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grtkidmom, same here but not as big of an issue this year

To obtain the correct answer, call USNA Admissions and ask the quesiton. No disrespect to OP, but be careful of advice regarding admissions, application and appointment acceptance from anyone other than USNA Admissions. Good Luck. Candidate Guidance Office United States Naval Academy...

737rebel One word......patience. Read 2013 and 2014 (begin about mid march) "waiting threads" to gain an understanding of the waiting anxiety for TWE or BFE. Anxiety grows daily. Not much you can do but wait and continue to make alternate plans. Good news, year 2 application process is...

Interesting, I was not aware of USNA convening a character review committee for candidates before admissions reviews a candidates credentials.

USNA - Stabenow and McCotter received

Thanks for the input. Like all comments, this site offers many thoughtful perspectives that always conjure additional questions and thoughts... Bottom line is only one entity has the answers and unfortunately I suspect "they"....USNA admissions, are not site participants. In an effort to...

colleged rigor considered? Curious, does USNA consider the rigor of the school attended and the grade or only the grade? My DS and DD(2 years apart) attend different colleges and both took calculus 1 during 1st semester. DD attends state college, not overly competitive and was an average...

Others may know more, but to my knowledge names are never published. Class statistics are published know as "Class Portrait"

"However, if you didn't take college Calc or earned a C, that isn't great. " Curious does USNA consider the school attended and the grade or only the grade. From my own experience with DS and DD who attend different schools, there are considerable differences in class requirements...

Yes contact school NROTC. Last year DS received notice from freshmen NROTC advisor from school choice 1 pryor to NROTC confirmation. Was not accepted to school choice 1 and had plenty of time to switch scholarship to number 2 school.

ditto the HS varsity coat and JROTC dress. During recent visit a candidate wore varsity coat with sports medals and JROTC ribbons, along with military issue JROTC clothing. DS said candidate was the "talk" of the plebes. Keep in mind your host plebe submits a review of your visit. Not sure how...

DS in college with NROTC Scholarship and re-applied. Good news college semester ends early April and spring classes not an issue. I was wondering what kids do if appointed early to mid January. Especially if finances are an issue. BGO mentioned another big year for applicantions. Much...

Legal drinking age is 21. Simple answer to your quesiton; follow the law and you will have no worries of failing any test.

Curious; how many of the listed 2015 Appointments also have a LOA

NortherCalMother, Thanks for the info and the encouragement. I will forward to DS. DS met and spent an hour or so with Brigade Commander during Feb 2010 CWV.