Recent content by Craig

Just curious, do you work for USNA?

10%, that's good. Used to be around 15% if I recall correctly. I suspect NASS, CVW's, Social Media have had an impact. Individuals have a better idea going in than the old days. Better HS academics and large applicant pools. Of course, so I don't offend the old grads on here, I must state...

You can have your MID tell you their Class ranking. Compare the current class number to the published number in Class Profile. Maybe not exact, but puts you very close to the numbers lost.

Additional Info. Provides OML branching info. Provides % of who got what choice.

No meds are allowed when you show up, PERIOD!! You must get all you MEDS from medical. There are some questionnaires prior arrival so Medical knows your situation. If for some reason you have an medical incident during Plebe summer, Medical needs to know any and all medications in your...

Actually happen to a few this past year. Medical issue developed that prevented commissioning, but were allowed to graduate.

Although the odds are extremely little (EXTREMELY!!!!!!!), recently there was a WP Cadet that crossed commissioned and went SEALS. Properly will be a long time before we see that again.

Good book to read is Chosen Soldier. Provides good insight into Special Forces selection.

Your question should be "What should I do to improve my chances of getting into the USNA". SS is an opportunity to get a close look at USNA and gain additional insight about the Academy. In USNA's words "Summer Seminar teaches you about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics...

Branch Detail???? Can you clarify what that is?

Congrats! Like 5Day above said you are still in the game. At some point, the nomination will show up in your portal (be patient). Make sure you are current with all your other submittals to USNA. Have your plan B in place just in case.

Don't. I know plenty that are there without LOA's or LOE's

As you know, the process is unlike any other college institution. It may be February or later before you find out. Make sure everything required has been submitted. Make sure what you have submitted shows received. Keep your grades strong. Not sure what you ACT breakdown is, but taking the...

DD never got a 3Q from Navy. DS never got a 3Q WP. Both made it. And don't get worked up over the LOA either. When my DD went applied, 2 candidates had LOA's in our district.

Also he is competing for an active duty slot. He will be ranked. If the military continues to draw down, those active slots will become fewer. Academic and military performance matter.