<p>I applied on the second of january and was wondering how long admissions takes to make a decision. Also do they e-mail their response or mail it, or combination? If any people already accepted or rejected can tell me their timeframe it would be helpful?</p>
<p>I applied on Dec 20 (waited for my SAT scores) and I still haven't heard back yet. Then again, I'm also in California and I'm not sure how long it takes for mail to get here.</p>
<p>On other posts, I've noticed it has taken around 2 weeks for a lot of people to get their acceptance/rejection.
Good Luck.</p>
<p>i applied on dec. 30 and still haven't heard anything either. however, from the previous posts, i've read that sometimes they email you the rejection (some within 2-3 days), and mail you your acceptance.</p>
<p>My son applied on Dec. 12, the invitation letter was dated Dec. 13, and received it on the 19th of Dec. in SoCal. Yours might be taking longer due to holiday breaks.</p>
<p>Wow, your son must have been amazing if WP offered him a day after submission. Do you mind putting some of his stats up? thanks</p>
<p>I don't know if his stats are amazing but I'm think it's pretty decent. At the time of applying he didn't have his PSAT score so he reported his SAT score . I think applying very early helped him. His stats were:</p>
<p>GPA: 4.2<br>
SAT: 2220
Sport: Baseball (3 yr- 1 yr captain), 1 yr X/C
E/C: a few clubs - all officer positions</p>
<p>Enjoylife: you son has the "whole package" - great grades, standardized tests, leadership positions and varsity sport (I'm guessing his class rank is good too). Top that with an early application = successful SLS application. Make sure he submits his 6th semester transcript to USMA as soon as he has it (get him to request one from his school before the end of the school year).</p>
<p>enjoylife,</p>
<p>I agree with Ann that your son looks like he has a great profile. I will also suggest that he practice the CFA a couple times before attending SLS. Passing it at SLS will do a lot for getting an LOA and also will prevent worrying about taking/passing it during senior year.</p>
<p>Yes, yes , yes :) All candidates should practice the CFA before SLS.<br>
Also, remember that SLS offers candidates an opportunity to evaluate USMA, but it also offers USMA an opportunity to evaluate candidates.</p>
<p>QUOTE:"Passing it at SLS will do a lot for getting an LOA and also will prevent worrying about taking/passing it during senior year."</p>
<p>I guess that is one big difference if going to the Air Force Summer Seminar (Those applying to more than one academy might be interested). My son went to AF Summer Seminar and they all did the CFA while down there. They were told however that the scores wouldn't count for them. They would still have to do it back home. I think the CFA says something about the RUN can't be done with others running with you; (Creates a PACE setting). At the AF Summer Seminar, they all ran together and therefor they said the score wouldn't count as their CFA. They would have to do it again. Anyway, that's Air Force. Army can definitely be different.</p>
<p>Thank you Ann and Momoftwins. You guys are amazing with WP knowledge and willingness to share. My son happened to be lurking on this site when he saw Ann's post about SLS application on Dec. 12th and applied that evening. He is trying hard to be in shape for CFA and practicing a few days a week but with the baseball season approaching, AP tests in May,and SAT I & II by June, I don't know how he is going to manage all this with club activities. It makes my head spin.</p>
<p>Don't mean to go off topic but I have a question. My S wants to take SAT I at least on more time (took it once without prep) and took SAT II Math IIc (800) and Bio (720) but wants to take Physics and US history. I don't know if it's necessary and if WP cares about what subject test you take besides math.</p>
<p>Enjoylife: Thank you! If your son wants to take the SAT again, and also additional subject tests let him do it - he has nothing to lose. While a 2220 SAT I is a really good score and USMA does not requires SAT II tests, one never knows what happens down the line. He may decide to apply to another school that requires SAT II scores. He may decide that USMA is not for him, or get injured and not pass the DoDMERB medical. It is always good to keep one's options open. I would encourage your son to take the AP exams as well. While candidates do not get credit for AP tests they can be used to validate some subjects at USMA if the score is high enough (oftentimes in combination with USMA validation tests). Junior and Senior year can be hectic, but it is good practice for life as a plebe :). Time management skills are key! Good luck to your son, he sounds as if he is on the right track.</p>
<p>Christcorp: That is interesting - I did not know that the USAFA does not accept the CFA from its own summer seminar. USMA does accept the results from SLS. It is however seen as a "free test" - meaning that a candidate can retest if they do not pass or want to up their score. This is the only instance in which a USMA candidate can choose to retest. You are correct, candidates are not allowed to be paced during the CFA run. This rule also applies to the APFT, which is also conducted in groups at USMA.</p>
<p>"This is the only instance in which a USMA candidate can choose to retest."
To be clear I should say that candidates can do practice tests, but they normally cannot request a retest once results have been submitted to admissions.</p>
<p>Correct Ann. My son took the CFA 2 times with his ALO at the base gymnasium. The first time was because he wanted to see how he would do. He planned on using the scores, but we found out the gym staff conducting the test; while the ALO and I happen to be looking on; didn't score the shuttle run correctly. The scores were way off. "However, my son would have loved those 3.1 sec scores. LOL". Instead, he waited a couple weeks until he returned from the summer seminar. You can do the test as many times as you want. You can only submit it once.</p>