Rolling Admissions??

The problem is we all believe our DD/DS is outstanding :) and deserves that LOA.
 
I don't think anyone is talking about instant gratification. In fact,it seems quite the opposite the posters all said they did this early in a timely manner as instructed that it was "to your advantage" by the Academy. I think what you are missing is the orginal poster, I and several others wonder what advantage? It seems on the appointment thread many of the appts without LOA's were only recently submitted. Aren't they getting the instant gratification?

I refuse to open the appointment thread! It just causes too much anxiety! There is no way of knowing who the appointment was/will be charged to so what happens if you see an appointment given to someone who shares the sane nomination source as you or your DS/DD?

We don't know the circumstances behind those just submitted apps. They could have been waiting for a waiver. Transcripts from 1st semester college. Trying to best their CFA. Waiting for BGO to interview. It may have been just a singular puzzle piece.

We also don't know how all of those slates were sent. Competitive, ranked, principle?

Too many unknowns!
 
I can't help but put input on this one. Back when I was applying, the same was true that you typically had to wait, wait and wait some more before you hear. Our DS had his app in full by the end of August. What is the benefit here? Mainly that you don't have to worry about all the work required to complete an application while going to school, playing sports, being heavily involved in ECA's, etc. The benefit is NOT necessarily that you will get looked at early (though it is possible to get looked at early). I have often pondered why the process takes so long and demands patience of the applicants, is actually a character building tool that is VERY useful later in life in the fleet. Like several have said, we think each of our kids are the best and the brightest. But the issue is there are hairs being split since most all of the applicants are the best and brightest. So when our DS/DD is given a whole candidate score, they may be ranked 700 out of 1500, when we all along have been used to them being in the top 10 (or at least top 10%) of whatever it is they do. So getting your app in early doesn't mean in any way that your "ranking" is improved. Rolling admissions is that they are reviewing the slates on a weekly basis and awarding appointments from various regions in chunks. Not in ANY given order that we as observers think makes sense.

And lastly, I will echo loudly what NavyHoops said. This is not about getting the best scholarship offer, the quickest offer, or anything like that. It is about the lifestyle of leadership and hard work followed by military service and if this is for you. Everything else can wait if it is in fact what you want to do. Because what she said is so very true, if serving is not a priority, it will be a miserable experience.
 
If I had found this forum last year I would have been all over DS to get the app in even earlier than he did (OCT) Luckily we had smooth sailing with DoDMERB but so many do not. I'm glad that we didn't rush the process. There are benefits to taking your time. More time to practice for the CFA. Also, I think he would have been much more confident about his BGO interview if they had met in November rather than early August. Having a few more months to really firm up a clear and concise "Why" would have been helpful.
 
Great posts from Spud and NavyHoops.

Waiting is good practice for Plebe summer/year, first summer, etc. Waiting for news on a nomination is nothing like waiting for a deployment to a hostile area to end. It's a good warm up for the hurry up and wait that comes with the military.

I appreciate all the insight from Spud, the others who appear to be BGOs, and folks like NavyHoops who all apparently have a great deal of experience to share.

I also take some of the comments for what they are - an opportunity to vent. :bang:

Thanks to all for the support and informative posts.
 
Very interesting comments posted above. I would just remind everyone how fortunate your DS or DD are to have all of these options. You all must be very proud. But, stay focused on the prize of a successful future for your kid. Having these options is a blessing and not a real problem. Be excited about the decision you have to make between such excellent offers. USNA has its process and I am certain they are doing their very best as quickly as possible to get the best applicants in.

Congrats on all the other full scholarship offers!
 
I am in the same position... I completed my entire application on July 1, finished medical in August, and have had a nomination since October and have not heard a thing from USNA OR NROTC. I had a letter of assurance and now appointment from USAFA and received an appointment to West Point as well. Frustrating, but I guess the only thing to do is wait.
 
Although I may not be able to say much because of my lack of life experience, I would like to offer my opinion.
For those of you who are still waiting with completed applications, PLEASE do not give up.
Applying to the USNA or any other SA for that matter is a very big decision. If you did apply, you were aware of the commitment you were making. Waiting for anything is difficult, especially for something as important and life-changing as an Appointment to a SA.
However, if you truly want something in life, then you are willing to wait as long as possible for the chance at achieving that one thing. Don't give up [the ship-haha].
It all sounds very cliché (spelling?), but this is really how I look at things. I hope this helps. Good luck to all.
 
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