<p>Congratulations to all who have accepted NASS offers. It is an exciting time that will help gel your decision to apply to any SA.</p>
<p>Concerning the email notifications..........we were notified snail mail last year. When son entered process of applying to USNA, we had some email hang ups with them. As did others in the process. USNA sends emails to your school, specifically to registrar and English and Math teachers and asks them to fill out a form evaluating the applicant. Sounds simple enough. Well, not so. We had HE Double hockey sticks getting USNA email to be accepted. MANY servers tag email from USNA as questionable and do not let it pass.
We had to get personal email addresses from the teachers, registrar, and even then one of those wouldn't accept USNA email.</p>
<p>So, I wonder if that could be happening here if blanket emails are the format used for initial notification?? </p>
<p>Also, as echoed above, do not fret if you are not accepted. Again, many things come into play: priority recruiting areas, etc. Acceptance does not guarantee acceptance into USNA nor does not being invited for NASS mean you have a reduced chance of attending USNA. 1800 attend NASS. Many will decide USNA is not for them. Others, as noted in previous posts, are attending multiple summer leadership programs and will try to attend another SA. NASS is not a guaranteed path to admission.</p>
<p>About the email thing, there will be someone in USNA Admissions handling NASS. Those of you who have not heard by early April might give them a call, just in case there is an email hangup. USNA did not seem to acknowledge that the emails they sent our school did not get through. So, they did not receive them back. Or perhaps, it was all part of the grand scheme to see if we could navigate a sometimes confusing, challenging, demanding admissions process!</p>
<p>I have not received mine either, and I applied on February 1st. I am definitely more interested in Air Force though, and I was accepted into their seminar and attending session C! I live outside of Philly though, so going to naval SS wouldn't hurt! Hope I get accepted!</p>
<p>Still no email <em>sigh</em>. It dosen't really matter though because I probably will be at Girls State that week. Plus, Air Force is my first choice.</p>
<p>ecbo: Don't worry about your swimming ability for NASS. Many "aquarocks" get through it just fine! Even as an incoming Plebe, they don't assume that you already know how to swim. </p>
<p>OTOH, if you can't swim at all, it's a good idea for everyone to learn. If you can swim, but you're just not good at it, practice as much as you can. </p>
<p>If you do get an appointment to USNA, you will be able to swim before the end of Plebe year!</p>
<p>I still haven't heard anything about summer seminar and I think I will take the same road as acgeaux7 and go directly to the addmissions department to see if there is something I am missing out. I've received accept. to both West Point and the Air Force Academy Programs, but hard to wait on the one you want the most.......</p>
<p>Sounds like a plan the worst is that you'll have a decision, either way and/or an explanation as to merit of continuing to wait or otherwise. And as many have said, don't be discouraged if your answer is a "no." USNA has begun a much more aggressive targeting effort in its effort to diversify the appointment pool, notably in NASS which is of course, one of THE key interest-generating and recruitment tools. You are beginning one of the great adventures of your young life. Great good luck and let us know how you go. It's fun, even vicariously.</p>
<p>i just got mine for session 1, i was applied within like 3 minutes of 8 am on february first...i can't wait! but i didn't get to apply for any of the others ones, i'm bummed about that</p>
<p>I got mine on march 5th ( i applied feb 1st ) . Anyone know when the registration packets are coming? My mom is flipping out cause she already booked a flight. I emailed John Meise, the Lieutenant in charge and he replied with a very formal version of "I'm not going to be back at my office for a bit, I'm on spring break). Kinda scared it got lost in the mail? Has anyone else gotten packets or know when we're supposed to get em?</p>
<p>We also booked a flight that same night for my son, since they were still offering $59 one way to BWI from here. I also think it's strange that it's been over a week, but maybe it is because of spring break that they haven't gotten around to sending them? We got his acceptance email the same day you did and no packet yet!</p>
<p>marcieme, you're going to discover that USNA admissions handles an amazing amount of data bites. But not all of them. The administrivia sometimes gets off track. The rule of being reasonably patient then calling seems to work best.</p>
<p>Just to let you all know, I went to NASS when i was in high school and had a good time. Now I am one of the cadre for this summer. Let me know if you have any questions about it. </p>
<p>And in regards to swimming and/or physical fitness, come in shape and able to swim. Though it may not be a prerequisite, it will make your experience more enjoyable and it will help you out. We cadre do grade each one of you who come through here, and being in great shape/ able to swim well does leave a good impression with us and will definitely benefit you.</p>
<p>USNA is notoriously unhurried and deliberate (aka slow) in the paperwork end of things. Also remember, besides sending out "yes you got into NASS" packets, they are sending out "Yes, you got into USNA" packets to the Class of 2013, <em>plus</em> all the follow-up paperwork generated in that process (small forests of trees being used here...).
Be patient; the packets will show up when the time is appropriate. May not be your timing, but trust that USNA knows what they're doing. Also understand that too many (or ill-timed) calls to them can be aggravating to them, rather than helpful to you. Use those phone calls to the Admin people very thoughtfully and sparingly. Know that you are now in the application/interview process with USNA, and everything is noted (especially any contact made by mom or dad, even if on your behalf).</p>
<p>Don't worry about the packets. They will probably be mailed at the end of March, first of April. When my son (class of 2011) went to NASS a few years back he received his packet after the deadline date for returning the paperwork and fee (he was accepted in Feb.). I remember him calling the academy and they said to ignore the deadline date and return asap. I believe last year my daughter (class of 2013) received her packet the first part of April. Each year tends to be different.</p>
<p>If any of you are not accepted to NASS don't think you can't get into the academy. My older daughter never even applied to NASS, filled out the application to the academy and received her LOA in September of that year. How time flies....she will be commissioned in May!</p>
<p>Well the flight my mom booked is non refundable so... I'm really glad many of you all have experience ha. Ah the bureaucracy that is the Navy. Can't wait. Can anyone describe the kind of physical training they put you through? I'm excited.</p>
<p>Envelope of some paperwork received today. Form for deposit is due within a couple weeks. Couple things need to be signed, medical stuff Looks like the Office in Annapolis is speeding things up.</p>