<p>Hey everyone. Well, today my Congressman's office called me at school (Villanova) that they have awarded me a nomination to Annapolis. At this point, everything is in the hands of the adcom down at USNA.</p>
<p>What I am worried about is the fact that at this time last year, I was in the same situation. I had all my application materials in, ACT/SAT scores, nomination from Congressman, outstanding PAE results, etc. My BGO and Congressman's office were pretty much assuring me that I was obtain an appointment; unfortunately I came to find out I did not get appointed for the c/o 2008.</p>
<p>This year, I went on to Villanova and re applied. Now, just like last year, I have all my app materials in, outstanding PAE results, nomination, etc. However, I did improve on my application over the year. I joined an inter-collegiate club sport at Villanova (hockey) and became an assistant captain this spring semester. I retook my ACT exam and scored a few points higher on each section; and I think most of all, I put all my heart into my personal statement. </p>
<p>My question is, now that I am at the same point I was last year, do you think it's alright to send a letter to my regional director to just tell her once more that I really want this and I'm n ot going to give up without a fight. I guess I am just scared b/c I don't want what happened last year to happen again. Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>I know of a current member of USNA'08 who didn't get in until the third try. Turned down the first year, appointed the second year, but incurred a fracture right before I-day and got DQed, was waitlisted the third year, and received the appointment 8 days before I-day. </p>
<p>Even Former President Jimmy Carter did not get in until the third try.</p>
<p>Keep the faith, let your BGO officer know how much you want this, and hopefully you have filled in the perceived gaps in your resume to make you more competitive. </p>
<p>As you read these forums, remember that many have multiple LOA. As they make their decisions, the declined offer creates an opening for a new appointment.</p>
<p>hey everyone! thanks for the replies. I just got back from the Villanova basketball game against Kansas, which was INCREDIBLE (gotta love those upsets). Anyway, Villanova is a great place. I am doing ROTC and the first month or so is crazy but it calms down and everyone starts having a lot of fun. Student life is okay I guess, I am not too into drinking, and a lot of people here are; but there are always those who don't. On that note, there is a great balance here between academics and social life, you will not see people getting drunk sunday-thursday because it's all business during the week. </p>
<p>Classes are challenging and require a lot of you, but its always possible to get an A if you apply yourself. The professors are very approachable, as well. </p>
<p>Dorms, lol, are dorms. Where the freshman live, on south campus, there are a few buildings with really large rooms considering they are dorms. I was lucky enough to get a large room. What everyone really looks forward to is the apartments on campus that juniors live in. They were built only 4 years ago and they have a living room, dining room, seperate bed rooms, kitchen, bathroom -- it's your basic apartment. The best part is that they are on campus and the typical housing for juniors. </p>