Recent content by hopefulacademyapplicant

Hey everyone, I had a quick question about the Navy SEAL's. After reading about LT Michael Murphy's heroism in Afghanistan earlier in the decade, I really started looking into becoming a Navy SEAL because I want to serve with some of the best, bravest and noblest men and leaders in the world...

I would like to extend a thank you to everyone that posted advice on this thread. It was truly appreciated and made me realize that the only way I can truly get ALL the answers I need is either by experience first hand or through communication with a current midshipman. This thread was...

Hey everyone! I just got accepted to King's Point and I cannot fully describe how excited both my family and I are about this opportunity. I have been reading about everything I can in regards to KP life. I have a few questions: 1. I hear the schooling itself is challenging but clearly it...

Antonio. Bridgewater NJ. February 28 2011

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Well in regards to music, I am one of those people that is truly flexible. I like anything and everything, spanning from Grateful Dead to Garth Brooks, Emarosa, Woe is Me, My Chemical Romance, Bruno Mars, Kanye West, and so on. No big deal though. You can PM me about it later if you want. I...

In kp2001's defense, I say that it might sound odd and "troll worthy" that an applicant is interested in the miscellaneous activities (rock band, quidditch) provided at King's Point...after all, it is a service academy. However, I don't blame you, a band would be FANTASTIC that close to...

Hello everyone, I just got accepted to USMMA this past Thursday. My dream is to become either a commercial sailor or to switch into active duty and become a naval aviator. I understand that the Navy accepts lasik surgery for pilots. When I was also applying to the US Naval Academy, I...

Hey everyone, just had a quick question. If you receive a remedial for orthodontics, can they withhold an appointment until you submit the paperwork? I understand that the academy has strict policies for asthma and bone issues but are braces as crucial as the former two?

Hey guys, quick question. I am currently a senior in high school and I am curious about NROTC. Is NROTC a nomination source for USNA? If you get a nomination from your CO at college, does that substitute for your congressional nomination? And if so, how does someone get a nomination from a...

Hi everyone! I am currently a senior in high school and I am going through the USNA application process. I have some information about myself first: I transfered schools in the middle of my sophomore year of high school. Prior to this I had received my varsity letter in Cross Country and...