<p>My son has a principal nomination. His SAT are 590 written and 620 math. We havn't heard anything yet. Does anyone know if these scores are good enough?</p>
<p>Only the committee will “know” but it would seem your son has crossed the threshold of SAT scores as we novices know. Thus, if the comm deems him fundamentally admissable and he’s been 3Qed, he’ll get an offer, I’d think.</p>
<p>Perhaps others can expand. In the end, it’s all speculation until you get the official thumbs up. I’m betting he will.</p>
<p>My impression has always been that the nominating sources have three choices as to how to submit their ten nominees for a single service academy vacancy.</p>
<ol>
<li>Order them 1-10.</li>
<li>Designate a “principal nominee” and then all the other others are just nominated in no particular order.</li>
<li>Submit all 10 names in no particular order.</li>
</ol>
<p>I always thought (and I could be wrong), if the nominating source chooses either method #1 or #2, where a principal nominee is designated, that if the academy finds him/her qualified, they are COMPELLED to offer him/her an appointment.</p>
<p>My father is an alumi and above is exactly how he states the prinicpal nom situation - if candidate has a prinicpal nom and is found medically and academically qualified, the academu must offer them the appointment. As my father says, giving a principal nomination is an entitlement of members of congress and he can’t imagine they would give it up - but the modern practice of some seems to be to give a slate.</p>
<p>larry’sdad would be right, it seems.</p>
<p>The more interesting question in this scenario, especially noting the growing lateness of the day in a rolling admissions process, is when this scenario presents itself … fully Qed and a principal nomination for some time … why would the offer not be extended? </p>
<p>One would have to presume it’s forthcoming, in due USNA time. Good luck, share the good news.</p>
<p>I called my MOC today to see if they had heard anything as im still waiting. she told me that the NA was taking its time as this was one of the most competitive years for appointments. she also said that this week they had sent out a lot of denials, so no news maybe good news.</p>
<p>Did you actually receive a letter from USNA stating that your son was Triple Q’ed? My son had scores similar to yours (actually a bit higher) and he was told that he was found “scholastically” not qualified - although his BGO told him that he was Triple Q’ed early on which led to a lot of heartbreak later when USNA said that he wasn’t…Even with a principal nom, if the Academy doesn’t find him fully qualified he won’t get in this year. However, if he is an athlete or a targeted minority, they may offer him NAPS. Best of luck to him!</p>
<p>There are other factors in addition to SATand/or ACT scores which are taken into account when determining “scholastic qualification”. We were told that the quality of the High School coursework (math and science courses, which ones, what levels), and class rank are some of the other factors considered.</p>
<p>My son never received a “triple qualified letter”, only a “scholastically qualified” letter.</p>
<p>Good luck to all.
CM</p>
<p>Agree with candidatemom regarding SATs. Son never received any letter saying “scholastically” qualified, but his BGO informed him that his status board showed Q for academics after his file had gone to the Thurs. admissions board review. We knew that he passed the medical and physical. Son had Prin. Nom and so we pretty much assumed that meant he was 3Q. Within 2 weeks, he had the full appointment in the mail. He accepted the appointment and the DoDMERB status site has never changed from the beg. of the application process, sometime in August last year. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Momathome, really sorry for your situation, which must be as you described, heartbreaking. He’s obviously good stuff and will bounce back, but the situation disappoints.</p>
<p>Question: Do you know what precipitated this misunderstanding? Was your BGO working to be encouraging but speculating about his status? Was there a reversal of field (which I’ve never heard of, cannot imagine)? Or a change in your son’s status?</p>
<p>Knowing more might help to prevent, discourage future situations like this.</p>
<p>Scholastic qualification involves more than academics. It is indicator of the USNA’s “whole person” concept and score. I’m unaware of candidates receiving notice, verbally or otherwise, of “academic” qualification.</p>
<p>I received a letter quite a while ago saying I was found scholastically qualified. I called my MOC recently who said they would call their “contact” at the Naval Academy and see what was “up”. I haven’t heard back. Thought I would have heard by now. I also left a message with my BGO, who has not called me back! After reading jthejackmaster’s post, makes me wonder if the rejection in the mail and no one wants to tell me!!</p>
<p>Well well, we thought our son was the principal nom. but we found out that MOC had him picked #1 out of 4 noms. Also with the 560 score, we heard he is on hold and near the bottom of the list. Very competive this year. So we are still hopeful that he will get the appt or NAPS. What a roller coaster ride!</p>
<p>Well, at least you’re getting some information as to where you stand! I could use some of that right about now! I’m pullin’ for ya’!</p>
<p>SATs are just one part of the whole person score. One part of many.
Class rank, GPA, courses taken- all factor in, with class rank at the top of that list.
Leadership, ECAs, CFA, letters of recommendaton, BGO interview-to name a few others- all factor in.</p>
<p>Thus, no way to tell if v590/m620 will be “good enough.”
It is but one measure out of many.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>