Any wait-listed applicants left? - Page 2

shellz · 05-08-2008, 05:41 PM

tman-
With your attitude, you'll make a fine addition to the CGA. Congratulations again!

tman135 · 05-09-2008, 09:12 AM

Thank you shellz! I truly hope to see your son at R-Day. Keep us all posted as Mid-May approaches. The only tip I can provide is keep his file updated. I updated my file at least once every two weeks. Which means that they have to find my file and add to it, and maybe review some of the other information in it. It also shows that I have a strong interest because I kept updating it frequently and my admissions officer got to know me pretty well. I think admissions officers have a little pull during the admissions board for who they would like to see go the Academy. Add even little things to his file for example: I got selected to go to breakfast by my high school principal for being an outstanding student. I got my principal to write a letter explaining what it was for, and that I still had a strong desire to attend the Academy. Good Luck hope this helps!

shellz · 05-14-2008, 01:45 PM

Ok, time is ticking by, and we are still hopeful. Anyone have any news on whether or not they will need to go to Group 2 waitlisters?

This is awful. Waiting and hoping and trying to move on with plan B when his heart is still on plan A!

kgrmom · 05-14-2008, 03:06 PM

Hi Shellz-

No news here on the WL front

All we have had is bad news from Dodmerb with a declined medical waiver from USNA so we are waiting now on news of appeal. That does not bode well for what CGA decision will be. DD has applied to both. CG says they will not review until she clears the WL so - that will leave no time for anything I would imagine IF she does manage to clear the list. Pretty much a minefield no matter where we turn.

Praying she ends up where she is meant to be but she feels like that is supposed to be at one of these two academies. I will have a complete meltdown before June.-

Kgrmom

DM68 · 05-14-2008, 07:26 PM

We've heard nothing from USCGA since being told in Group 2. AO has not returned emails since Dec 07. All of the information we receive is straight from the USCGA. Son is still hoping for USCGA, however we have moved on to Plan B. If a late appointment is offered, it will be accepted, but the odds must be pretty low at this point. If anyone has any information regarding waitlisters, please pass it on. Best of luck to everyone.

shellz · 05-14-2008, 08:27 PM

Hang in there kgrmom! They WILL end up where they are supposed to be...have faith. It's hard to admit, that after 18 years of being in control of our kids lives, that we are most definitely NOT in control of this new phase.

Now, will they end up where WE want them to be (or where they want to be...) maybe not. But, in the end I am sure all will be well. The kind of kids who apply to service academies are, in my opinion, a great bunch, regardless of their admission status. They will land on their feet and do well somewhere else.

Now, back to waiting anxiously....I should take my own advice. :-)

tman135 · 05-14-2008, 10:32 PM

I am going to guess that sometime around next week, they will have a pretty good figure on class size and how many slots are left. I was told that a lot of applicants that were accepted were holding off to the last minute or requesting extended time before they made a decision. Those granted the extended time get another week or two, to decide, or at least that is what is sounded like when I talked to my admissions officer. They really want to make sure that you want to attend the Academy, so they give people with appointments offers plenty of time to make the right decision. I was told that most of these folks waiting longer to accept were early acceptance folks. So soon, we will see slots opening up more. Hang in there. I know it is hard.

shellz · 05-21-2008, 12:39 AM

I know some have heard very late in the game in the past, but I am thinking the gig is up for our DS. Still no word, and not a mention of group 2 applicants getting the nod on this board or the SA forum.
Not totally giving up, but reality is tough to ignore. On to plan B!
Many heartfelt congratulations to all headed to New London on June 30! You will do your parents and country proud, I am certain!

Luigi59 · 05-21-2008, 06:08 AM

Have you called Admissions to get a current status?

They should be able to tell you if they have "closed" the class yet.

Last year, "final" rejection letters were dated and mailed on May 21st.

longrun12 · 05-21-2008, 09:29 AM

I know a 2011 cadet who received an appointment on 5/18/2007 and accepted on 5/24/2007

He was given one week to accept or decline

It is possible to still get a late appointment......but time is running out

good luck

gglock08 · 05-21-2008, 03:27 PM

I think there was a big wave of people declining, and they suddenly has a good amount to give out late, but I think the majority of those people took it so it seems like this might be it for this year. I heard our class size is 375.

shellz · 05-21-2008, 04:07 PM

Luigi,
I called today, but given the graduation I doubt we will hear anything back. Thanks for the nudge. We were hesitant to call, not wanting to be too pushy, but at this point there isn't much to lose. So, we still have a tiny speck of hope , but son is currently taking placement tests at back up school. All will be well, and I am sure he will be happy there. Who knows? He may try again next year...

Cutter44 · 05-21-2008, 04:55 PM

Class size of 375! That would be incredible!

I think I got a letter a while back that said they were setting it at 275 - where did you hear such a big number?

Bossf51 · 05-21-2008, 04:58 PM

No way would it be 375...ha ha.

Luigi59 · 05-21-2008, 05:19 PM

I concur, Boss51.

A 40% increase in class size (compared to last year's 272) would be quite remarkable.