USNA Class of 2029 Waiting, Speculating, Hoping

[CATIA]

NAPSTERS typically are the “Golden Ticket” for an appointment and do get priority over WL.
However you are still in the game!!
You are not alone in this difficult holding pattern!
HOLD FAST CATIA!️
My DS is WL also.
GOOD LUCK

Thanks for the information! And good luck to your DS as well!!

 

[CATIA]

I was told that the total of #1220 OFFERS ( so far) included NAPS and Foundation applicants. So, yes, they offer those first, then wait list. A few have already made it off of the waitlist. The math trend for last 3-5 years suggests that some more wait listers SHOULD get called, but there are no guarantees. I’m guessing that admissions has a pretty good idea right now of how many they need, since May 1 is in the rearview mirror. Based on what I’ve read and heard, wait listers might get a spurt of offers within the next few hours/ days/ two weeks.. after that, things should taper off quite a bit as the appointment roster is solidified. The spurt, becomes a very slow drip as admissions only has to account for a few stragglers (I.e., last minute cold feet, unforeseen medical DQs etc.). My son is on a WL for an ivy, the chances of that call are small, but they can call applicants any time from now until well past I-Day.. so in theory, some strong appointees could be on regular college WLs and change course before they are sworn in? My guess is odds of getting off WL are highest right now, until after the next batch of WL posters, after that, it’s probably a long shot. Of course, this is just my opinion.

Thanks for your input! This helps a lot. It's reassuring that NAPS and Foundation offers are included in the 1220 that were mentioned in the document. I guess all I can do now is wait some more and pray for good news soon. Good luck to your son that's on the WL for an ivy!

 

[Aerohawk]

Same boat. DS has LOA as of 4/23. Awaiting medical waiver. Waitlisted at USAFA and still needing medical waiver.

My DS had a change on his USNA application page to waiver accepted today. Looks to be under final review still with DODMERB.

Maybe they are starting to clear those with LOAs.

Good luck to you guys.

 

[justdoit19]

My DS had a change on his USNA application page to waiver accepted today. Looks to be under final review still with DODMERB.

Maybe they are starting to clear those with LOAs.

Good luck to you guys.

The DODMERB piece was complete once the Q/DQ was opined upon. They are no longer a piece of that puzzle.

Whether a waiver is sought/issued/or not is up to the waiver authority. USNA in this case as you are posting in the usna forum.

 

[Aerohawk]

The DODMERB piece was complete once the Q/DQ was opined upon. They are no longer a piece of that puzzle.

Whether a waiver is sought/issued/or not is up to the waiver authority. USNA in this case as you are posting in the usna forum.

Thx, then DS should be in. He has an LOA and med was the last thing.

 

[PV35]

I’m not worried about her. She’s frustrated and disappointed but actually living her best life and super excited for CORTRAMID. Her grandfather, a USNA alum, is someone I’m having to manage! He looked up the exact wording of the law and, according to him, a principal is either 2Q and TD or 3Q and appointed. Lord have mercy. Pray for me!

Grandad gotta be happy! Congrats on the appointment!

 

[KlrBs]

My DS had a change on his USNA application page to waiver accepted today. Looks to be under final review still with DODMERB.

Maybe they are starting to clear those with LOAs.

Good luck to you guys.

Thx for the update. We're still pending. DS med waiver is likely a more challenging one, so it's hard to get too hopeful on it. Good to know they're starting to get through some of them though. Congratulations and best of luck to your son!!!

 

[TaffyRose]

Grandad gotta be happy! Congrats on the appointment!

Thank you! Not one to miss an opportunity to be the center of attention, she’s going to do the big announcement at a family dinner tonight. It makes me tear up just thinking about how happy and proud he’ll be.
Good luck to fellow waitlisters! It seems like they may be pulling a fair amount this year?!

 

[NvrForget343]

DS got the appointment a few hours ago. There is hope! Good luck to all still waiting. We are pulling for you!,

 

[Space_Cadet]

DS got the appointment a few hours ago. There is hope! Good luck to all still waiting. We are pulling for you!,

Hurray! Was it a surprise discovery on the portal or a call?

 

[Beeswax]

Washington State Plebes to Be -

The USNA Parents Club of WA and Alumni Association would like to invite the USNA incoming class of 2029 and the NAPS class of 2026 to our plebe welcome and luncheon on Saturday, May 31st from 11:30 am to 2 pm, at Blakely Hall in Issaquah, WA.

This is a great opportunity for plebes-to-be and parents/guardians to connect with and ask questions of other USNA parents, current Midshipmen and USNA Alumni.

RSVP by May 24th to: presidentusnapcwa@gmail.com

*Even if you can’t make the welcome, please get in contact so we can celebrate and support you and your incoming plebes.

 

[NvrForget343]

Hurray! Was it a surprise discovery on the portal or a call?

Portal Discovery!

 

[Space_Cadet]

Portal Discovery!

Wow! At this point I would think my eyes were deceiving me! Congratulations to your son and family!

 

[TaffyRose]

DD was portal discovery yesterday followed up with email today. She sat and stared at it for about 20 minutes and then googled “USNA- fully qualified offer of appointment” to make sure it actually was an acceptance

 

[TaffyRose]

Update on her grandfather- he literally told every single person in his contact list! She better go now!!

 

[Aerohawk]

Thx for the update. We're still pending. DS med waiver is likely a more challenging one, so it's hard to get too hopeful on it. Good to know they're starting to get through some of them though. Congratulations and best of luck to your son!!!

My DS received his appointment yesterday morning!

Good luck to you.

 

[USMCDOC667]

Update -from waitlist to offered appointment via email sent May 9 - 0706 CST- USMCDOC667 (DS) USMA APPT, USNA waitlisted 4.16.25 PNOM

 

[SteerCoDad]

Was under impression based on previous forum posts that NAPS, Foundation, Full Appointment tracks each had their own queue of offers and waitlists. And that candidates couldn't hop between those queues. Eg a candidate waitlisted for NAPS wouldn't be able to fill an opened Foundation or Academy slot.

Does the intel above indicate that NAPS offers act as NAPS offers **and double** as full appointment waitlist offers **which supercede full appointment waitlists**?

 

[Alchemist]

Was under impression based on previous forum posts that NAPS, Foundation, Full Appointment tracks each had their own queue of offers and waitlists. And that candidates couldn't hop between those queues. Eg a candidate waitlisted for NAPS wouldn't be able to fill an opened Foundation or Academy slot.

Does the intel above indicate that NAPS offers act as NAPS offers **and double** as full appointment waitlist offers **which supercede full appointment waitlists**?

I believe you are correct, if moved to NAPS or Foundation WL then that is one's only option. Same for the Academy's WL. If on the Academy's WL one will not be offered NAPS or Foundation and vice versa. Pretty black and white.

 

[KlrBs]

My DS received his appointment yesterday morning!

Good luck to you.

DS medical waiver approved this morning and appointment offer up early this afternoon. Wow, what a roller coaster! Looks like he's headed to Annapolis.