Recent content by RobMD

@Just a mom Take a deep breath... Ahhhh doesn't that feel better. The idea that someone maybe has a different point of view ..another breath.....Ahhhh. The idea that the most qualified....another breath...Ahhhh. Perhaps football, hockey ,baseball gender,race don't matter...another...

I will spell it out, Race issues ... Affirmative Action. Granted while these topics are not new, the Navy in 2010 has been given directives by the CNO and most probably others, to diversify the academy candidates. By the way... congress (Congressional Black Caucus) is currently pressuring the...

The real issues facing NAPS and the Prep schools should be a national discussion. Unfortunately, our politicians and president seem unable or unwilling to discuss this topic. It is not a very pleasant issue but until we debate as a country its merits are discounted in my mind.

You can take it as complaining if you want, but I have been raised to address and seek solutions to problems placed in my path. I could bury my head in the sand and think , " Oh boy, that' s not right but thats just the way it is". However, the other suggestion from aglass seems to be more of a...

I'm sorry but having applied to both the NA and AFA and trying to figure out how the system works in selecting the most qualified applicant , I am finding many of the answers by both the NA and AFA unsettling. First, lets be clear here, the most qualified people are not necessarly selected. The...

I just found out I did not receive a nom to Navy, my first choice I am 3 Q'ed had a great great B&G interview,etc,etc,etc. However, I did receive nom to my 2nd choice, however, I did not have a great interview and do not believe I will be most competative. The MOC I interviewed with lost...

And a year of prep school would'nt allow an already qualified applicant more time to work on EC's and leadership?

I do not follow your reasoning.... My arguement is that if an applicant is qualified (a definition used by academy), they are acceptable by the standards currently given. My confusion is that if you already have these qualified individuals (proven commodity), would'nt a year of prep school...

Unfortunately, My understanding is that once an applicant is 3 Q'd they are no longer eligible for Naps or Foundation grant. Meaning once you are deemed "qualified", it is all (acceptance letter) or nothing. To me, this seems contrary to logic. I know there are some disadvantaged students that...