jimmiejo27
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For more than a year, I have been monitoring this site (my kids call it “creeping”) to educate myself on a process that was totally foreign. I want to thank all those “regulars” who routinely post such sincere and thoughtful advice. Your insight was invaluable to me as I counseled DS throughout the admissions process.
A year ago, DS was rolling on his application. He had several nominations, stellar academics, yada, yada. A broken bone (literally 3 hours after receiving DoDMERB clearance) derailed both the admissions process and his senior year athletics. At that point, we all needed to catch a break (forgive the pun). He was cleared, medically, days prior to the application deadline and made the NWL; however, the TWE arrived in late March. He was devastated – we all were.
Undeterred, DS re-doubled his efforts. Crazy workouts, additional volunteering, re-taking and improving standardized test scores, and refining essays, he re-applied to the USMA. In the mean time, he embraced Plan B. He was awarded a 4 YR ROTC Scholarship (strangely, he never applied for it, but we were told it was awarded based on his WP application) and immersed himself in the program. DS said it was “a little awkward” approaching his cadre about his ongoing WP application. He explained that his desire to leave their program wasn’t a reflection on ROTC, but instead, was his pursuit of a lifelong dream. The cadre was understanding, if not supportive. He received a ROTC nomination, a nomination from the local MOC and made the Dean’s List in his first semester, while taking STEM courses.
IT IS MY GREAT PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE BFE IS EN ROUTE!!!!!!
Words can’t describe how proud we are! DS, like every applicant, has an unwavering focus and the courage to pursue a dream (all credit to his mother).
I hope my account of our experience is beneficial to others. The takeaway should be: this is a wild ride. For most, there will be setbacks, but, never give up. Make, and, if necessary, embrace a Plan B, but if Plan A is truly your dream, have the courage and the strength of character to pursue it.
Thanks again to all those who take time to post on this forum. Your efforts are worthwhile and much appreciated.
GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY!
A year ago, DS was rolling on his application. He had several nominations, stellar academics, yada, yada. A broken bone (literally 3 hours after receiving DoDMERB clearance) derailed both the admissions process and his senior year athletics. At that point, we all needed to catch a break (forgive the pun). He was cleared, medically, days prior to the application deadline and made the NWL; however, the TWE arrived in late March. He was devastated – we all were.
Undeterred, DS re-doubled his efforts. Crazy workouts, additional volunteering, re-taking and improving standardized test scores, and refining essays, he re-applied to the USMA. In the mean time, he embraced Plan B. He was awarded a 4 YR ROTC Scholarship (strangely, he never applied for it, but we were told it was awarded based on his WP application) and immersed himself in the program. DS said it was “a little awkward” approaching his cadre about his ongoing WP application. He explained that his desire to leave their program wasn’t a reflection on ROTC, but instead, was his pursuit of a lifelong dream. The cadre was understanding, if not supportive. He received a ROTC nomination, a nomination from the local MOC and made the Dean’s List in his first semester, while taking STEM courses.
IT IS MY GREAT PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE BFE IS EN ROUTE!!!!!!
Words can’t describe how proud we are! DS, like every applicant, has an unwavering focus and the courage to pursue a dream (all credit to his mother).
I hope my account of our experience is beneficial to others. The takeaway should be: this is a wild ride. For most, there will be setbacks, but, never give up. Make, and, if necessary, embrace a Plan B, but if Plan A is truly your dream, have the courage and the strength of character to pursue it.
Thanks again to all those who take time to post on this forum. Your efforts are worthwhile and much appreciated.
GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY!
