When does USNA start sending out TWE?

Thanks Hoops and Swag. Yes, he wants to be a Marine--like your boy Swag. (it breaks my heart but I kind of did this to him in my last job--I know that there are people on here who look at my picture and know exactly who I am, which is fine. Not that I would not be super proud--but really, I am a mom, I know something about each of the services...it is a harder life but not mine to pick.) I think deep in his heart so he likes USNA because it pushes the decision point down the road whereas we were both shocked this fall when he opened the ROTC portal and saw that you cannot apply to NROTC and NROTC MO at the same time. I was like, "PICK! "--and he thought for a week and picked NROTC because so few MO scholarships are awarded (and it isn't that he needs the scholarship, he has the Sgt Fry/GI Bill--he just wants the commitment.) So, still waiting...

DrMom, my husbands grandfather retired as a Chief in the Navy. He passed away before my son had a chance to know him. My husbands father was a pilot in the Air force. He went on to fly commercial and retired years ago. Other than that we don't have military experience. As I mentioned, this is my first to go to college. Our fist rejection letter was from the Marine Corps when he was 13 years old. It thanked him for his interest but said he was not old enough...we still have the letter and laugh about it to this day. My husband and I had no idea he had applied online...at 13! As a "mom", I spent a lot of time talking about the negative aspects of military service...I really didn't know what I was talking about. After all, we just want out kids to be safe.
Regarding the NROTC MO Scholarship...I have heard there are few of them to give out in comparison to the other branches. I obviously had no say in the matter. My husband tried to encourage him to apply to USMA as well as an AROTC Scholarship. At our visit to Citadel last year they made it clear that he should apply because there are more scholarships available. My son is stubborn and said that he did not "feel it". So here we are, all of his eggs are in one basket...maybe 2...
 
For the parents out there wondering about the TWE, pour yourself a scotch or bourbon every now and then to calm your nerves...

My son was held on the wait list last year for both USNA and USCGA until the bitter end...23 June to be exact for USNA which was one week prior to I-Day. He was also wait listed at his Plan B, "southern Ivy school" and was awarded the NROTC scholarship to use there on the final selection board...

A tough process, but at least it builds character for the 18 year old and.....unfortunately gives ulcers and hair loss to the parents...:)
 
Sounds like my kind of kid! Good luck to him.[/QUOTHe

Thank you! Your post and comments have been quite helpful as I have navigated this process. As I see my friends children get their acceptances to our State Universities and finalize their decisions it makes me realize just how enormous this undertaking has been. The fact that we have kids who are ready for the call amazes me. I'm proud and he hasn't even begun the journey. Thank you for your words of wisdom and experience on this forum NavyHoops!
 
Wow... just wow... I have been searching this group for weeks, but only decided to join and post yesterday. We are a proud Navy family. My father, my husband, and his father. None went to USNA, but we spent some time there. My DS never really thought much about it (or he never talked to us about it) but applied and went to NASS last summer. We figured he'd love it or hate it. He came back from that week determined to go to USNA. Kinda late in the game, but we figured, what the heck! We'd love it!!! He is a good student, a better test taker, a decent athlete, but a very determined kid. I guess he is Q3? His SAT is 1400, all 4-5 on his AP, his gpa is around 3.4 (his school does not weight honors or AP, so 4.0 is the max. He is mostly honors or AP since sophomore year). Not a Scout. Captain of his football team and because he is at a prep/boarding school he participates in a sport every term. His BGO one day said he thought he had a really good chance and that he rated him highly. Then a couple of weeks later (when the other boy in our district got his appointment) told my DS to keep pursuing his other options. Still don't know what that means... He has other options, but this is what he really wants and I honestly think it would be the best fit. That being said... I have a strong faith that whatever is meant to be, will be. He will land where ever he is supposed to, and wherever that is will be lucky to have him! Thank you everyone for you thoughts, advice, wisdom... I really appreciate it! Whatever happens with this DS, I have another a few years behind who wants this path too, so at least I will have more knowledge that time!
 
I can imagine! Many of us may be in the same shoes you were in 4 years ago. Do you mind telling us what he's been up to since then? What was his back up?
DS picked the best college for his major, enrolled in AROTC (Navy is not so excited about IR majors) and earned a four year campus based scholarship. He's at Ft. Benning for ABOLC right now and found out last week he is assigned to the 101st Airborne, he'll be at Ft. Campbell this fall.
 
Oh, and I forgot this one last little thing...did you know that the academies will not open a portal for a kid who is a bad candidate (and they might know this from a poorly scored NASS or SLE application--i.e., comparatively low GPA, comparatively low PSAT scores). #3 had to send his red-hot SAT scores and a copy of his 6 semester transcript before USNA and USMA let him have a portal to continue applying. So see, just being able to apply is an accomplishment for some of this candidates. So, we are all playing the waiting game together. No TWE here...not yet.


Thank you DrMom...we are all sitting trying to wait patiently! (I'm a nervous wreck I might add) If it's meant to be it will be! Have a great day and weekend!
 
Wow... just wow... I have been searching this group for weeks, but only decided to join and post yesterday. We are a proud Navy family. My father, my husband, and his father. None went to USNA, but we spent some time there. My DS never really thought much about it (or he never talked to us about it) but applied and went to NASS last summer. We figured he'd love it or hate it. He came back from that week determined to go to USNA. Kinda late in the game, but we figured, what the heck! We'd love it!!! He is a good student, a better test taker, a decent athlete, but a very determined kid. I guess he is Q3? His SAT is 1400, all 4-5 on his AP, his gpa is around 3.4 (his school does not weight honors or AP, so 4.0 is the max. He is mostly honors or AP since sophomore year). Not a Scout. Captain of his football team and because he is at a prep/boarding school he participates in a sport every term. His BGO one day said he thought he had a really good chance and that he rated him highly. Then a couple of weeks later (when the other boy in our district got his appointment) told my DS to keep pursuing his other options. Still don't know what that means... He has other options, but this is what he really wants and I honestly think it would be the best fit. That being said... I have a strong faith that whatever is meant to be, will be. He will land where ever he is supposed to, and wherever that is will be lucky to have him! Thank you everyone for you thoughts, advice, wisdom... I really appreciate it! Whatever happens with this DS, I have another a few years behind who wants this path too, so at least I will have more knowledge that time!
Hang in there! One think to consider: The application process is in reality a 2-year endeavor for many applicants. My DS was in the exact same boat last year and was put on the Wait List, but never got the call. But DS knew this was a 2-year process. So, he accepted plan B college + NROTC and re-applied to USNA. And he received his Appointment on Feb 3rd. Why is it a 2-year process? According to a very informative session at CVW at USNA, Congress will not allow a MIDN to stay past four years. And since most NROTC engineering students require a 9th or sometimes a 10th semester to graduate, the problem of trying to squeeze 9 or 10 semesters of rigorous study into 8 at USNA is the problem. Bottom-line: regardless of the outcome, don't give up the ship!
 
For the parents out there wondering about the TWE, pour yourself a scotch or bourbon every now and then to calm your nerves...

My son was held on the wait list last year for both USNA and USCGA until the bitter end...23 June to be exact for USNA which was one week prior to I-Day. He was also wait listed at his Plan B, "southern Ivy school" and was awarded the NROTC scholarship to use there on the final selection board...

A tough process, but at least it builds character for the 18 year old and.....unfortunately gives ulcers and hair loss to the parents...:)

I guess I should have added that my son also never got the final call for USNA appointment and accepted Plan B NROTC scholarship...re-applied just like Norfolk63 and is back in "pending" status...so yippee, we get to do this all over again...

The good news is that I have refined my taste in bourbon...holding onto a fine cigar when we finally, hopefully get the affirmative from USNA...:)
 
The good news is that I have refined my taste in bourbon...holding onto a fine cigar when we finally, hopefully get the affirmative from USNA...:)

The secret to patience is to do something in the meantime....I think you found it.
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DS picked the best college for his major, enrolled in AROTC (Navy is not so excited about IR majors) and earned a four year campus based scholarship. He's at Ft. Benning for ABOLC right now and found out last week he is assigned to the 101st Airborne, he'll be at Ft. Campbell this fall.
Thank you for sharing his experience with us. Congratulations to your son and to his proud parents!
 
Hang in there! One think to consider: The application process is in reality a 2-year endeavor for many applicants. My DS was in the exact same boat last year and was put on the Wait List, but never got the call. But DS knew this was a 2-year process. So, he accepted plan B college + NROTC and re-applied to USNA. And he received his Appointment on Feb 3rd. Why is it a 2-year process? According to a very informative session at CVW at USNA, Congress will not allow a MIDN to stay past four years. And since most NROTC engineering students require a 9th or sometimes a 10th semester to graduate, the problem of trying to squeeze 9 or 10 semesters of rigorous study into 8 at USNA is the problem. Bottom-line: regardless of the outcome, don't give up the ship!
No recent military in my family, my son decided on USNA after his week at NASS this past summer, so we came late to the game too, navybrat. 2 year process? Oh my, I better learn to like bourbon!
 
That's all you can do, wait and see. Our kid is a junior, just got into NASS today, but is juggling admission to a D1 sport program -- the timeline is difficult. But you have to trust that if they keep putting their best foot forward, and doing the right thing, it's going to work out for the best.
 
Another question, and maybe I should ask this on a new thread, but I have seen it on this one too... CVW? Is that necessary? DS spent many weekends at USNA visiting family friends who were stationed there plus attended NASS, so he never did a CVW. Is that a bad thing? I am not sure he even knew about it! This entire process has been "his". He has made the phone calls, gone alone to his interviews and medical appointments, etc. He has said from day one, this is his journey (which I am very proud of, it just makes it more of a mystery for me!) We never even saw his essays or application to ANY of his schools!
thanks!
 
CVWs (like NASS) are intended to help candidates make a decision on whether USNA is from them. It has no bearing on Admission decisions.
 
Thanks for your comments everyone. I wanted to update, DS received official "no" via email this morning. As sad as I am for him, I have to believe that something better for him awaits. And at least now he knows.... Good luck to everyone still waiting!
 
I am so sorry Brat. What else is in the hand for your son? Did he have an Army ROTC? Is he in at a school he likes? It was just an email? How disappointing and anti-climactic and likely to be missed by the generation who do not check their emails everyday. There are so many pathways to being a Naval officer. However, he should reach out to his admissions counselor--if he wants--and ask, "How do I prepare for next year?" Again, sorry. (I will let you know when #3 checks his mail after school and Track today.)
 
I am so sorry Brat. What else is in the hand for your son? Did he have an Army ROTC? Is he in at a school he likes? It was just an email? How disappointing and anti-climactic and likely to be missed by the generation who do not check their emails everyday. There are so many pathways to being a Naval officer. However, he should reach out to his admissions counselor--if he wants--and ask, "How do I prepare for next year?" Again, sorry. (I will let you know when #3 checks his mail after school and Track today.)
No ROTC, he was set on USNA as far as military. Has talked about NROTC as a possibility, but did not apply for next year. He has been accepted (with scholarship) at 2 good universities, but had to apply regular decision at his other top choices since he couldn't do early decision while applying to USNA. Those decisions won't come for a while unfortunately... Probably take a few days/weeks to process this whole thing. It has been a learning experience for sure.
 
My DS will probably get the same email soon. He still does not have a nom to USNA. Good luck to your DS @navybrat .
 
Thanks for your comments everyone. I wanted to update, DS received official "no" via email this morning. As sad as I am for him, I have to believe that something better for him awaits. And at least now he knows.... Good luck to everyone still waiting!
So sorry to hear this, I've been following your posts recently since we're all in the same boat. Let him (and yourself) mourn for a bit but then remember that none of this was wasted time or energy. The drive they displayed, the experience of sitting in front of multiple nomination committees, the hard work they put in, that will all come together in their next big thing. (p.s.- someone may have to give me a similar pep talk soon, please pay it forward ;)
 
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