<p>Hi, I'm currently a plebe at West Point, and i realized that you have some questions about R-Day. Well, before i got here on June 28, 2004, I received my PO Box (which will really come in handy), a list of items to bring, several booklets, and more information to fill out such as Security Clearance stuff, etc. There was no mention about what company i was going to be in but they did provide a list of TAC and TAC-NCO numbers for the parents in case of emergencies. feel free to contact me if you have any questions.</p>
<p>Sometimes, honesty really sucks. I developed a small ganglion cyst on my wrist that occasionally causes me pain, and I reported it to DODMERB. Now I'm on Remedial again. :( Hopefully it won't cause too much of a problem, though...</p>
<p>Congrats to all. I just discovered this site. I was accepted to West Point back in November. I am still waiting for the Naval Academy, but I am really leaning towards USMA. If anyone wants to talk my AIM screen name is renky141. E-mail is <a href="mailto:renky141@aol.com">renky141@aol.com</a>.</p>
<p>I just got the phone call today! I would love to talk to anyone else that's been appointed and what not. It's amazing how much easier you can breathe once the waiting is all over!</p>
<p>I retook the SATs this year to try and raise my score to make my packet look better...it didn't work, they actually went down the second time (which i believe is the post you are talking about...) Luckily though, WP took my earlier scores.</p>
<p>Does anyone know when we (those of us that have received appointments) will receive the next correspondence from USMA, and what it will be? I've already received my dental form if that helps.</p>
<p>Usma2009
Not sure what you have received so far but my daughter received two mailings. One had the dental forms and requests for xrays (she has sinced received a letter confirming they received the xrays and forms and has satisfied the dental requirements) and a second larger envelope with a booklet entitled "Instructions for Candidates Offered Admission Class of 2009". This booklet contains about 8 post cards as well as several forms to fill out. She received her appt in December and this is all she has gotten in the mail since. Good Luck.</p>
<p>USMA2009: Our son's correspondence todate is the same as Shogun's daughter. The only additional information requested was on the candidate information website. </p>
<p>Once our son sent in his acceptance card, additional links were put on his admissions candidate website page. These links provided frequently asked questions about dental issues and requested uniform data and family contact information.</p>
<p>How long did it take before your file went before the admissions board and you got word back from West Point? Also, did any of you have to get a medical waiver? If so, how long did it take between the time your file was reviewed and you got word of your appointment?</p>
<p>The answers to your questions will vary quite a bit I would imagine. My daughter had an LOA dated July 19, before her application packet had even been mailed to her (she received it Aug 27). She received her appointment letter within a week of receiving her nominations in December. I don't think there is a standard time between each event.</p>
<p>I just got my letter in the mail today from West Point. I didn't get an appointment, which sucks. Nice that they sent back the letter in such a quick fashion, it only took them nine days (from last Tuesday's review board to today). I suppose I was considered medically qualified, because they made no mention of my medical condition. I'll be re-applying next year if I don't get into any of the other academies this year.</p>
<p>I'm sorry you didn't get in. I must say that I'm very impressed with your attitude, though. Knowing that you will want to reapply for 2010 shows a dedication that I expect is rare. I wish you all the best.</p>
<p>Thanks momoftwins. I'd go to the Naval Academy if they offer me an appointment, but as you can imagine, I'm not really thinking I'll get that either (I'm not exactly in the most positive-thinking moods right now). Aspen, the letter said that telling people no was the most difficult task as an admissions office, and then it went on to talk about how there were 13,000 files opened for only 1,200 spots, and attached was a Statement for Candidates about the admissions process, and they also said that this notification of rejection wouldn't have any bearing on ROTC or other academies admissions processes. Lastly, they expressed a hope that I'd still pursue my goal to become an officer in the military (something that I'm going to do). The attached Statement for Candidates was just a bunch of stuff I figure we all know here (like they give out a few waivers, what each part of the admissions process means like why they wanted me to take the SAT/ACT, boring stuff like that), but the end was interesting. They said that some of their most distinguished graduates reapplied the year after they were rejected and got in, and they hope I did the same. I already knew this was the case, as both MacArthur and Eisenhower didn't get into USMA until they were 19 and 21, respectively.</p>
<p>skirbyy: Thanks for sharing the information. I echo momoftwins comments.
Perservence in the face of dissappointment is a rare trait that will serve you well.</p>