Thank you all for your kind words. This is one of the reasons why it's such a bummer that the academy will lose quality young men and women-- they're a reflection of their parents. Think it would be too much to ask for a west coast Naval Academy? The decommissioned Alameda NAS would be a perfect place.
After DS attended NASS, it was apparent that he wasn't the only unique candidate who was working hard to make his dream come true. That was my epiphany (and solace) of how well admissions puts together a class of ~1135 from thousands of applicants to meet the needs of the navy--not an easy task. I shared my thoughts with DS, and he agreed that there were a lot of candidates (including him) who deserved to be there, but may not be possible due to the numbers. I'm blessed with a son who does not live his life with envy, but instead with gratitude and appreciation of others talents.
Right now DS is focused on helping his swim team win a championship, has added studying for AP exams on his academic 'to do' list, enjoying his senior year, and he's very excited about his alternate plan A. NROTC in San Diego. He might apply to the c/o2020, but my gut tells me he's going to like his unit.
Even though Debbie Downer and I are BFF
, what I posted earlier was echoed by usnabgo08 this evening on the, Wait List Question thread. I realize there's always a chance, but the reality was apparent at CVW and NASS that the numbers game would ultimately win the battle, and DS who'll commission...will win the war. DS-1, Academy-0...take that academy!
DS is a happy, easy going kid who found solace months ago. I feel awful for the TWE recipients who deserve a spot, but lost out to a numbers game, and I sincerely hope all will find peace and comfort in the days to come.