USNA Class of 2021: LOA Already in June 2016!?!?!

Sneak said:
I remember talking to several detailers (actual midshipmen) from my NASS company who were very bitter about this LOA. I get what you guys are all saying, that his LOA doesn't affect anyone else's application or chances. But as a candidate you can't help but be at least a little outraged because, as the admissions director said yesterday, the admissions board has not even met yet. This means that this guy's application hasn't even been evaluated and USNA is saying that they are ready to offer him an appointment (yes I know that he still must go through DoDMERB and nominations, but an LOA is basically USNA giving their approval - hence why it is called a "conditional appointment").

They basically said "congrats on completing the application early, here's an LOA". I remember the admissions director talking about how he "stands out among his peers" and "has worked so hard this year". Um, and nobody else has? I could have easily completed my entire application before school got out... if I had known that would have been to my advantage. In fact, I had already completed over half of it before I got to NASS. Submitting application documents is not exactly "hard work". Half of them consist of entering an email address, clicking the submit button, and waiting for someone else to fill out a form. I spent my spring semester working my butt off in school/sports/ECAs instead. Where's my LOA?

I apologize for my tone being as salty as the Dead Sea but I hope you guys will at least be able to see this from a candidate's perspective.
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I know the person who received this early LOA, and he isn't just a great kid, he also has great scores, is an outstanding servant leader, and is humble. He is an above average athlete, but if I had to guess I'd say not by a great deal. Both of his parents were enlisted in the Air Force, and this kid had every intention of trying for the AFA a while back. He did his research about colleges and the service and began to lean toward the Naval Academy. He went to the AFA summer seminar the week after Navy (after LOA from Navy), and his parents encouraged him to keep an open mind. He absolutely loved his experience at Naval Academy summer seminar and feels that is the place for him. He is extremely driven and seems so focused on getting there that he will continue the marathon. I know he would make an outstanding officer that anyone would want by their side (including those who are bitter without knowing what this kid is really all about), so I do hope he is able to secure a nomination, and I wish all the other applicants for the class of 2021 good luck. I believe if you work hard and it's meant to be, it will happen.
 
Sneak said:
I remember talking to several detailers (actual midshipmen) from my NASS company who were very bitter about this LOA. I get what you guys are all saying, that his LOA doesn't affect anyone else's application or chances. But as a candidate you can't help but be at least a little outraged because, as the admissions director said yesterday, the admissions board has not even met yet. This means that this guy's application hasn't even been evaluated and USNA is saying that they are ready to offer him an appointment (yes I know that he still must go through DoDMERB and nominations, but an LOA is basically USNA giving their approval - hence why it is called a "conditional appointment").

They basically said "congrats on completing the application early, here's an LOA". I remember the admissions director talking about how he "stands out among his peers" and "has worked so hard this year". Um, and nobody else has? I could have easily completed my entire application before school got out... if I had known that would have been to my advantage. In fact, I had already completed over half of it before I got to NASS. Submitting application documents is not exactly "hard work". Half of them consist of entering an email address, clicking the submit button, and waiting for someone else to fill out a form. I spent my spring semester working my butt off in school/sports/ECAs instead. Where's my LOA?

I apologize for my tone being as salty as the Dead Sea but I hope you guys will at least be able to see this from a candidate's perspective.
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Think if this student has great academic/test scores & leader, it's wonderful he got his LOA early...I told this story to my 10th grader and he is extra motivated to do well & apply early:)
 
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