Still in the Game

92WPGrad said:
My DS is still waiting for word either way. Anyone else?
Click to expand...
Yes, my DD is still waiting. Yesterday a friend who already received the QNS letter was offered a 3 year AROTC scholarship to the backup school having not even applied for one. Hoping that remaining on the NWL does not jeopardize that opportunity for those still waiting for a decision from WP.
 
Dogwalker said:
Yes, my DD is still waiting. Yesterday a friend who already received the QNS letter was offered a 3 year AROTC scholarship to the backup school having not even applied for one. Hoping that remaining on the NWL does not jeopardize that opportunity for those still waiting for a decision from WP.
Click to expand...

Having had a friend and classmate receive a June appointment, I understand the need to keep some applicants hanging on. The wait is just excruciating to experience first hand. Thankfully, my DS has a solid plan B. Best of luck to your DD!
 
92WPGrad said:
Having had a friend and classmate receive a June appointment, I understand the need to keep some applicants hanging on. The wait is just excruciating to experience first hand. Thankfully, my DS has a solid plan B. Best of luck to your DD!
Click to expand...
Thanks! Deposit paid and backup plan in place for DD. Just would like some news one way or another at this point. FFR is aware of situation and knows DD is more than willing to get last minute appointment. Wonder how many are left on the NWL...
 
Those 3 year AROTC scholarships can come later...my DS was offered one last year...a very sweet deal. First year you have to pay, regardless, but scholarship would've paid a good bit for next year. It's happily back in the pot for someone else to get now...work hard on those re-applications!
 
mom3boys said:
Those 3 year AROTC scholarships can come later...my DS was offered one last year...a very sweet deal. First year you have to pay, regardless, but scholarship would've paid a good bit for next year. It's happily back in the pot for someone else to get now...work hard on those re-applications!
Click to expand...
How late in the game did your DS get offered the AROTC scholarship? Was he on the NWL much longer than today's date? Aside from signing up for June ACT test already, not much can happen on the reapplication side until we're told that we're done for this year's class. Our portals remain unchanged and active for 2019.
 
It was about this time last year when he was notified.You have to be QNS first...but the letter came from ROTC "high command." Fortunately, one of the West Point moms is married to the top guy there and he was happy to clarify all my questions about it. It is even more valuable now, since many of the senior military schools are cutting back on the number of contracted cadets. There's really nothing you can do besides ACT and SAT registration and prep. Take both, study, work out, improve CFA. My DS's CFA improved tremendously after working out all summer and constant practice. Go ahead and work on essays, see if MOC's have nomination packets for 2020 up yet, tweak those essays. Finish senior year w/ A's.
 
mom3boys said:
It was about this time last year when he was notified.You have to be QNS first...but the letter came from ROTC "high command." Fortunately, one of the West Point moms is married to the top guy there and he was happy to clarify all my questions about it. It is even more valuable now, since many of the senior military schools are cutting back on the number of contracted cadets. There's really nothing you can do besides ACT and SAT registration and prep. Take both, study, work out, improve CFA. My DS's CFA improved tremendously after working out all summer and constant practice. Go ahead and work on essays, see if MOC's have nomination packets for 2020 up yet, tweak those essays. Finish senior year w/ A's.
Click to expand...
92WPGrad said:
My DS is still waiting for word either way. Anyone else?
Click to expand...

My son is still waiting--no communication, no change on his portal, no indication of QNS (would this be on the portal??). We have a deposit down on the Plan B school, but are still hoping something comes through that would bring him to WP this year. Praying and waiting.
 
For those with no info at this point, have your candidates (or you if you are the candidate) called the RC to find out status? There is absolutely nothing wrong with doing so...as long as it is the candidate that does so. IME, the RC's are candid about your prospects.
 
Sledge said:
For those with no info at this point, have your candidates (or you if you are the candidate) called the RC to find out status? There is absolutely nothing wrong with doing so...as long as it is the candidate that does so. IME, the RC's are candid about your prospects.
Click to expand...
DD emailed RC last week (RC on vacation), and spoke to FFR as well. Told to sit tight for now.
 
DS heard back from his RC and he is on the bubble. At this point in the game a direct appointment isn't likely, but he is still on the list. Going forward we will be focusing our energy on VTCC and his 4 year Army Scholarship!
 
92WPGrad said:
DS heard back from his RC and he is on the bubble. At this point in the game a direct appointment isn't likely, but he is still on the list. Going forward we will be focusing our energy on VTCC and his 4 year Army Scholarship!
Click to expand...

Feel free to message me! I was QNS and will be reapplying next year as a Hokie. Hope it works out for your DS !
 
Anyone else still waiting to hear from USMA either way? My son has reached out to RC for information by email and phone and has had no return communication from him. No change on portal.
 
He got the small white envelope on the 14th. Very disappointed, but moving toward plan B--a university here in New England. He's been in contact with ROTC there, so he'll likely still have an opportunity to serve.
 
mom3boys said:
He must've been really close. Will he reapply?
Click to expand...
I hope that he will, but in this moment he seems to want to maintain his educational momentum by focusing on the Plan B school and seeking a 3 year ROTC there. The sting of the disappointment still smarts; I'm sure he will revisit the question of how much he wants the West Point experience, and take action from there.

Here's a question for you, sincee you're experienced. Our understanding of the application process is that a campus visit beyond the standard tourist-type campus tour is only available to accepted/appointed candidates. If I am wrong, would such a visit have improved his standing? If he re-applies, should we make the trip and take any tour available? I'd love to hear from anyone with experiences of re-application.

Thanks for any and all thoughts/comments
 
@militarymomwannabe, there are candidate tours, where there is an opportunity to meet with an admissions rep, and then a candidate with a Letter of Encouragement can request an overnight visit. I don't know if it helps to go or not; my DS did both and was offered an appointment.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top