<p>What are the chances for applicants named as "alternates"? </p>
<p>I saw posts from last year about alternates who were admitted, but does anyone know historical stat's on this? Thanks.</p>
<p>Not sure but I once heard it was around 30%. Maybe Tino knows. My son was one of them last year.</p>
<p>I've heard that 30% number as well, though I can't find any statistics to conferm or deny it. I do know plenty of people that got in that way though; one person found out two weeks before R-day.</p>
<p>My son's Alternate letter that says he should be pleased because "over 30% of the appointments come from the Alternate pool" but he's trying to do the related computation: how many in the how-big pool didn't get that chance?
Any ideas?</p>
<p>Thats a tough question as I've never seen any numbers put out there concerning Alternates from any Academy. But I would remain very hopeful if I were you. Its good he has that letter in hand and not the one that says, "We regret to inform you......" So hold on tight for a while longer! DO NOT get discouraged yet. Gooooood Luck & let us all know when you hear! </p>
<p>Boss, make yourself useful up there. Stop feeding those boys. Ever see Gremlins? Think about it... :) How many kids apply to CGA each year usually? Can't be near the 50,000 at NA. LOL But if you could guess-ti-mate, would the alternate pool be somewhere near 80 to 90 kids that come out with an appointment? I could be way out there in noo noo land (no comments from the peanut section) but it seems it could be possible.</p>
<p>Ha ha JM...final big meal of the weekend was my famous meat loaf and mash potatoes...I'm not a gourmet chef...more like solid comfort food...but I digress...</p>
<p>About 4,000 a year apply from what I hear.</p>
<p>I would say about 90 from the alternate list get appointments. That is a wild guess.</p>
<p>I just read somewhere in one of the booklets they sent out that something like 5,000-6,000 apply each year.</p>
<p>Thanks, Bossf51. The Alternate letter says about 30% of the class comes from the Alternate list, so that sounds right. </p>
<p>Do you know how many make the Alternate list? Son is just trying to get a rough guess of his shot, based on the initial size of the group.</p>
<p>No I don't know the specifics. It changes year to year. But I would say he has a decent shot at it. If you want to PM me his stats and other info I will give you an assessment of his chances.</p>
<p>I'd say...keep your hopes up!
Many of those in the 09 class have come from the alternate pool. It seems like many didn't even get word until April or later.</p>
<p>Son and husband visited the CGA last week and learned that in the past, ABOUT 350 Alternates were named and ABOUT 100 were eventually accepted. </p>
<p>At least these numbers seem better than the typical waiting list!</p>
<p>So that's right about the 30% figure that was previously mentioned. Fairly decent odds for the right candidate.</p>
<p>Cadetmom welcome. Do you have somebody at CGA?</p>
<p>Yep, I do! And I will be seeing you at the Regattas....:)</p>
<p>hmmm...I'm gonna have to guess on this one...ha ha you got me going...</p>
<p>One interesting point to ponder. Of the MANY cadets we have had contact with, ALL of them were selected from the alternate pool.</p>
<p>My advice: Never give up the ship!
It doesn't matter whether your appointment is the first or the last to be offered....everyone enters on equal ground.</p>
<p>I know that you know who I am....JUST KEEP ON SMILING (hint hint)
Saw your son at church on Sunday :)</p>
<p>Interesting...if you met my son he's one of them as well.</p>
<p>Ok haha DG in the house! Where were you Sunday night?</p>
<p>Yep, and you know our daughter (that will surely give it away)</p>
<p>See below ha ha I should have known...where is your famous smiley?</p>