<p>So how does a Letter of Assurance transition into becoming an Appointment? Will I get my official appointment as soon as I get my nomination (the only thing I have left to complete) or will I get it when everyone else gets theirs in April?</p>
<p>I remember seeing at least one post (I think from sdnavymom) in which someone had already received their Letter of Appointment for the Class of 2012. Keep in mind that they most likely have a Presidential nomination, and that most MOC nominations won't be finalized until after the start of the year. A friend of ours in the Class of 2011 received his Letter of Appointment about a week after he was notified of his MOC nomination. Sounds as though you should see a nice "fat" package in the mail soon after you have your nomination (that assumes that you are medically qualified in addition to having your LOA).</p>
<p>Typically you receive an appointment shortly after you receive a nomination and are found medically qualified. If you have a Presidential nom, it could be very soon. If you need an MOC nom, you'll have to wait until those decisions are made -- usually in December (although MOCs have until Jan. 31). </p>
<p>Also, not "everyone" without an LOA must wait until April for an appointment. Even candidates w/o LOAs may hear as early as January. That said, many don't hear until April. It all counts.</p>
<p>For our son the process went as very quickly: Our state's MOC's held their Interviews in early November, Both Senators the first weekend in November, with our Congressman the following Saturday. My son was notified of his nominations November 17, and 21st. All three MOC's knew he had the LOA as all three were cc'd on the Letter. The LOA was dated October 12th. Both Our Congressman and one Senator called him at school the following week to tell him he had an appointment. Typically the Academy has your Nominating source (MOC - not sure what happens with a Pres or VP!) notify you of your appointment prior to receiving the envelope from USNA Admissions. The "Appointment" from the academy arrived December 6th. It was in a nice agenda (hard folder) with the Academy Seal on the outside. Inside it held the actual Appointment Certificate signed by Vice Admiral Rempt, a letter offering the appointment; also signed by Adm. Rempt, the acceptance/decination certificate and a pamphlet "United States Naval Academy: A Message to Those Selected for Admission." The letter contained the date for I Day for the Class of 2010 and stated that he would receive the permit to report package mid April. It also instructed the appointee to return the acceptance/delination certificate as soon as possible after making your decision, but in any case by 1 May or within one week of receipt (for those receiving the appointment after 1 May.</p>
<p>It is a rolling admissions</p>
<p>After my daughter received her Appointment package last Saturday (right after Navy beat ND) she called the Area Coordinator for North Texas to find out whether she needs to still needs to compete for a Nomination. He told her no one from this area has received an Appointment this early before-there are several LOA's but no Appointments. He thinks she should still try to compete for either her MOC's or 2 Senator's nominations as this would free up the Presidential for someone else. He assured her, no matter where the nomination comes from, she has the Appointment. He thinks he will have a definitive answer by the Navy-UNT game!</p>
<p>TKinAK...it's all a matter of the timing of things. In CA our Congressman didn't even interview until mid December....and didn't send out anything until the 2nd week of Jan. That meant even though my kiddo had an LOA for the Class of 2010 dated Oct 3rd....she had to wait 10 weeks for her Congressman's interview, then an additional 4 weeks for a letter from him, then in 10 days the Appointment came in the mail. Living through those months felt like years for us, waiting for the days to move by....yet now looking back it's a memory. Time is wierd. So with your LOA, sit tight and hang on to each step of the way and ultimately come I-Day expect to be in line! Welcome aboard!</p>
<p>If you have an LOA, you'll get your appointment no less than 2 weeks after your nomination.</p>
<p>I didn't have an LOA. I got my nominations in Decemeber and got my appointment of FEB 2, being notified on Jan 31.</p>
<p>Rolling admissions helps people without LOA's have a fair shot.</p>
<p>Just off chance, does anyone have a ballpark estimate of how many LOA's are given out per class? I only know 2 people in my class in company who got them.</p>
<p>^^^^^
In the past, Peskemom has posted stating that the number of LOAs issued is approximately 200 per year. Take it for what its worth; it's hearsay on my part.</p>
<p>The Admissions Offices states that they do not have a specific number. This is another one of those proprietary info areas similar to the way the Whole Person Multiple is calculated.</p>
<p>GA - that figure comes from multiple USNA Admission sources, including Regional BGO's....so that seems like a good ballpark # to still work with.</p>
<p>And just remember , on this side of I-Day an LOA is a big thing. Come I-Day no one cares one whit about it! I was reminded of this just last weekend. It just so happens that we are family friends with several just graduated Ensigns from our kiddo's company - 2 of whom had direct leadership over her. I mentioned to them- here we are more than a year later- that she had an LOA to USNA. It was the first time they even knew that - that's how little attention is paid to it once you're standing there to start your life as a Plebe.</p>
<p>Not sure of how many LOA's, but the number is small-
if you get one, great.
Most won't.
And peskemom is right- it doesn't mean anything come I-day!</p>
<p>PM- are those fires out yet??? saw lots of black smoke out in the distance from the south rim of the Grand Canyon!</p>
<p>Howdy navy2010----still smoke circulating in outer parts of San Diego County but anywhere near the main living areas, we're done with fires....the burning on the hillsides is sobering. Last weekend drove past Camp Pendleton on the 5 fwy....there the entire east side of the hills for more than 9 miles ....the entire time, the entire view was burn...all the way from the main entrance up PAST and underneath the power lines of San Onofre Nuclear Plan....to the south tip of San Clemente. Some of the burn may have been parts of the backfires but nevertheless to see that much black devastation and to see how close it was to a nuclear reactor took our breaths away!!! Thank God for firefighters who know what they are doing!</p>
<p>not to hijack the thread-</p>
<p>but we met some firefighters outside Prescott, Az, as we stopped for dinner- they were just back from trying to contain a 400+ acre fire there. The rangers at the Grand Canyon pointed out the smoke in the distance- it seemed to go on for quite a stretch- and told us that much of the haze lingering over the canyon was secondary to smoke from the california fires! Passing though, easy to see how it could spread so readily- dry brush, dry ground, winds- and once over the mountain tops, it's just a short hop to the next valley! unbelievable! </p>
<p>Anyway- glad to hear everying is under control by you! </p>
<p>-you can now return to the regular programing- where were we- LOA's and appointments and Army vs. Navy.....</p>
<p>Really a relief that this first interview is finished. Now some sleep is needed. we drove the 2 hours to columbus. He was a little nervous. I was VERY nervous. </p>
<p>We got there and BAM a totally cool calm and collected man showed up in the body of my 17 yr old Kid. I just nodded, and smiled a lot during the introductions and off they went to the conference room. I sat there sweating and my stomach was in knots, and in about 20 minutes or so this new man comes out smiling and laughing with CAPT. Crites and shaking hands and thanking the board members. I smiled some more and said something nice and thanked them and wandered out. </p>
<p>I wondered all the way home, who is this man who is riding with me. I guess these kids suprise us every once in a while and grow into adults when we aren't looking.</p>
<p>^^^ that's amazing isn't it?
i think there's something about the high school student who chooses a service academy. they can be pretty goofy with their parents, siblings, and friends, but when the time comes, they know the score.
you must be very proud of him!</p>