USNA Class of 2027 Waiting and Speculating

[mspeachintexas]

They are all Midshipmen (mids)

Plebes are "freshmen" 4th class
Youngsters are "sophomores" 3rd class
I'm actually not sure about juniors 2nd class
Firsties are "seniors" 1st class

I am sure someone will jump in with 3rd class or you can check the acronym list

Thank you.

 

[Heatherg21]

@mspeachintexas , you will also here them referred to simply as 4/C, 3/C, 2/C, and 1/C

 

[Capt MJ]

Newbie question: 4C is a “freshman” and they are considered plebe for the first year? Then midshipmen after they complete first year?

They lose the plebe name and associated privileges (lack of) after successful completion of the Herndon Monument ceremony.

 

[NavyHopefulMom2027]

@Heatherg21 or @Capt MJ is there a “name” for 2/Cs? I couldn’t recall hearing them called anything else.

 

[justdoit19]

They are all Midshipmen (mids)

Plebes are "freshmen" 4th class
Youngsters are "sophomores" 3rd class
I'm actually not sure about juniors 2nd class
Firsties are "seniors" 1st class

I am sure someone will jump in with 3rd class or you can check the acronym list

Juniors, are simply ’second class’, or 2/C. At least now. Might have had a different dame back in the day?

 

[Capt MJ]

@Heatherg21 or @Capt MJ is there a “name” for 2/Cs? I couldn’t recall hearing them called anything else.

Back in the 20th C, 2/c were often referred to as “segundoa,” but that fell into disuse at some point.

 

[MidCakePa]

I used to tease DD that if 1/C are “firsties,” then 2/C should be “secondies.” She wasn’t amused by my dad humor. Nonetheless, I spent a year referring to her, and the year, as “secondie.”

 

[Apollo 8]

Has anyone been prompted to change their portal login recently? I went to check my portal this morning and had to change my password before I could get in. I thought it might be a good sign, but I'm still sitting at CPR

 

[TessaP]

Has anyone been prompted to change their portal login recently? I went to check my portal this morning and had to change my password before I could get in. I thought it might be a good sign, but I'm still sitting at CPR

About a month ago, my DD was prompted to change her pw. Still stilling at CPR as well. Probably just a system prompt.

 

[SnootyHen]

When I qualified for my first Boston marathon, and registered for the race, I ordered the official race jacket with the logo and all that.

I wore it a few days before the race to work, and someone commented on it at lunch that it hadn't taken place yet.

That year (2007) was nearly cancelled due to horrible weather, and I had one of my worst races ever, walking the last 6 miles after being on a 3:05 - 3:10 pace through the Newton hills after Wellsley.

Lesson learned. Don't count your chickens before they hatch!!

As a fellow runner, rule #1 is never wear the shirt before you finish the race!! Even more important than nothing new on race day.

 

[CHSIslander2023]

Has anyone been prompted to change their portal login recently? I went to check my portal this morning and had to change my password before I could get in. I thought it might be a good sign, but I'm still sitting at CPR

Yes. A few weeks ago. But still CPR for my DD.

 

[Chip07]

I watching the appointments roll in on Friday!!!

 

[Dragomir]

Has anyone been prompted to change their portal login recently? I went to check my portal this morning and had to change my password before I could get in. I thought it might be a good sign, but I'm still sitting at CPR

I had to do the same as well. It was after receiving my appointment so I don't think there's any correlation.

 

[Hummingbird]

My son's portal changed just after midnight last night - ACCEPTED!!!!!

Tears of joy this morning.

 

[dell]

My son's portal changed just after midnight last night - ACCEPTED!!!!!

Tears of joy this morning.

Congratulations!

 

[NavyHoops]

Love reading the appointment updates. It’s been many years since mine and I can still remember that phone call and still have the letter. We didn’t get BFEs back in the day. For those still waiting, hang in there!

 

[gasca123]

My son's portal changed just after midnight last night - ACCEPTED!!!!!

Tears of joy this morning.

Congratulations!!! The portal just changed without previous phone call ??

 

[Capt MJ]

Congratulations!!! The portal just changed without previous phone call ??

The elected officials are notified by the SA, but it’s their choice to call or not. Sometimes it’s just - OMG PORTAL CHANGE WHEEE HAPPY DANCE.

 

[thewaylifegoes]

Not that it's a huge deal, but I'm just curious. Is there any way I could check the date of when I received my appointment to USNA? I only found out through receiving the certificate via postal mail (which is obviously going to be after my kit was decided), and there's no decision letter in my portal.

 

[A1Janitor]

Not that it's a huge deal, but I'm just curious. Is there any way I could check the date of when I received my appointment to USNA? I only found out through receiving the certificate via postal mail (which is obviously going to be after my kit was decided), and there's no decision letter in my portal.

I would call and ask admissions. Since it isn’t a huge deal, I would wait until after April 15.