<p>Does anyone else see a disturbing pattern here? All of the "awesome" candidates are being rejected one after the other, and you dare to say that the academy has made a mistake on every one of them? Isn't it more likely that you just didn't cut it and that's why the other academies are scraping the bottom of the barrel for our rejects? </p>
<p>DrSnipes.
I feel that you must be a prior enlisted of the navy, seeing as you can rate the caliber of our officers so eloquently. Yeah, I'm calling your bs. Sour grapes man. It's ok though. I would feel safter on the ocean if you were there. But incase you didn't hear, the coast in coast guard refers to the usual proximity of the cutters to the coast. You know, that way you can catch those really bad guys who are fishing drunk.</p>
<p>Dr Snipes must have lots of personal, intimate experience with the officers of the US Navy. How else would he be able to step back, and make a fully informed, objective statement regarding the caliber of officers, especially those from the Naval Academy. How funny it is, had you been accepted here, you would have been singing the praises of the Navy and USNA. But youre probably right, the Navy won't know what its missing, AT ALL.</p>
<p>Hey guys, if it makes you feel any better, there will be some spots still opening. I hadn't gotten my official acceptance letter, and I still haven't, but I got something from the Alabama Parent's Club today congratulating me on my Appointment. Apparently they found out before I did. Regardless, I'll be rejecting it anyway. I'm going to WP.</p>
<p>highandtight, are you Officer or Enlisted? One of my really good friends/a guy I dated is a 2nd LT in the Marines.</p>
<p>After going through this whole process, I congratulate every one of us--and those who have helped us-get to this point. It's been a tough road, and this is only the beginning. </p>
<p>After attending Summer Seminar, I was going Navy all the way. I attended CVW and liked what I saw. But, this time, things were different. My ultimate goal is to serve my Country and learn to be a Leader. ALL of the Service Academies teach their respective Cadets or Mids Leadership. </p>
<p>I was offered a Foundation Sponsership, which I accepted immediately.
A few days later, a direct Appointment to West Point arrived. I also received a four year ROTC scholarship to Purdue-First Year Engineering. Another Purdue Merit Scholarship was offered as well, basically giving me a free ride to Purdue. </p>
<p>In the end, I want to lead. We all have our opinions about which Academy is best. No matter what school we accept, WE ALL will lead someday. </p>
<p>After a lot of thought, I selected West Point, as it is best suited to my interests. </p>
<p>This board has been extremely informative and supportive over this two year process. Thanks to all the Cadets, Mids, Parents, Candidates, and Candidate Hopefuls who have guided me through.</p>
<p>I was gung ho Navy much like you, and I accepted and was a big advocate of the Foundation....but much like you I found something that better suited me, I accpeted my Merchant Marine Academy appointment and turned down the Foundation and West Point.</p>
<p>Thanks for you thoughs on the Foundation, it was good to hear another side, and it really help steer me on the right course and pick the place that I feel like I belong at, not the place I just want to go to because it IS the US Naval Academy. I still be an Naval Officer, my real goal, but will enjoy my time in school much more.</p>
<p>Well, It's been a while since I've posted on here. I got my rejection letter two weeks ago and just didn't feel like reading about everyone else's success.</p>
<p>That Tuesday was rough. My high school track career was ended prematurely when I was tripped in the preliminary race and didn't final by two tenths of a second. As I was driving home, I thought to myself "Could this day get any worse?" Lo and behold, I got the mail, and there was the rejection letter.</p>
<p>While it was really disheartening at first, I've taken it in perspective the whole time, and will be applying for 2010 after a year in NROTC at the University of Washington in Seattle. After reading this forum for a while, I've heard that a year of college is extremely helpful, both academically, and mentally. Now I'm just trying to get myself excited about the battallion up there.</p>
<p>I think the hardest part about being rejected will be sitting at work on June 29, thinking about what I could be doing that day, and everyday during the summer thereafter.</p>
<p>My BGO said he would get some info about my application and what I need to improve upon. I'll try to post any info once I get it.</p>
<p>I'd just like to say thanks to everyone on the forum. Your info has been most helpful the past few months. I have mixed feelings about going through the application process again. Its my dream to go, but its just not going to have the same excitement level as it did the first time around.</p>
<p>To the C/O 2009: Have fun this summer. Kick @$$. When I get there next year, I don't expect you to go easy on us, so don't. Give us hell.</p>
<p>DMeix:
I'm sorry about your not receiving an appointment. The University of Washington; Seattle has got to be one of the most beautiful colleges I've ever seen though. My daughter took the extra year by going to NAPS and seems pretty grounded and locked on for next year. I know it won't be easy for her, but I know it will be easier for me to let go this time around. ; ) Best of luck to you next year. Try to enjoy it too. :)
Either way (USNA 2010 or UW 2009 NROTC), you get the same commission. Congratulations on that. :)
NAPS05mom</p>
<p>dmeix have fun this summer and next year. hopefully i'll see you in '06 at the academy. i know it must be tough to have to sit out while everyone is going through plebe summer. last year after summer seminar i wanted to stay to continue with the new plebes, but i had to finish high school. don't worry to omuch about it cause im sure there will be many times when i'll think back to my friends like you who are relaxing in the freedom of their summer break. with your year next year you'll experience the freedom of a normal civilian college that i will never experience and then hopefully you'll get to go on to the academy, so in that way i envy you. goodluck next year and i hope you continue to work hard to get to the academy.</p>
<p>DMeix... hey man I know its tough to get that letter, but when you get that thicker envelope, its gonna make it all worth the wait. Make this next year at a civilian college as enjoyable as you can, make new friends, keep in touch with the old ones... its gonna be fun but make sure you take care of business because I'm gonna want to see you at the academy next summer... definitely keep in touch with us man... keep us informed on how the app process is going. Best of luck to you</p>