. Tech didn't seem as rural as TAMU. I found it a funny statement, but realized the "long drive" vs. the "short drive" must've been what made one feel less rural than the other. I told her College Station was a 2 hour drive from Austin and even less from Houston, but her impression "it was too remote" may be too much to overcome. Additionally, she is a foodie and she liked the food at Va. Tech better than TAMU- you know, the whole 2 or 3 meals we had when visiting.
I get you, College Station is kinda remote. I've never been to Virginia but from what I know the north gets more dense. But if she's a foodie then UT Austin may be the one that got away. Austin has tonnes of delicious "hipster" food places.
 
My DD loved the tour of Va Tech last week. We saw Texas A and M, University of Texas-Austin, University of New Orleans and Va. Tech. Next month, We are seeing Va. Tech for a 2nd time and also seeing Ga. Tech for the 2nd time, plus touring Purdue, University of Michigan and Univ. of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. DD's NROTC scholarship has been placed at Ga. Tech (and DD is an Early Action admit there already). DD has been admitted to all the mentioned schools (except Va. Tech who will release decisions 3/5). Her #1 still remains USNA, of course! But she has a lot of great choices!
I'm am a bit biased as my name tells you but while UT Austin is an amazing school that I would have gone to, the people are not particularly military friendly (many protests against US mil action), however, Texas A&M has a legendary corps of cadets that I would wholeheartedly recommend taking a deeper eye into.

My DD did not care for UT-Austin at all. (No offense to anyone who has a differing opinion). I actually really liked TAMU, but her 1st impression was that it was "remote". I may be to blame here, as we drove to College Station from New Orleans (it was a 5 hour drive). When we went to Va. tech, we flew into Roanoke and then drove to Va. Tech the next morning- took about 40 minutes. She said Va. Tech didn't seem as rural as TAMU. I found it a funny statement, but realized the "long drive" vs. the "short drive" must've been what made one feel less rural than the other. I told her College Station was a 2 hour drive from Austin and even less from Houston, but her impression "it was too remote" may be too much to overcome. Additionally, she is a foodie and she liked the food at Va. Tech better than TAMU- you know, the whole 2 or 3 meals we had when visiting.

I would think that if it was a foodie decision, The Big Easy would be a slam dunk! My DS toured UNO last year, but decided on the in-state choice when he saw the dedicated shop space (complete with built race cars, rockets, etc.) for the engineering teams at OU. His sister on the other hand was all about UNO :)
 
There are many routes to service academies if that is what you truely want.
I’ve told it here before so I hope I don’t sound like a broken record.
DD wanted USNA or USMA. Accepted to neither.
Went to college on. D1 athletic scholarship and ROTC scholarship. Reapplied to USMA and probably would have gotten in but... decided to drop out after the fall season/semester and enlist.
Eventually applied to USMA from the ranks and was accepted. Returned early from a deployment in Iraq to make R-Day.
A room mate of hers tried twice and was accepted third time.
Another classmate was a junior in college, Air Force ROTC (so a year from commissioning), and dropped it for USMA.
So there are many paths. Even if it does not happen for you there are paths to a great future.
 
I'm am a bit biased as my name tells you but while UT Austin is an amazing school that I would have gone to, the people are not particularly military friendly (many protests against US mil action), however, Texas A&M has a legendary corps of cadets that I would wholeheartedly recommend taking a deeper eye into.

UT > A&M academically, more diverse, better location, more opportunities. This is bad advice.
 
UT > A&M academically, more diverse, better location, more opportunities. This is bad advice.

Not sure it's "bad advice." As with any university, what is "best" for one person may not be best for another and thus it's important to sort out what you want and which school to which you were accepted best meets those goals. And, for many, finances may be the deciding factor. In most cases, there isn't necessarily a "better school," but rather a better fit for a particular individual.
 
I, too, was rejected. it's alright though, since I am applying rotc. Best of luck to everyone else!
Ah... so sorry jipsyjips. I was crossing my fingers for you! Best of luck with ROTC!

Actually, miscommunication occurred between me and my counselor. Turns out I’ve been rejected from another civilian school, not USNA. thanks for keeping those fingers crossed, keep ‘em there a little longer for me!
 
What does your portal status report after you have received your rejection email?
 
I'm am a bit biased as my name tells you but while UT Austin is an amazing school that I would have gone to, the people are not particularly military friendly (many protests against US mil action), however, Texas A&M has a legendary corps of cadets that I would wholeheartedly recommend taking a deeper eye into.

UT > A&M academically, more diverse, better location, more opportunities. This is bad advice.


This is not bad advice; both universities have excellent academic programs that have produced many successful people. Firstly diversity shouldn't be a factor in choosing schools, academics and money should (If you're the first [pick a race] at that school then you just added to the diversity making it better; avoiding schools for that reason only breeds segregation). In recent years UT now has a less diverse body than TAMU, on all accounts other than Asian students, even with UT using the unconstitutional Affirmative Action decisions. UT, however, gets the diverse reputation because that is what they advertise. I do, however, concede that UT has a better location because Austin is purely amazing, but each school has its merits and detriments for every student. I was stating that her DD would be more suited for A&M considering the Corps, location, and culture over UT which, last time I visited, was hosting Anti-Imperialism protestors. Even with all bad I speak of UT, I would have picked that university over TAMU duly because of it's proximity to family and financial ease. As for opportunities I say each has its own niche: as I've seen by alumni, TAMU is more suited for connections in agriculture, engineering, and military, whereas UT is great for business and international connections. I hope this cleared the confusion.

[For those who do not know: A&M and TAMU are different acronyms for the same school]
 
Whatever you do, don't encourage your kids to apply to the University of Washington. Sure it's a top public University, in a world class city (Amazon, Boeing, MS, Google--Etc.), with food that rivals S.F.. Pacific ocean and Olympic Mountains to the west, boarderd by 10 mile-long lake Washington on the east with the Cascades 40miles to the west. Ski on snow in the Winter, ski on water in the summer. Fish, sail, Kayak on the Pudget Sound, ride white water on the Skykomish.

Problem is, once they get used to the grey skys------ your kid won't wan-na come home.

Seriously, I'd be pleased to see anyone of these guys/girls who made it this far attend my alma mater.
 
Whatever you do, don't encourage your kids to apply to the University of Washington. Sure it's a top public University, in a world class city (Amazon, Boeing, MS, Google--Etc.), with food that rivals S.F.. Pacific ocean and Olympic Mountains to the west, boarderd by 10 mile-long lake Washington on the east with the Cascades 40miles to the west. Ski on snow in the Winter, ski on water in the summer. Fish, sail, Kayak on the Pudget Sound, ride white water on the Skykomish.

Problem is, once they get used to the grey skys------ your kid won't wan-na come home.

Seriously, I'd be pleased to see anyone of these guys/girls who made it this far attend my alma mater.
DD was just notified this week that she's accepted to UW! We spent most of her formative years living at NAS Whidbey Island, so if she ends up there, it'll be like going home to her =). Still holding out hope for acceptance to USNA, though...that's still #1 on the list...but NROTC at UW would not be a bad consolation, amiright?!...did I mention we're still waiting on a decision from NROTC also? waiting...waiting..waiting :bleh2:
 
If worse comes to worse and she doesn't not receive an NROTC scholarship or academy appointment, then she can still enroll in NROTC at UW as a college programmer (someone who is not on scholarship). There will be at least 3 more opportunities for her to win a scholarship as an NROTC participant. Even if she doesn't get a scholarship, she can still be approved for Advanced Standing after her sophomore year. This would allow her to continue in the program and still commission.

DS did not win a 4 year scholarship. He enrolled in NROTC as a college programmer at his first choice college. He won a 2.5 year scholarship during his sophomore year. No guarantees, but there are always multiple ways to skin a cat. It could make a great backup plan if needed.

Good luck to your DD on both an appointment and a scholarship award. Hope her dreams come true.
 
Whatever you do, don't encourage your kids to apply to the University of Washington. Sure it's a top public University, in a world class city (Amazon, Boeing, MS, Google--Etc.), with food that rivals S.F.. Pacific ocean and Olympic Mountains to the west, boarderd by 10 mile-long lake Washington on the east with the Cascades 40miles to the west. Ski on snow in the Winter, ski on water in the summer. Fish, sail, Kayak on the Pudget Sound, ride white water on the Skykomish.

Problem is, once they get used to the grey skys------ your kid won't wan-na come home.

Seriously, I'd be pleased to see anyone of these guys/girls who made it this far attend my alma mater.
DD was just notified this week that she's accepted to UW! We spent most of her formative years living at NAS Whidbey Island, so if she ends up there, it'll be like going home to her =). Still holding out hope for acceptance to USNA, though...that's still #1 on the list...but NROTC at UW would not be a bad consolation, amiright?!...did I mention we're still waiting on a decision from NROTC also? waiting...waiting..waiting :bleh2:
Our DD was also admitted to UW! She has an NROTC scholarship. My understanding is that the NROTC Battalion at UW is outstanding. Sounds like a great option. Could be our DDs will study and train together.
 
Whatever you do, don't encourage your kids to apply to the University of Washington. Sure it's a top public University, in a world class city (Amazon, Boeing, MS, Google--Etc.), with food that rivals S.F.. Pacific ocean and Olympic Mountains to the west, boarderd by 10 mile-long lake Washington on the east with the Cascades 40miles to the west. Ski on snow in the Winter, ski on water in the summer. Fish, sail, Kayak on the Pudget Sound, ride white water on the Skykomish.

Problem is, once they get used to the grey skys------ your kid won't wan-na come home.

Seriously, I'd be pleased to see anyone of these guys/girls who made it this far attend my alma mater.
DD was just notified this week that she's accepted to UW! We spent most of her formative years living at NAS Whidbey Island, so if she ends up there, it'll be like going home to her =). Still holding out hope for acceptance to USNA, though...that's still #1 on the list...but NROTC at UW would not be a bad consolation, amiright?!...did I mention we're still waiting on a decision from NROTC also? waiting...waiting..waiting :bleh2:
Our DD was also admitted to UW! She has an NROTC scholarship. My understanding is that the NROTC Battalion at UW is outstanding. Sounds like a great option. Could be our DDs will study and train together.
Same for DS. Amazing univ!! Best wishes!!
 
That is Just Frigging AWESOME!

At one point in my life I worked as an Atty for Boeing, here in Seattle. I was in my 30s and traveling all over the world supporting Boeing negotiations. Jakarta-Signapore one week, London-DC the next. I remember a couple of times coming home from DC, or Madrid, I'd be stopped at a traffic lights between SEA-TAC and home. I'd rest my head on the steering wheel for just a moment close my eyes and thank my Dad (where ever he was) for bringing his family to such a great place to set down roots.

UW is a great public Universtiy and there is tremendous opportuinity in Seattle, Portland, Boise. ROTC at the UW is a great idea, its a big school in a pretty big town. A group to identify with ,like ROTC, really helps on the social side.

Mo-Betta:
My DD was about 5 mths into her plebe year and happy as a clam. In a phone conversation, kinda out of the blue, she said something very close to this:
"Dad, you know I hate it when you are right, but you were right. If I wasn't here (USNA) the next best choice would have been the UW. I was stupid not to get that"
There was a time when she was weighing USNA vs Ivy's--------- and I was trying to figure out what I could sell.

Good luck to both your girls!-----2018 The Year of the DAWG!

R U guys on the West Coast?
 
R U guys on the West Coast?
I'm not...but the wife is. Bellingham WA...where I got engaged....and wish I was there.
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ME TOO!

Close to Vancover BC. (top 5 city in the world to visit.....according to me)

Whistler Mt. up the road, Mt. Baker just 30 miles away.

College Town, Western Washington Univiersity 13k students; 2nd best Public in the State (you never meet anyone who didn't enjoy their time at Western)

Lots of old hippies up there, very Zen. very Dude, very laid back.

About as Green a place to put a small city as you will ever find.

Realestate is about 1/3 the price of Seattle ----- I want to retier up there, but wife won't here of it.

You'll make it back there.--- "I have seen it in the smoke"
 
My DD loved the tour of Va Tech last week. We saw Texas A and M, University of Texas-Austin, University of New Orleans and Va. Tech. Next month, We are seeing Va. Tech for a 2nd time and also seeing Ga. Tech for the 2nd time, plus touring Purdue, University of Michigan and Univ. of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. DD's NROTC scholarship has been placed at Ga. Tech (and DD is an Early Action admit there already). DD has been admitted to all the mentioned schools (except Va. Tech who will release decisions 3/5). Her #1 still remains USNA, of course! But she has a lot of great choices!
I'm am a bit biased as my name tells you but while UT Austin is an amazing school that I would have gone to, the people are not particularly military friendly (many protests against US mil action), however, Texas A&M has a legendary corps of cadets that I would wholeheartedly recommend taking a deeper eye into.

My DD did not care for UT-Austin at all. (No offense to anyone who has a differing opinion). I actually really liked TAMU, but her 1st impression was that it was "remote". I may be to blame here, as we drove to College Station from New Orleans (it was a 5 hour drive). When we went to Va. tech, we flew into Roanoke and then drove to Va. Tech the next morning- took about 40 minutes. She said Va. Tech didn't seem as rural as TAMU. I found it a funny statement, but realized the "long drive" vs. the "short drive" must've been what made one feel less rural than the other. I told her College Station was a 2 hour drive from Austin and even less from Houston, but her impression "it was too remote" may be too much to overcome. Additionally, she is a foodie and she liked the food at Va. Tech better than TAMU- you know, the whole 2 or 3 meals we had when visiting.
My nephew graduated from VT and we visited him many times. Personally I found VT quite remote. If you don't have a car the town is pretty small and hard to get out to the mall and other real places to eat. My DS is headed to Texas A&M Galveston (if USMMA doesn't come through) so that could be an option if College Station is "too rural". Galveston is a small city, and coastal too. :) They have the Corp and NROTC and are considered main campus, just in Galveston, unlike the other satellite campuses that do not get the College Station perks. According to DS, they even bus them to all the games to be part of the full Corp.
 
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