<p>Question..
I know that it probably doesn't make any sense to ask since no one would admit to being turned down from USNA (except medically).
But DH wants to no if you get a "No" letter and when would that happen.
I guess he's getting agitated waiting as well.
--3 light beer's for the USNA dad diet too.</p>
<p>I'll jump in on this one.</p>
<p>Yes you do get a "no" letter sometime in April. My son was triple-Q with a nom but was one of those who didn't make it all the way(roughly 17% if memory serves correctly). Anyway it is a nerve-wracking time; fortunately he had his acceptance from Coast Guard in hand and is doing quite well.</p>
<p>Now I can tell the ol' marine to cool his jets for a little while..and cook me up a big breakfast while he's at it.</p>
<p>Why wouldn't someone admit to being turned down from USNA? From 11000, only 1500 are appointed...there's more than a few who get turned down. I was one of 'em last year, even though I had a nomination and was Triple Q'ed.</p>
<p>It's nothing to be ashamed of...yeah, it's rough and a real disappointment, but who said you had to give up just because they told you 'no' once or twice?</p>
<p>I thought it was 50,000?? Ha jk but you are correct DMeix.</p>
<p>DMeix, are you a second-year college applicant too?</p>
<p>I was thinking more on the line that most would have moved on to a different plan.
I forgot about the 2xers!
DX so you got a letter in apr?
I read the SAT scores of the LOA recipients and go Uh Oh.
DD's well rounded.. the academy would be really academically challenging for her.
Congrats for both of you and it takes that kind of tenacity to be good leaders.</p>
<p>WIN84 fwiw my son had 1400 on SAT. His main problem I think was his eyesight. They will only take a certain percentage within any class with less than 20/20 vision and I think this hurt him. The academies are all tough academically and what worked in high school won't work in college and all the honors, accolades, leadership positions, etc. etc. go out the window. Good luck to dd and I hope she achieves her goals.</p>
<p>Just being nosy -- what are the SAT scores of the LOA recipients? My son got his offer of appointment a few weeks ago (about 3 weeks after completing his application) -- and I feel sure that was the reason. They (and all colleges) look at that more than they'll admit.</p>
<p>LOA on Sept 27
I didn't take the SAT, but my Act scores were:
Composite:32
Math:36
Reading:31
English:32
Science:29</p>
<p>jtipton with all due respect this subject has been covered ad nauseam elsewhere on this site. That is not what this thread is all about.</p>
<p>How are the waivers given out?</p>
<p>WIN, I won't be shy with the info because I would have killed to know this last year. The waiting game gave me my bright shiny new ulcer, I'm sure of it. Son got a rejection letter from USNA dated April 8, 2005. Keep in mind, while you wait, that even IF she gets a like letter, they may still pick her up for NAPS or Navy Foundation. It is not the end of the end so to speak. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>I totally know what you mean ..the reflux has been around for the last couple of months..I swear I could get heartburn from eating tums at this point.
Everyone tells you how expensive senior year can be...but forget that..the stressss.
Application deadlines. FAFSA. Scholarship essay deadlines.
All the while the senior has senioritis and you have to push and poke them to get stuff done.
They never get enought sleep. You never get your car.
You never have any extra $$ cause they NEED something.
Then I get to add older DD going away after 2 years CC on to a teaching degree and a school that looks fun to the other one, which makes her touchy that her school "won't be as fun".
(which we all know she would eventually hate it there).
Question?
Do you think your DS/DD was just a little more mature than their contemporaries? Did they seem a little bored with the sophomoric antics of the other HS students around them?</p>
<p>WIN ~ Your last question tickled my funny bone. Yep. They really get bored at this stage of the game. They are ready to move on & get the show on the road. But the civy college friends were content to sit back & let the senioritis over take them. So the boy always had them following his orders. Were & when to go eat. What movies they'd go see, who was coming & who was going & the where's & whens. Has your daughter gotten to the pushy stage yet? If not, she will. She'll practice all that natural leadership skill on her friends. I just bumped into one of the Jamz old friends at Target today and he told me that its been a long boring 7 months without Jamz telling them what they were supposed to be doing. I laughed & laughed. I used to get on him about it. And why is it that it cost 200 bucks for kids to graduate high school. That cut into my wine funds. I could have had two cases of Merlot for that & made him that crazy cap & gown, then just stayed home to celebrate. Senior year was tough.</p>
<p>DD's took over the french club this year as president..she just took it. She told them "Hey I've been here the longest so I'm president".
She also was put in charge of band uniforms and is his assistant for a period each day..that's one of those "responsibilites" that "responsible" kids get stuck with.
One of her friends has senoiritis so bad she hasn't gone to school as much.
DD is refusing to talk to her now..told me she thinks BlahBlah is a "wuss".
She really is not enjoying this year so much..I wish she would make the most of it and ask the drum major to prom (she likes him).
She went last year...You know it's probably what you said she wants him to ask her..do it up right..gotta do things like they are the last time right?
Her dad and I get teary eyed thinking this is the last time for this or that..like the last home football game..the last home basketball game...
Makes us want to make pasta and guzzle chianti.</p>
<p>uh-oh. Its already happened I see. LOL Yep, I can relate. You try to get them to enjoy these last few things, of what you know as the last reminants of childhood. But its all 'stupid' & 'a waste of my time'. I bet you even hear that too! Mine almost didn't go to Prom until his girlfriend & I made him. Then he took charge & made the dinner rez, told them where to show up for the before photos & when he was ready to leave, told them all to get in the car. It gets really bad. As for the teary eyed stuff, I understand.... that gets worse too. That last movie you watch together, the last time they come in and scream MOM I'm starving! And you'll always remember that last family dinner before she goes. You will need the big bottle of chianti for that one.</p>
<p>Excuse the empty nesting going on here....</p>
<p>YAK!! I just re-read what I wrote. Don't talk about this anymore. I miss my PLEBE! LOL</p>
<p>JM you're making me cry...breaking my heart...sob...</p>
<p>Oh you hush. Go find me a kid. Nobody on these boards will just give me a kid. All I need is one & I'll shut up & be happy. You better watch out Boss. Your kid might come down here my way & decide that he likes me better than you. In fact, I am almost 99% sure he will. Bring him on!!!! :)</p>