USNA Class of 2027 Waiting and Speculating

Have people been able to update their CAR with activities and awards? The only thing my RD said they could add was my team-captain for fball but not my other service hour rewards, new job, school award, new leadership positions... Anybody get the same or different response? I have seen conflicting posts and I want to make sure that all that stuff if fully added and up to date.
 
SnootyHen said:
I was hoping to but their dad wanted spring break and I couldn't really say no because he hasn't taken them on vacation in a while.
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ArmyOfOne81 said:
I decided to take my DS on a trip over spring break because of the uncertainty of the summer. I let him pick the destination. I was hoping for something tropical. Headed to Lisbon, Prague and Dresden March 10-17. 🤨🥶
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We did the same for my twins’ graduation trip, one of whom is dreaming of NROTC or USNA. We went to Banff for Christmas, where average temps should have been around 10 degrees. It was between -18 and -38 below the whole time we were there! Still, absolutely amazing:)
 
mspeachintexas said:
What is a group “shave his head” bbq? Friends and fam literally taking turns on shaving his head? 😝
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Yes. Exactly that. Due to Covid the incoming class was asked to arrive at USNA for staggered IDays with their hair already cut.
We had an outdoor gathering with all non symptomatic close friends and a handful of family and enjoyed watching his Covid super longer than normal hair get cut. Went into a serious Mohawk before the final swipe took it all down to IDay regs.
 
If I may. I found these VERY VALUABLE Service forums 1 week after my DS received his Principal Nom from our US Congressman. In hindsight, I am so glad I didn't know about them before that. This process is intense. The Forums are intense. My DS had not requested a nomination from more than 1 source. We didn't know any better. He did go to NASS and took the CFA there. At the time, neither of us really knew the importance of that test. He did well. Had I been "coaching" him, I think things may have looked differently. After I found the Forums, I said to him, "How can you be SO calm about this?" And he replied, "Mom, that's why I'm going to be an Officer and not you." My husband and I had even planned a European Vacation over I-Day because to us, this was a Pipe Dream. Life is "funny". My DS received his Appointment. We went to Europe. My Father, a retired Captain (Chaplain) in the reserves ended up giving him the honorary "Oath" on I-Day. My parents drove from California to be there for him. (I was there for PPW, and that was one of the 2 best times at USNA). Less than 2 years later, my Mom passed away. My father was in no shape (physically or mentally) to attend my son's Commissioning in 2021. 9 months later, my Father passed away. The video of my father giving the honorary oath to my now Ensign is one of my most precious memories. My son's plan B was Community College. He is now in Primary Flight School as a SNA in Pensacola. I come to the forums now and then, just to pray for those that are in the "CPR" status. I wish good luck to you all and your candidates.
 
I’m scared. I really want to attend USNA. And my anxiety is killing me. I check my email and portal more than 15 times per day. I already finished my application and received 2 nominations. When should I expect my (hopefully) acceptance?
 
Juddusna said:
I’m scared. I really want to attend USNA. And my anxiety is killing me. I check my email and portal more than 15 times per day. I already finished my application and received 2 nominations. When should I expect my (hopefully) acceptance?
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I have not been in your position, so I can't claim to know how you feel. I can tell you that you obsessing about a situation that you no longer control will only make it worse. You have done everything you can at this point. Control what you can control.

Let the process play out and prepare your Plan B. If you don't get the nod, determine what you want to do next. I know this is all easier said than done, but I wish you the best.
 
Sealion II said:
I have not been in your position, so I can't claim to know how you feel. I can tell you that you obsessing about a situation that you no longer control will only make it worse. You have done everything you can at this point. Control what you can control.

Let the process play out and prepare your Plan B. If you don't get the nod, determine what you want to do next. I know this is all easier said than done, but I wish you the best.
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Good advice. Refocusing on plan B and using the nervous energy towards finalizing alternate plans has definitely helped my DS and I.
 
Juddusna said:
I’m scared. I really want to attend USNA. And my anxiety is killing me. I check my email and portal more than 15 times per day. I already finished my application and received 2 nominations. When should I expect my (hopefully) acceptance?
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USNA commits to letting all applicants know their status by April 15th.

I say this year after year… the application part is the beginning of learning military life. Hurry up and wait is a big part of it. Learning to handle the stress and anxiety of waiting is an important part of military life. The waits only become bigger and harder… ship selection night just occurred, 250 or so soon to be grads just learned their ship and port. Many had lists of well thought out plans that even pivoted as they walked on stage. Then there is their next wait… what ship is after this one, what port, then shore tours, grad school, DH tours, etc. Throw in a spouse and kids and it gets even more complex. Run out the anxiety and learning some good meditation and breathing techniques, you will need them.
 
Juddusna said:
I’m scared. I really want to attend USNA. And my anxiety is killing me. I check my email and portal more than 15 times per day. I already finished my application and received 2 nominations. When should I expect my (hopefully) acceptance?
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Hey there, as someone who's gone through this process twice, I dealt with that anxiety by conditioning myself to believe that I would receive news on April 15th. Sure, I could have heard something sooner but that's not a guarantee. What is, on the other hand, is April 15th. Once you condition yourself into believing that, it will help put the potential news out of focus and allow you to instead focus on what's more immediate, what's coming sooner. Since school has started back up now, concentrate your focus on your upcoming homework, that next test you want to ace, your next extracurricular activity project you want to create or may be working on, the next sport you want to compete in (if you play a winter or spring sport). Focus on your hobbies and stuff that you enjoy. Exercise as often as you can. Conditioning yourself for April 15th isn't going to make you stop thinking about an appointment entirely, that's impossible. But it will help you calm down and concentrate your energy on the next task at hand.

The waiting is the hardest part, but it's also the freest part since you don't need to do anything for your application anymore. This allows you to take your mind off of it and focus on living your best last semester of high school (or college). Good luck.
 
Juddusna said:
I’m scared. I really want to attend USNA. And my anxiety is killing me. I check my email and portal more than 15 times per day. I already finished my application and received 2 nominations. When should I expect my (hopefully) acceptance?
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@Juddusna, you're more anxious than scared. Are you up for some challenges? It’s going to take some discipline and will power. I think you can do it. First, don’t be a slave to your email or portal. Checking your portal more than 15 times a day is wasting your time. You can be doing other more productive things. So, check your portal on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - but only once. Do it in the AM and not before going to bed. No checking on the weekends. If you are lurker on SAF, lurk for no more than fifteen minutes daily and not at all on weekends. Some posts might let your imagination start to run on you. The bulk of the appointments come out in March. As @NavyHoops mentioned, the Naval Academy is committed to letting candidate's status be known by April 15th. You have done all you can do up to this point. Now chillax. You're in the hunt.
 
DS is waiting to hear from 2 SA’s. He also received a 4 year ROTC scholarship last week to his top 3 choices of schools, which I think is an amazing accomplishment. I think the waiting to hear about an appointment overshadowed it, so I insisted on going out tonight to celebrate his scholarship and it ended up being a great night. We talked a lot about plan B and C, and he can finally see himself in those situations and can be content there. He and his brothers and my husband and I ( with a little help from a bottle of bubbly) had such a fun time at dinner, and it reminded me to enjoy every moment, because appointment or not, he’s leaving and life as it has been, is changing…
 
Dragomir said:
Hey there, as someone who's gone through this process twice, I dealt with that anxiety by conditioning myself to believe that I would receive news on April 15th. Sure, I could have heard something sooner but that's not a guarantee. What is, on the other hand, is April 15th. Once you condition yourself into believing that, it will help put the potential news out of focus and allow you to instead focus on what's more immediate, what's coming sooner. Since school has started back up now, concentrate your focus on your upcoming homework, that next test you want to ace, your next extracurricular activity project you want to create or may be working on, the next sport you want to compete in (if you play a winter or spring sport). Focus on your hobbies and stuff that you enjoy. Exercise as often as you can. Conditioning yourself for April 15th isn't going to make you stop thinking about an appointment entirely, that's impossible. But it will help you calm down and concentrate your energy on the next task at hand.

The waiting is the hardest part, but it's also the freest part since you don't need to do anything for your application anymore. This allows you to take your mind off of it and focus on living your best last semester of high school (or college). Good luck.
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This is sage and excellent counsel.

The personal growth that comes from this process, whether an appointment or not is incredible. Candidates should think big picture and focus on all alternate plans.

And spend time with loved ones.
 
Juddusna said:
I’m scared. I really want to attend USNA. And my anxiety is killing me. I check my email and portal more than 15 times per day. I already finished my application and received 2 nominations. When should I expect my (hopefully) acceptance?
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Hop off the forums. You won’t miss anything. Stop checking your portal. Maybe once a week. Or not at all. You will get an email. And just yesterday, I read of a poster being notified by snail mail.

You have to practice self control. And find healthy ways to handle your stress. Turn of the mental wheel in your head.

Idk if you read this earlier in the thread, but reposting. It is a long time until May, when my youngest was pulled off the waitlist!
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Some of you wont find out until May (🙋‍♀️ like one of mine did!). It could even be June!!

100 more days (give or take).

3 more months.

12 weeks.

A quarter of a year.

Focus on plan B. Don’t leave that until later. Plan dorms. Pick roommates. Buy a sweatshirt. Figure out food plans. Don’t let the rest of your senior be consumed with this. You don’t get a do-over!! It’s out of your control. Put it on the back burner, and be present in the end of your K-12 career with your classmates (and parents!!) that you will be saying ‘see ‘ya later’ as you move on to the next chapter of your life.

Don’t let this process consume you. The reality, is that many (most??) of our posters here will be turned away this time. There simply isn’t enough room.

Treat Plan B, as Plan A, and then maybe a nice little surprise will pop up one day.
 
Dragomir said:
Hey there, as someone who's gone through this process twice, I dealt with that anxiety by conditioning myself to believe that I would receive news on April 15th. Sure, I could have heard something sooner but that's not a guarantee. What is, on the other hand, is April 15th. Once you condition yourself into believing that, it will help put the potential news out of focus and allow you to instead focus on what's more immediate, what's coming sooner. Since school has started back up now, concentrate your focus on your upcoming homework, that next test you want to ace, your next extracurricular activity project you want to create or may be working on, the next sport you want to compete in (if you play a winter or spring sport). Focus on your hobbies and stuff that you enjoy. Exercise as often as you can. Conditioning yourself for April 15th isn't going to make you stop thinking about an appointment entirely, that's impossible. But it will help you calm down and concentrate your energy on the next task at hand.

The waiting is the hardest part, but it's also the freest part since you don't need to do anything for your application anymore. This allows you to take your mind off of it and focus on living your best last semester of high school (or college). Good luck.
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Thank you for your help. I already graduated because I studied in Chile!
 
IronmanDaremo said:
Hmmmm. Maybe parents should be barred from accessing the portal. :bleh2:

Never asked for my son's log-in credentials during his two cycles of applying. This was his journey. I'm just along for the ride.
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Wait, I didn't know parents can have access to the portal. Every time I want to check for updates I have to ask DD. Can someone tell me how to check the portal myself?
 
Parents aren't provided login access. The process is really designed to be driven by the applicant.
 
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