Last minute Appointment

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>Hello all:</p>

<p>I've been a semi-frequent poster at college confidential, and just wanted to give one last bit of advice for everyone applying for the Class of 2011: NEVER EVER EVER EVER GIVE UP...IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL THE FAT LADY SINGS WHICH IN OUR CASE IS I-DAY.</p>

<p>Three days ago, I got a call from Admissions offering me an Appointment to the Class of 2010. Believe it or not, this was after I wrote numerous letters to the Dean of Admissions, Commandant, Superintendent, and other movers and shakers at Annapolis. All came back with the same response: this was a competitive year, go to college and re-apply. I have a stack of rejection letters on my desk right now that I can't wait to get rid of.</p>

<p>All in all, my best advice is to keep up the pursuit of an offer of appointment all the way until I-Day. You never know what will happen. Show steadfast determination by never leaving them alone and your prayers just may be answered with a phone call asking you if you still want to attend 3 weeks out from I-Day.</p>

<p>To any 2010 plebes out there, we are now less than 2 weeks out and I will see you on I-Day! Go Navy! Beat Army!</p>

<p>Tridude87</p>

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<p>Congratulations, Tridude! Go have a celebratory bonfire with all the "no" paperwork you received. You are living proof that perseverance pays. Good luck! </p>

<p>BEAT ARMY!</p>

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<p>Hey man....congrats! You must feel effing awesome right about now! See you in about 12 days. Enjoy until then.</p>

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<p>congratulations, you deserve that.</p>

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<p>Tridude,</p>

<p>I know how ecstatic you must be. Congratulations to you and best of luck this year. You have given hope to a lot of candidates.</p>

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<p>I wouldn't throw those letters away.</p>

<p>Four years from now, while wearing your ring, pull them out and LAUGH at them! :D</p>

<p>Congrats!</p>

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<p>That's awesome man, congradulations! Sorry you had to wait so long. Look forward to possibly meeting you soon.</p>

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<p>Congrats and welcome to the family, we are glad to have you</p>

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<p>Yep, welcome to the family. Thirteen days</p>

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<p>Sweet deal, man! I look forward to meeting you and the rest of 2010 starting June 28! Congratulations!</p>

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<p>CONGRATULATIONS!!! I agree with Zaphod, keep those letters. Reflect on them whenever the going gets tough. Let that be your motivation for success.</p>

<p>Good Luck 2010!</p>

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<p>Fantastic! </p>

<p>Now the work begins.</p>

<p>Breakaleg, 'dude.</p>

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<p>What did I tell you guys? Class of 2010 is the best class!</p>

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<p>AHEM......!</p>

<p>Cough.....1991......Cough. ;)</p>

<p>Please make a note of it! :D</p>

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<p>AWESOME TRIDUDE! Yep, I'd keep those papers. They'll make excellent toliet paper on graduation day. ;) Go do big things!! Good luck!!</p>

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<p>Congratulations!</p>

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<p>Tridude, that rocks!! Man, the number of people who would give anything to be in your position right now....</p>

<p>12 days!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>Schweet. I was wondering what happened to you. I know a group of people wandered off after NASS.</p>

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<p>OUTSTANDING tridude87!</p>

<p>Wow, what a unbelievable feeling you must be experiencing.</p>

<p>What's your report time? Parents/relatives coming? I'll be ONE of the parents running around snapping pics for all those that didn't have relatives I-Day. Let me know and I'll try my best to add you to the list if needed.</p>

<p>Be safe and God bless! :D</p>

<p>Holly Cow, only 12 days of freedom left! ;)</p>

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<p>Well, right now my father and cousin are coming down for I-Day. Both of my brothers who were Annapolis grads can't make it unfortuneatley, but they will be there on Parents Weekend. I'm sure I'll see you on I-Day as I walk in.</p>