<p>Well, I'm not going to lie, I would imagine that my chances to get into either Navy or West Point are thin. I have a MASSIVE list of extras with everything, letters, leadership, service, i'm talking I did EVERYTHING, my list is almost 2 pages with one thing per line. My SAT's were only 1260 though, (620 M, 640 V), and my GPA is 3.87/4.0. I am ranked 40/351, though I attend one of the top ten most competetive school districts in the country, where half the school has over a 3.4, the top 10% all have 4.0's, and over 95% of all graduates go to college. I am taking 8 classes this year, 4 AP's, took 2 last year, and 1 as a sophomore. In addition, every generation of my family, men and women, have served in the military dating back to before World War 1, and even in Britain, before my family immigrated. I am hoping that my excellent essay and powerful ambition will at least get me into the prep school. But not hearing anything is beginning to bother me, especially with so many people having heard SOMETHING. I got all of my paperwork in by November except my English recc and my PAE, which were sent in late December. I received a nomination, and was curious to read about these letters of qualification. I know I wasn't LOA , matieral and would have to impress big time in interviews, but with everything complete shouldn't I have heard SOMETHING? Even if its a flat out rejection? If anyone can shed some light I would like to know. I recently e-mailed admissions staff with similiar questions.</p>
<p>Our son didn't hear until 3 months after his application was complete. (done during the summer) / qualified. As we understand it this is a busy time at all colleges and things may take longer. Maybe a call to your Blue and Gold officer will gain some insight. Patience will help with this process! Good Luck!</p>
<p>PS I don't believe a file is reviewed until it is complete so if your English rec went in late December you really haven't waited very long....understandably it's tough though :-)</p>
<p>DrSnipes17, definitely contact your B&G officer. Ask him if they have found you triple Q'd, and if so, when will you receive your letter. Once you're found triple Q'd, then you're good to go and the rest somewhat depends on luck. If you don't need a waiver and found qualified, then your chances are much better. Good luck and congrats on your nomination!</p>
<p>we were at CVW last weekend and from the questions asked of the admissions people, it seemed like very few people have heard. The admissions people said that they were going to start reviewing files beginning the first of February and people would hear by May 1. Those who have received appointments to date must be the exception rather than the rule so don't lose heart.</p>
<p>FYI:
My son had his file complete (except for DoDMERB medical/waiver request communications) in July, got his waiver letter in November, received his nominations in Dec and Jan, and his appointment in early March.</p>
<p>It was very stressful during the long wait, but all did go well. We do know of a plebe that did not get appointed until May. It is difficult, but I think that those not having LOA (and it sounds as if the number they award may have a cap) and also not the principle nominee, get put into a "qualified" pool where they try to match candidate appointment with MOC nomination (slot), expecially for those with multiple nominations.</p>
<p>I would expect that with 1200+ it becomes time consuming to figure out.</p>
<p>Best of Luck to all of you. I hope the wait is not too much longer.
CM</p>
<p>Class of 2008 Profile</p>
<p>Applicants and Nominees</p>
<p>Applicants (includes nominees) 14,425
Number of applicants with an official nomination 4,599
Nominees qualified scholastically, medically and in physical aptitude 1,951
Offers of admission 1,472
Admitted 1,227 </p>
<p>Combined SAT & American College Testing (ACT) Program Scores </p>
<p>Score Ranges</p>
<p>SAT (ACT) Verbal Math </p>
<br>
<p>700(31-36) 28% 37% 600-699(26-30) 50% 51% <600(<26) 22% 12%</p>
<br>