<p>Well, evidently not so anymore.<br>
My son also entered in 2004, and I remember at our parents club meeting being told that 9 appointments were given after I-day, and that all were admitted about a week (or two?) after everyone else.
Keep the faith.
CM</p>
<p>I’m sure there is more pressure to “fill” the classes in time of war!</p>
<p>Yeah, one of those 9 was a friend of our son’s. The literally bumped into each other in the P-way! My son was pleasantly surprised to see him. Word was they started calling them “Aught eight late” but the admin put the kaibash on that and made sure they were treated just the same, esp. after changeover.</p>
<p>BTW we were really surprised how many walked off T-Court after being seated and before the ceremony on I-day. The class was seated and intermittently you would see a Cadre move to the end of a row, then you would notice that there was a plebe standing up and making their way out. The plebes-not-to-be were then walked off T-Court. I’m sure that it happens every year, but we wondered if perhaps the number of attrites was larger than usual, given the late start of the few. Another rumor was that McCain’s nephew was one of the 9. Who knows.</p>
<p>I saw the ceremony, although with great difficulty, and did not notice anyone escorted off prior to the oath. It was very hot and humid, however. Perhaps those escorted off were taken ill? When we met our son afterwards, he was very sweaty, hungry and thirsty. I think Senator McCain’s relative (son? nephew?) is still there.
CM</p>
<p>I don’t recall having heard of any instance where someone up and quit before swearing in. That’s simply unbelievable.</p>
<p>Wow. Talk about getting it over with quick.</p>
<p>CM,</p>
<p>Perhaps. Were you able to see the Cadre fall out? BAM! right on his face. It WAS hot and humid. Our Alaskan managed it, though! 
</p>
<p>When looking at the evidence, though, it doesn’t seem like a huge stretch to put together the kids in whiteworks being escorted off (mostly in twos, we noticed) and the offers of admission being made AFTER I-day. BTW the ones being escorted off did not seem to be in any distress, and the Cadre weren’t beckoning to them, they were merely moving to where they saw someone walking out.</p>
<p>Remember the period of time (I believe that it was 20 minutes) between when they class took their seats and the flyover? When the band played the same 3 songs over and over? What we saw was during that time.</p>
<p>I did see the cadre collapse. Ouch!
I heard that between I-day and the end of plebe summer, some 40 separated. I also heard that on I-day, there were some 6-10 that did not show up, and another several (I do not know the number) were disqualified during the in-processing.</p>
<p>The flyover was breath-taking!
CM</p>
<p>Flyover? During I-Day?</p>
<p>Man, I’m going to have to get my butt up there this year and look around!</p>
<p>USNA IS still in Annapolis, right?</p>
<p>There is a now-famous photograph of a parade at USNA where a female mid (and striper) is face-down on the parade field while those around her maintain formation.</p>
<p>I was in that parade, and it was brutal. Every few seconds you would hear another THUMP as a mid crashed to the ground. They actually had to cut the parade short because so many were dropping. I almost did, but managed to hold on.</p>
<p>Summer in Annapolis is absolutely awful. OY!</p>
<p>ETA: Here it is: <a href=“http://www.kevinfleming.com/places/places_USNA_dress_parade.jpg[/url]”>http://www.kevinfleming.com/places/places_USNA_dress_parade.jpg</a></p>
![http://www.kevinfleming.com/places/places_USNA_dress_parade.jpg[/url]](http://www.kevinfleming.com/places/places_USNA_dress_parade.jpg%5B/url%5D){kind=link}
<p>Bad copy, but that’s it.</p>
<p>Out of 45 or so Midshipmen, by the time we graduated we only had 17 in our company. Lost most during Plebe summer/year and another 10 or so youngster year. I always found it easier to stay than to leave. I admired some of those that had the guts to leave because they knew they were in the wrong place for them…personally, I felt like I had no other place to go so I stayed. It’s a tough choice but if you quit plebe summer or early plebe year…you are simply cutting yourself short since you really don’t have a clue what it’s all about.</p>
<p>I see about 20 people using this board have been offered an appointment. How many beside me are triple qualified, have a nomination and are still waiting to hear something?</p>
<p>cardinlstl - im with u man… the waiting is terrible. talked to my bgo recently and he gave me the same answer, “you will hear by mid april.” I heard from WP a week ago and was hoping annapolis would follow but I suppose the waiting will go on… .and on and on and on… best of luck to everyone who has yet to hear - we’re all in the same boat so to speak</p>
<p>my son just got his LOA, but we are still awaiting a medical waiver.
From what I’ve read on this forum, there could still be a chance up until
I-Day, so we remain hopeful.</p>
<p>I am in your same position Cardinal. My BGO was telling me that the time to find out is approaching very quickly, so till then…waiting. WP’s NWL is kind of a comfort, knowing that you haven’t been just denied, but given an extension, MORE TIME TO WAIT. Gotta love the academies…</p>
<p>-zero</p>
<p>Its not up until I-Day, its until a few days after I-Day; however, those who have to wait until I-Day or beyond are those who were initially declined appointments and/or rejected. Since your son has an LOA, that means they want him and USNA will probably decide on the medical waiver in April.</p>
<p>Yep…still waiting.</p>
<p>I got a letter from USNA with info concerning my CVW in a few weeks. I saw the envelope and my heart dropped. I called my BGO at home and told him I was staring at a as-of-yet unopened thin letter. It was such a relief when I finally opened it.</p>
<p>I can’t take this much longer…</p>
<p>Ive been triple qualified and nominated since january and i have yet to hear anything from USNA… only a few weeks to go to the April 15th deadline and i guess not getting a rejection letter yet is a good sign… only a little longer</p>
<p>erikl88- keep hanging in there buddy- you are in good company!! 
This is clearly the hardest part of the entire process…and patience is a virtue!! Don’t know about you, but I for one will be happy when all this nail-biting is over!!!</p>
<p>My son has applied to both USNA and AFA – Congressional nomination in December, rejected by DoDMerb, but then approved waiver (for AFA) in early March. USNA approved academics and physical fitness. But, no LOA. </p>
<p>So far, our congressional office has not heard YES or NO from either academy. His contact at AFA hoped to know last week, but is now saying maybe mid-April. USNA is also saying mid-April.</p>
<p>The waiting is not fun – is this common? Does anyone have insight into what is likely happening ‘behind the scenes?’</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>The USNA has usually been the last to notify candidates of acceptances- and, unfortunately, mid-april is not as uncommon as one might hope- especially those anxiously waiting some news. No doubt many initial offers have gone out- and it would seem likely (although I have no privy into the behind the scenes action)- but I would imagine that as they get acceptaces and declines, more offers will come until the targeted class size is reached. The admissions board only reviews the college applicants now (after their first sememster grades)- and NAPS / foundation candidates after their first semester / 2nd trimester grades are in (they get reviewed next week)- anything beyond that I can’t even speculate on.</p>
<p>It’s hard waiting- but you are in good company- just hang in there!!!</p>
<p>From what I’m reading am I correct that your congressman/senator will be notified when acceptance offer is made/confirmed? I guess it makes sense but I wasn’t really considering.</p>