<p>Ok, so I am in the the same position as many it seems, I am on the waiting list as well. I have received presidential and congressional nominations in a tough northern Virginia congressional district but obviously am not number 1 on the list. First of all, obviously everyone says theres still hope but, its going to be time for me to start sending in a deposit at some point to my second choice, (which is an ROTC scholarship to VT), so when can I finally give up on West Point?</p>
<p>And two, if I was receiving a letter that I did not get in, it would be through regular U.S. Mail Im pretty sure. But if it were an acceptance, I heard that it generally comes through FedEx in a packet. For those of us who were lucky enough to have got in or had children or siblings get in, if that true for you as well? Can anyone help me on that?</p>
<p>Thanks for your help Ill let everyone know on any status changes that may occur, I'm trying to stay hopeful.</p>
<p>My first recommendation would be to send your deposit in to VT on a timely basis.</p>
<p>Second, DON’T GIVE UP!!! My son didn’t get in until May 14th - after we had already sent his deposit to UCLA (go figure - he chose a school with few women, awful weather :)). In fact, my son actually received a rejection letter a few days AFTER he was called by our Congressman to tell him he got in. The letter went out before WP realized that they had a few extra slots open. And go figure this - he’s about to graduate, starts on a Varsity team where he was a walk-on, and is ranked in the top 20 in his class!</p>
<p>WPHopeful,
My son’s letter (actually it’s a letter and certificate in a sort of diploma-like portfolio) came in a U. S. Postal service envelope (priority mail, I think) with our regular mail. </p>
<p>For those of you who are on the national wait list, did you receive some kind of notice from West Point that informed you that you were officially on the waiting list? Or are you just assuming that you are on the waiting list because you have not yet received an acceptance or a rejection letter? We received notification of triple qualification last fall and nomination in January, but have heard nothing at all from West Point since that time. Does this equate to being placed on the wait list? We have contacted Field Force Representative and Regional Admissions rep, but have not had a response from either of them. Any information or advice (other than being patient)?</p>
<p>We received the letter once everything was complete on the online application, (including CFA, DODMERB, and nomination). The letter pretty much said that I was qualified as a candidate and was placed on the National Waiting list. So if you received triple qualification for the academy’s that means your probably on the waiting list as well.</p>
<p>“I will NEVER Quit” is part of your Soldiers Creed, Essential to your success as any part of the U.S. Army. I Was Wait-listed at WP in the year 2006. It is now year 2009. I Had always wanted to serve this country and attend USMA. So, I enlisted, I reapplied after a few years of service and 2 weeks after I finished my Second Application, I received my Appointment. You can do all things if you are motivated and dedicated. Even if you do a few years of ROTC, if your ultimate goal is to get in to the Academy. Show persistence, and you may have your Cinderella Story. Good luck to you, and again, DO NOT QUIT!</p>
<p>Just to answer the question from an earlier thread.</p>
<pre><code> My brother was not selected to attend West Point off of the waiting list. He got his rejection letter two weeks ago. He was called this evening from ROTC out of Fort Monroe. He was just offered a 4 year ROTC scholarship to a school of his choice. He will receive a letter from ROTC within two weeks and he has 30 days to let them know his decision. So, if your are FQNS(full qualified for West Point and not selected), you are offered a 4-year ROTC scholarship to a school of your choice. Fort Monroe told him that 100 people are offered scholarships in this manner every year. My brother had not applied for a ROTC scholarship separately. So, it is true.
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