USNA 2025 Waiting and....Waiting

I've seen a lot of people reference the "old login portal" to see their appointment. The only portal I can find is this one, despite definitely remembering another one. If there is another system, could someone link it?
 
The only thing that is a little frustrating about the process is the fact that my portal still has not updated with my medical qualification. I have emailed with over 5 people and have sent my qualification letter to all of them in which they responded that they would get it done soon.
 
fullspeedahead said:
The only thing that is a little frustrating about the process is the fact that my portal still has not updated with my medical qualification. I have emailed with over 5 people and have sent my qualification letter to all of them in which they responded that they would get it done soon.
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I was in the same boat. I ended up talking to @MullenLE and it updated I think it was either the day of or after I talked to him
 
Congrats to those newly appointed and patience to those still waiting.

I totally understand the frustrations of those waiting. But, as a 2024 mom, let me tell you, it won't ever get easier or better. We for over a year, have been unable to plan anything. To get our plebe home for Christmas, we had 4 separate flights booked. He trained and was scheduled to take the YP's to the Army/Navy game at West Point--- then that got cancelled, so we booked another flight. What day and time they would be clear to leave was also changed and rescheduled.

We don't know if Herndon will happen and if so when. No idea on Sea Trials, heck, we at this point don't have confirmation on a leave block. Oh wait, yes he GAVE IT UP for voluntary summer school --so there is that. While that makes his mom sad we wont' have him home, it makes me proud he is doing hard things to ensure the best outcome for himself.

As of this morning he is 100% go on an LREC to Iceland. That's awesome, so excited, but it means missing the yet to be announced possible Herndon and Sea Trials. Oh, and missing commissioning. I would love to plan a trip to see him in Annapolis, but his 1st block is still not scheduled so we can't do that either.

The point is this, if your DS or DD is appointed, it will be awesome. And difficult. Not only will you be unable to schedule anything but neither can they. And that's in normal years, not Covid times. Nothing my kid plans can be counted on to come to fruition without multiple changes. The parents I see on FB that are the most frustrated have not likely adapted to this yet. The sooner you can accept it, the less angst and stress you will have. Just my perspective.

Again, hang in there, if it is what your kiddo wants, stick it out to the bitter end with insurance policies in place for Plan B.
 
fullspeedahead said:
The only thing that is a little frustrating about the process is the fact that my portal still has not updated with my medical qualification. I have emailed with over 5 people and have sent my qualification letter to all of them in which they responded that they would get it done soon.
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My daughter received her appointment and the medical was not checked yet. Took a month after for that to happen. So my guess is they know your medically cleared just not checked in portal.
 
Heatherg21 said:
Congrats to those newly appointed and patience to those still waiting.

I totally understand the frustrations of those waiting. But, as a 2024 mom, let me tell you, it won't ever get easier or better. We for over a year, have been unable to plan anything. To get our plebe home for Christmas, we had 4 separate flights booked. He trained and was scheduled to take the YP's to the Army/Navy game at West Point--- then that got cancelled, so we booked another flight. What day and time they would be clear to leave was also changed and rescheduled.

We don't know if Herndon will happen and if so when. No idea on Sea Trials, heck, we at this point don't have confirmation on a leave block. Oh wait, yes he GAVE IT UP for voluntary summer school --so there is that. While that makes his mom sad we wont' have him home, it makes me proud he is doing hard things to ensure the best outcome for himself.

As of this morning he is 100% go on an LREC to Iceland. That's awesome, so excited, but it means missing the yet to be announced possible Herndon and Sea Trials. Oh, and missing commissioning. I would love to plan a trip to see him in Annapolis, but his 1st block is still not scheduled so we can't do that either.

The point is this, if your DS or DD is appointed, it will be awesome. And difficult. Not only will you be unable to schedule anything but neither can they. And that's in normal years, not Covid times. Nothing my kid plans can be counted on to come to fruition without multiple changes. The parents I see on FB that are the most frustrated have not likely adapted to this yet. The sooner you can accept it, the less angst and stress you will have. Just my perspective.

Again, hang in there, if it is what your kiddo wants, stick it out to the bitter end with insurance policies in place for Plan B.
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Yes I have told myself this many times already. Just have to be flexible! I was trying to plan a trip at Christmas and just decided to wait. Just too many unknowns for our girl! But we are so happy and excited about it!
 
Heatherg21 said:
Congrats to those newly appointed and patience to those still waiting.

I totally understand the frustrations of those waiting. But, as a 2024 mom, let me tell you, it won't ever get easier or better. We for over a year, have been unable to plan anything. To get our plebe home for Christmas, we had 4 separate flights booked. He trained and was scheduled to take the YP's to the Army/Navy game at West Point--- then that got cancelled, so we booked another flight. What day and time they would be clear to leave was also changed and rescheduled.

We don't know if Herndon will happen and if so when. No idea on Sea Trials, heck, we at this point don't have confirmation on a leave block. Oh wait, yes he GAVE IT UP for voluntary summer school --so there is that. While that makes his mom sad we wont' have him home, it makes me proud he is doing hard things to ensure the best outcome for himself.

As of this morning he is 100% go on an LREC to Iceland. That's awesome, so excited, but it means missing the yet to be announced possible Herndon and Sea Trials. Oh, and missing commissioning. I would love to plan a trip to see him in Annapolis, but his 1st block is still not scheduled so we can't do that either.

The point is this, if your DS or DD is appointed, it will be awesome. And difficult. Not only will you be unable to schedule anything but neither can they. And that's in normal years, not Covid times. Nothing my kid plans can be counted on to come to fruition without multiple changes. The parents I see on FB that are the most frustrated have not likely adapted to this yet. The sooner you can accept it, the less angst and stress you will have. Just my perspective.

Again, hang in there, if it is what your kiddo wants, stick it out to the bitter end with insurance policies in place for Plan B.
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Not to go too deep but feeling somewhat of a spiritual journey as a parent. Can’t tell if I’m hoping/praying for the right thing or just what we want. Going back and forth daily on “trusting whatever happens is right...” and “cmon just give it to him...” I know it will make sense in the future. But in the grind, this period of uncertainty, it’s hard not to be selfish. And it sounds like that state of mind doesn’t end this year. Sorry if that was too much.
 
Supersix00 said:
Not to go too deep but feeling somewhat of a spiritual journey as a parent. Can’t tell if I’m hoping/praying for the right thing or just what we want. Going back and forth daily on “trusting whatever happens is right...” and “cmon just give it to him...” I know it will make sense in the future. But in the grind, this period of uncertainty, it’s hard not to be selfish. And it sounds like that state of mind doesn’t end this year. Sorry if that was too much.
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Not at all. The grind is tough. I felt a bit that way last year when our DS applied. Was I wanting it for him? Was I just wanting what he wanted? Seeing the passion in your kid and then knowing it may be a let down this cycle is painful as a parent. We grieve when they do. But his roomie is a college reapplicant and is such a blessing to many mids. That extra year of maturity and math classes is awesome. All we can do is support and encourage them to bloom where they are planted. And reapply if that is their goal. Hang in there.
 
Supersix00 said:
Not to go too deep but feeling somewhat of a spiritual journey as a parent. Can’t tell if I’m hoping/praying for the right thing or just what we want. Going back and forth daily on “trusting whatever happens is right...” and “cmon just give it to him...” I know it will make sense in the future. But in the grind, this period of uncertainty, it’s hard not to be selfish. And it sounds like that state of mind doesn’t end this year. Sorry if that was too much.
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As a reapplicant, I can safely say this is very much so a spiritual journey ( even more when you're on round 2) It is a hard process of waiting and wondering if the energy in is worth it for 4 years of college. The letdown is a brutal one, but if he reapplies just know there is a fighting spirit inside him that will allow him to accomplish even greater things in the future. Getting denied from USNA last year I would have to say was the best thing to happen to me in a while. Taking this year to truly develop myself into a better person, but also self-reflect and be able to more confidently answer why I want to go to USNA. Taking the longer route to usna although not preferred is one that I think has no drawbacks other than time.
 
Peyday_Dad said:
Hi Everyone. There are several other threads where USNA applicants and PUs (Parental Units) are posting about the waiting process for USNA. One is on the appointment thread and one, "The Waiting Game", is a USAFA thread. I thought we should have own waiting thread. Especially since it seems as if USNA is the furtherest behind. Please give updates as you get them. Tell if you have an LOA waiting on medical, expect that you are 3Q and waiting to hear back, have a conditional appointment, etc... I know USAFA had the "Insider" that let them know when to expect the big drops. Maybe there is someone on the board that is a USNA "Insider". Anyway, I thought it would be fun to speculate while we wait, and most all, support each other!

I'll start... DS, with Nom, no LOA, expect that he is 3Q, waiting on any word.
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I’m waiting on Medical and official LOA. I have received appointment, but still waiting on the previous mentioned items. Now I’m just deciding between USNA or NROTC at UCLA (Business Economics).
 
AcademyKid said:
I’m waiting on Medical and official LOA. I have received appointment, but still waiting on the previous mentioned items. Now I’m just deciding between USNA or NROTC at UCLA (Business Economics).
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You're waiting on an LOA or you have one? If there are outstanding items, maybe you already have the LOA but waiting on the appointment? We're all going a little crazy and everything confuses me and makes me anxious. Can you clarify, please? At this point, I don't know how many LOAs they'll be providing. I'd think that they'd jump right to an appointment, unless someone legit still needs to get their medical taken care of... (but for real - I have no idea what I'm saying).
 
kimchee432 said:
You're waiting on an LOA or you have one? If there are outstanding items, maybe you already have the LOA but waiting on the appointment? We're all going a little crazy and everything confuses me and makes me anxious. Can you clarify, please? At this point, I don't know how many LOAs they'll be providing. I'd think that they'd jump right to an appointment, unless someone legit still needs to get their medical taken care of... (but for real - I have no idea what I'm saying).
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Your post made me laugh. I think you’re losing it, welcome to the club lol!
 
AcademyKid said:
I’m waiting on Medical and official LOA. I have received appointment, but still waiting on the previous mentioned items. Now I’m just deciding between USNA or NROTC at UCLA (Business Economics).
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LOA means Letter of Assurance, not appointment. LOAs are sparingly given to applicants assuring them of an offer of appointment if certain conditions are met.

Have you been offered a conditional appointment?
 
Supersix00 said:
Not to go too deep but feeling somewhat of a spiritual journey as a parent. Can’t tell if I’m hoping/praying for the right thing or just what we want. Going back and forth daily on “trusting whatever happens is right...” and “cmon just give it to him...” I know it will make sense in the future. But in the grind, this period of uncertainty, it’s hard not to be selfish. And it sounds like that state of mind doesn’t end this year. Sorry if that was too much.
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I literally just drive home from the market (thinking about all of this of course) and going “cmon he’s such a good kid”. Your “cmon just give it to him” made me smile. I guess a lot of us are asking for the same thing!
 
I’ll relay a short story, while many of us continue to go crazy waiting.

Not too long ago, my son was corresponding with Mr. Mullen about something. The question was answered and Mr. Mullen included a “step away from the computer”. We wondered why he did that and said to each other, it’s not like you flooded his inbox or anything.

My husband suddenly looked at us with fear in his eyes and said, “oh my god, do you think can Larry Mullen see how many times I’ve logged into DoDMERB?!” We laughed and said well, if he can, the “step away from the computer” was certainly warranted!

Happy waiting everyone! Going to check two USNA portals and, of course, DoDMERB...
 
Son just checked his portal (the one won't even work for him, just sends him back to the other one) based on people saying things just showed up there. No changes.
 
No changes for my DD either.

I'm laughing a little though because since the announcement was made that most notifications would be closer to the end of the month it seems that at the rate we are hearing about appointments they could have just kept quiet and they may have gotten most done by the 15th. I'm delirious. BWHAHAHAHAAA!!
 
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