Jan 25 CVW

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>mom2lola2011-</p>

<p>With an LOA in hand, not attending a CVW will not affect her admission status at all- the advantage of a CVW falls to the candidate, and the ability for them to gain further insight into the USNA experience, in hopes that it gives them more information to base their decision on.</p>

<p>Some candidates are rock-solid in their decision to attend, others have narrowed their college selections down and just need a bit more information- as the academy expereince is unlike any that will be found at other civilian schools, have the opportunity to "try it on" can be invaluable for some.</p>

<p>Believe it or not, some will arrive at I-Day not realizing the "military" aspects of things- seems absurd, but it happens....only to have said candidate drop out of plebe summer/year longing for a "normal" college experience...</p>

<p>so whether to attend a CVW or not is up to the candidate- but if other arrangements can be made, IMHO, the more information the better!</p>

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<p>My son received a CVW invite in December, and there were, I belive, five possible weekends he could attend. (BGO told us "which" weekend didn't matter... But, as has been said here...he did recommend that we go to "get more information".) Our son attended NASS last summer, is definite that USNA is THE place he wants to attend, and was honored that he'd be invited to CVW. </p>

<p>After reading the prior years' posts, and a very brief chat with his BGO, he asked us what we thought. (When it comes to USNA decisions, we're usually the last he consults [which to me shows wisdom, as we knew so little about the Academy before this process...<em>especially</em> the acronyms]). Still, to us, as parents, this was a no-brainer; when the USNA is where you want to be, and the Admissions Office lifts her skirts and asks you to dance, you say "yes", and say so whole-heartedly. We're sure that the more our son knows about USNA and vice-versa, the better the fit will be.</p>

<p>Yes, it will cost us to attend ($$, time from work/usual activities for us, getting someboy to watch our mutts, time from school for our son, and his coordinating around his athletic responsibilities as Captain). But, for us, even with a very tight budget at home, the expense is worth it, and the decision was not "if" to go, but simply "when" and "how to get there (air or land)". If USNA is our son's priority #1, we decided, insofar as colleges & career go, it needs to be ours as well. (Same way we've functioned with all 4 of our kids...) So, as a family, we decided that CVW is our spring break trip this year... Just a little early and a bit shorter (and, likely, colder...).</p>

<p>Hubby and I are delighted to get to see USNA and Annapolis, and our son is excited to spend more time with mids--watching/learning/conversing. More info for him, for us, and for USNA, as well. Plus, for us at least, it makes this waiting time a bit less tense, knowing that there's a trip to USNA in the offing... (And, even though NROTC and the other college acceptances and are rolling in with their offers, he's still waiting for THE packet to arrive...) </p>

<p>The confirmation letter for the CVW that our son received seemed to cover all the necessary points of information for his (and our) attending...so, we're trusting that we'll all have a great time during our visit! (The letter spelled out what to wear/bring, when/where to arrive, etc.)</p>

<p>Appreciate all the patter on the CVW (this year's and prior year's, as well). It has been helpful for our family.</p>

<p>Now, can you current mids get us some really nice weather for our visit??</p>

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<p>^^^^ LOL!!! Well, at least he will get to see the what the "Dark Ages" is all about! Try and pick a weekend when there are some good activities going on....basketball, swimming, or better yet....LACROSSE!!! There are some great matches coming up.... not on the 25th, but you can get the schedule on Navysports.com..... just a thought! (will give you something to do as well!)</p>

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<p>Navy 2010 is there anything going on in the lax world on the 25-27th weekend, I'm a local lacrosse player</p>

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<p>Raiderlax07-</p>

<p>This link should give you the info you're looking for.</p>

<p><a href="http://navysports.cstv.com/sports/m-lacros/sched/navy-m-lacros-sched.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://navysports.cstv.com/sports/m-lacros/sched/navy-m-lacros-sched.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>My son is going 04/12-14th for CVW. Maybe he & my husband can catch the NAVY v ARMY lax game :D</p>

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<p>Well, it's here. Those in attendance report in and share your findings upon return. Have a ball y'all in Bancroft Hall. :) :cool:</p>

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<p>For those who have already attended CVW, would you be kind enough to tell me what time the kids need to report on Thurs. & the approximate wrap up time is on Sat. Trying to find flights...........</p>

<p>Thanks very much :)</p>

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<p>it sould say on the confirmation letter</p>

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<p>No hard copy letter qocougar. Our son has been communicating through e-mail with the regional coordinator. Essentially 'which weekend?' And 'you're booked!' Maybe a letter detailing the weekend is forthcoming, however, shopping for flights is urgent.</p>

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<p>raiderlax: there is nothing "official" lax-wise going on that weekend, although no doubt you will be able to catch some practices on Rip Miller Field- the lax schedule is starting with a bang of Feb 3rd, with a scrimmage against top-ranked UVA .... If you are interested in Navy Lax, however, and are going out for the team, do let the coaches (Meade, Tillman or Goers) know that you will be on the yard and see if you can meet with them...</p>

<p>also let the Mid that you are dragging with know that you are interested in lax- when our son did his CVW, his Mid introduced him to many of the players from his class, and in turn they introduced him to the upperclass lax guys..
have fun!</p>

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<p>IF the CVWs are the same, and they may not be, the plebes-in-waiting and their parents convened in Rickover @ 5:15 p.m. or so, program to begin @ 5:30. While the candidates were excused sometime around 7 or7:30 as I recall, parents Q&A with the Dir. of Admissions did not conclude until about 8:45 or so. It was time well spent. But we'd received nothing in writing about that. </p>

<p>Now, we attended in Oct, the first CVW, so they may have refined, changed, reinvented by now.</p>

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<p>CelticClan - I was told the CVW is wrapped up by 11:00AM on Saturday.</p>

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<p>CelticClan - The official word is 11:00AM on Saturday, when we attended last year the company my plebe was with had SMT last a bit longer than was expected and he did not get over to the visitor center to meet us until about 11:40 so don't plan too tight.</p>

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<p>Thank you all SO much! This info helps immensely. At least now I'll go ahead & buy tickets for the home lacrosse game. If he gets done later, that's OK, he can go late to that ;) Now to check later flights..........</p>

<p>Thank you!!!</p>

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<p>Just wanted to give a quick update while the 'facts' are still fresh in my mind and before I go off to other son's competition in the next state!</p>

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<li><p>I'm glad I went with my son. We originally planned for him to go solo but at the last minute, given the information shared here, I accompanied him for the first 24 hours and he will fly back solo. It's not so much that the briefings validated or invalidated any information (this whole process is TMI - too much information!) but it validated why he is a fit for USNA in my mind and although we are still waiting, more confident if/when the appointment comes.</p></li>
<li><p>Schedule - Thursday pm - arrive by 5:30pm even though the letter says 6:00pm. Bring a pen to fill out questionaire and contact form. They provide a boxed lunch to the drags at around 7:30ish - most ate what was offered. The eveing session was movies (just 2) and Q&A for candidates and parents. Regional directors from admissions were there and many parents grouped up during the break to talk to their child's director. The whole thing was over by 9:00pm. Friday at 10:00am there was a parents only session and then a tour. The tour is the standard tour so given that it was 22 degrees with a strong wind, I opted out given I had done it on a warm day in July (much more suitable!) After that there are no other parent related activities. </p></li>
<li><p>It's neat to meet other parents who have kids just like yours - met people from Kentucky, Ohio, Lousianna, etc. There were about 75 kids there. </p></li>
<li><p>Q&A - honestly, there was nothing new except the fact that they stated 500 apointments have gone out excluding NAPS and Foundation. Other than that they restated the obvious and a few other tidbits - </p></li>
<li><p>all you need is one nomination</p></li>
<li><p>everyone hear's by April 15th...but they do wait list people and ask if they want to 'hang on' with them while they see who accepts all the way up to the Tuesday before I-day</p></li>
<li><p>plebe summer is very physical and you must arrive uninjured</p></li>
<li><p>you will be proud of your children</p></li>
<li><p>there is no evaluation that goes to the admissions board-they do though want to know how your admissions experience has been and ask questions about your BGO-the written report by the plebe is part of your 'file'</p></li>
<li><p>442 in the class of 2007 went aviation</p></li>
<li><p>they lost 31 plebes during plebe summer (versus 100 in prior years); in general they have an 85% 'stay' rate across the 4 years</p></li>
<li><p>if you leave after 2 years you have to pay back your education costs</p></li>
<li><p>you can get eye surgery in your 3rd year...the eye waiver issue requirements have been 'softened' but don't get surgery before you come</p></li>
<li><p>CVW invitations are based on 'certain' criteria, beyond academics (and they certainly were not going to tell us what criteria!). If you get invited, it's because they think you should see the place in session and they are willing to make the investment.</p></li>
<li><p>My question on the coach's involvement in admissions if you are NOT a recruited athlete got a skittish response of 'everyone is treated equally'</p></li>
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<p>The report from my son this afternoon while his plebe was getting a haircut - 'the guy's a genius!'
'this other guy is totally bought in to the whole marine thing'
'learning Japanese is just like learning Spanish'
'the chem test was really hard - no one moved when the bell rang'
'I think I get to do the obstacle course'
'lunch wasn't too bad - pizza - it's amazing how things taste when you are really hungry'
'there are guys yelling things in the hall'
'some company's are rougher than others'
'I'm glad we brought a blanket and pillow!'</p>

<p>Hope that helps future attendees....have fun!!</p>

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<p>Now that is what I call a plethora of information! Best 'Cliff Notes' I've seen since college ;) It's all very helpful jerseynbg, thanks for taking time to post. If you don't mind, I'm going to print them for my son.</p>

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<p>Thought the information was great, but I wanted to clarify something. If you chose to leave USNA BEFORE the Commitment papers are signed at the beginning of 2/C year, you leave with no obligation. However, if you are separated after 2/C year has started, there are three scenerios that can occur. One, you will be required to serve time as an enlisted sailor in the fleet or you will be required to pay back those years you were enrolled at the Academy or both.</p>

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<p>you are right - that is exactly what they said, although the 'both' part did not come across loud and clear</p>

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<p>CVW sounds a lot different than when my Mid went 4 years ago. We had to be at the Academy at 9 AM!! Jerseynbg, does your son have his appointment already or are you waiting? Either way, good luck to you!</p>

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<p>waiting, waiting, waiting...</p>

<p>did I mention that we are waiting?</p>