mom3boys

That's interesting that you said that...my son found just the opposite. He was turned off by what he's heard about Navy's "cushy, easy" companies. I guess that shows it's everywhere, and depends on your company. I hope that you get what you are after and are able to follow your dreams! Best wishes!!

hooyahmicah

It definitely does depend on the company. At Navy I was in an easy company and was pretty disappointed how lax things were. At WP I was in a strict company rules-wise, and far beyond lax or cushy enforcement-wise. The rules were there, but the blatant ignorance of them was not endearing for me

Ann

hooyamicah: You have to understand that the Academies are not "perfect". If you are looking for perfection you will be disappointed. This is the height of gloom period, and you visited over 500th night weekend. The cadets are human and need to blow off steam periodically. The Cows were otherwise occupied and I suspect it was the perfect opportunity for some of the cadets to "bend the rules". Not an excuse, just a possible explanation....
I would caution you not to "settle for WP". If your heart is not in it, turn down the appointment. If a Navy career is your goal, NROTC may be the better choice for you. Good luck with your decision!

lhswolverine

Appointment to West Point and Annapolis. Currently deciding between the two. Very likely to accept.

Ann

Any updates to add?

So far we have:
1. Hersheybear04 – will accept USNA if offered
2. Rah rah – accepted
3. R-Cap –accepted
4. Inhibitor- loa + nom + 3Q
5. Iforlaur – loa + nom
6. Peteyflow and twin brother -
7. Mister sinister – will accept
8. BAglin08 – will accept
9. Sehopkins207 –
10. Hooyahmicah – will accept USNA if offered
11. Markerr – accepted
12. Champs06 –
13. Lhswolverine – likely to accept

Congratulations everyone!

inhibitor

I have already accepted my appointment to West Point. I look forward to the overnight visit coming up on March 27th. I'm also getting excited about R-day and meeting all those who were accepted.

mom3boys

Mom3boys son will decide which appt to accept after visit to USNA CVW this month. Will surprise me if the decision is anything but USMA.

Ann

Inhibitor: Good luck with your overnight visit. It is an exciting time. I hope you are running and including hill training . This is also a good time to be breaking in those new low quarters.....

Mom3boys: your son has great options. Keep us posted!

BAnglin08

accepted =D

sehopkins207

Son accepted right away...still on cloud nine after two weeks!

ProudMomma

My son received his appointment and accepted the same day! He did an overnight stay last week and had an awesome time. While he did comment that it was a little more relaxed than he imagined, he by no means felt it was going to be easy. Maybe it depends on what your expectations are. Anyway, it was a great trip and my husband and I both felt it was very informative for parents as well. I highly recommend going with your child when they do their overnight. One more thing ... for those that were accepted and plan on going early for R-day ... you better make reservations now. Things are getting booked up. R-day is June 30th.

Ann

Congratulations ProudMomma!
"he did comment that it was a little more relaxed than he imagined" That seems to be common feedback, and it was feedback my son gave 2 years ago too. I suspect there is variation from company to company, but I also suspect that candidates who visit imagine that life should be more austere than it really is. From what I have seen the stress cadets have comes from having more to do in a day than can usually be accomplished (perfectionists have to learn to compromise) , constantly being evaluated and corrected, sleep deprivation and physical exhaustion (especially if they are on a team). It is a stress that wears on you over time, and is perhaps not that evident to those who visit for 24 hours.

Maybe current cadets can comment.

Ann

OK - So far we have:

1. Hersheybear04 – will accept USNA if offered
2. Rah rah – accepted
3. R-Cap –accepted
4. Inhibitor- accepted
5. Iforlaur – loa + nom
6. Peteyflow and twin brother -
7. Mister sinister – will accept
8. BAglin08 – accepted
9. Sehopkins207's son – accepted
10. Hooyahmicah – will accept USNA if offered
11. Markerr – accepted
12. Champs06 –
13. Lhswolverine – likely to accept
14. Mom3boy's son - deciding between USNA and USMA
15. dffro's son -
16. ProudMomma's son - accepted

The list is growing.....

mom3boys

from service academy forum: anothermom's son has accepted (same HS as my son)...also 3 Brookwood (Gwinnett Co. GA) football players signed WP yesterday

djfrro

Oh Djfrro's son will accept as soon as the packet comes. This has been two years in the making!