Class of 2012

Ann · 12-10-2007, 06:17 AM

With appointments starting to roll out, maybe it is time to start a consolidated thread. Post if you have an appointment and whether or not you are likely to accept. Before you know it we will be talking about boots....
Congratulations to all!

hersheybear04 · 12-10-2007, 08:00 AM

i have an appointment. waiting on Navy. if i don't get Navy, i'll probably take it.

momoftwins · 12-10-2007, 12:12 PM

hersheybear,

I'm curious. Why do you prefer Navy? And if your interest is in becoming a Naval officer, why would you go to WP rather than participate in NROTC on a civilian campus.

Most importantly, congratulations on the first appointment!

hersheybear04 · 12-10-2007, 12:42 PM

my career goal is to become a helo pilot. my first choice would be flying seahawks off of carriers, but i'll take any kind of helo i can get. mostly i prefer navy because there are more options: i can service select navy air, marine air, and i'd definitely be happy with SWO.

rah rah · 12-10-2007, 05:21 PM

i have an appointment and accepted it a month ago and havnt heard anything... has anyone recieved any further information?

Ann · 12-10-2007, 05:27 PM

Rah Rah - contact your RC in admissions via
e-mail to confirm that they received your "yes I accept" card, and ask when you will be receiving a package with further instructions.

RCap · 12-13-2007, 02:19 PM

Received appointment a week and a half ago, already accepted.

inhibitor · 12-13-2007, 03:24 PM

I was told by Sen. Kohl's secretary that my appointment letter (nomination + LOA= triple Q'd) is in the mail.

majmattmason · 12-13-2007, 04:44 PM

hersheybear04, for what it's worth, something to consider.

IF you want to fly helicopters as you mentioned, our son's mentor at WP was a chopper pilot and he once told me that a person would stand a better chance of flying in the Army versus the Navy or Air Force. Sounds strange I know, but especially if you want to fly helicopters that was his opinion. Food for thought.

SteveTheBeav · 12-13-2007, 06:13 PM

^^^

Add Coast Guard to that list.

Champs06 · 12-20-2007, 12:49 AM

for those wanting to become a helo pilot like myself, here is some information i acquired via my (Blue / Gold officer, Laison officer, not sure what the army calls them) ... This is for the class of '07, and as i am sure you all know, career field selection is based on a merit in class system...

These are the cadets who chose and were placed to become helo pilots...

" 1st was ranked #4

Last cadet was ranked #596

Graduating class size was 1007 cadets.

90 men, 15 women for a total of 105 slots."

Champs06 · 12-20-2007, 12:50 AM

becoming a helo pilot via USMA is a great option...good luck

def my desired route.

lforlaur3n · 12-27-2007, 11:27 AM

i received my LOA in october, and just received a nomination from senator clinton and my congressman's office. now we're just playing the waiting game, but west point is definitely my first choice.

peteyflow · 12-29-2007, 02:00 AM

me and my twin brother both have appointments! Yay!

Mister Sinister · 12-30-2007, 10:00 PM

Got a Congressional Nom + Presidential Nom + Letter of Assurance + Letter of Appointment = Will Accept