<p>Just wanted to let everyone know that I got an LOA. I was so excited because I didn't think I would get one. I have to also get a waiver it looks like, so I was doubtful that they would give me an LOA. They disqualified me saying that I'm flatfooted, which I'm not. I think they got confused because I used to have a slight foot problem but it doesn't bother me at all anymore. I am sending in a rebuttal to clarify that. I was wondering if I do have to get a waiver, are my chances up a lot because of the LOA?</p>
<p>The loa is a very good thing if you finish the application and recieve a nomination. If DODMERB disqualified you for something go ahead and send in the waiver anyway.</p>
<p>I finished the application already. I think I may have gotten a conditional appointment, what's the difference between a conditional appointment and an LOA?</p>
<p>An loa is a letter stating you will be given a seat in the class provided you pass everything and get all your paperwork in. I believe USMA only gives out loas, not conditional appts. Describe what the letter says and we'll know for certain.</p>
<p>BTW: Congrats and gl on the medical</p>
<p>Mary I'm so proud of you. YOU BETTER GO AIR FORCE! lol. Especially if we both get in, I had better see you in Colorado Spgs.</p>
<p>Good luck with the foot thing.</p>
<p>Thats encouraging. I am currently DQd by DoDMERB but have my file for AFA complete and waiting on a waiver. It would be awsome if i got a LOA/CA, especially this being my second year attempting.</p>
<p>congradulations!</p>
<p>OH YEA I just received a letter from Dodmerb that I am qualified for West Point. Thank god I don't have to do any more medical stuff...its extremely tiring. I was surprised because I thought they would disqualify me for some obscure knee problem years ago. All I need now is a nomination and I'll be a cadet at west point!! Good luck on medical to the rest of you, its long and requires obscene amounts of patience but in the end it'll be worth it!</p>
<p>Congrats man! Good to hear. That gives me some good hope since I had Osgood Schlatter's in Junior High (knee).</p>
<p>hey jq, thats awesome! I'm pretty sure I got an LOA, not a conditional appointment because it says I am recommended for an appointment, and I have a "cadetship" reserved if I get medically qualified and get a nomination. Ooooh I hope the medical stuff works out! It really is a tiring process, and it makes me very nervous! But congrats jq!</p>
<p>I received an LOA yesterday. How many people receive LOA's, and are they a really big deal? The thing is, I also received a CVW letter from USNA yesterday. I know this is the West Point forum, but is a CVW as big as a deal as some people make it sound? I don't want to get too excited until I'm sitting in my first class of the academic year next year (at a service academy, God willing).</p>
<p>Not many (my guess, circa 150) receive LOA's. Yes, they are a big deal. The CVW is not nearly as big a deal (USNA also gives out LOA's, typically later) as it's the LOA which is reserving you a slot.</p>
<p>Having said that, you should attend CVW. It's worthwhile, according to reports.</p>
<p>At USNA, CVW is for your benefit (to help you decide if the Academy experience is right for you.) Attending will generally neither hurt nor help your chances of admission. The point is to avoid appointees who drop out because they weren't aware of what they were signing up for. More invitations are sent than can actually be accomodated (which is why you need to RSVP -- certain weekends are fill up quickly, others don't fill up at all, but once a date is full, that's it). </p>
<p>Not everyone gets an invitation so there is some level of screening going on, but that doesn't mean that you can't ask for the opportunity. For example, it appears that applicants who are currently in college do not routinely get invitations but I know of at least one current mid who was told during an exchange with the admissions office that they were welcome to come to a CVW if they felt it would be beneficial to their decision.</p>