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    Is USMMA right for me?

    Listen, the academics are very tough; add to that your Company, Regimential and Waterfront responsibilities, plus any Athletics --- and you will be VERY busy. Busier than you have ever been in your life. You have to commit to succeed. For example, after Indoctrination, my DS's schedule for the...
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    Congrats to 2021 Appointees & Hopefuls (from a 2020 Mom )

    Hello Future Kings Pointers, Congratulations to all those who have received an Appointment to USMMA! If you have accepted (or plan to), I suggest that you get going on that US Passport application process ASAP.
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    TAMUG transfer to USMMA?

    Hi Cruisemom67 - We also live 30 minutes from TAMUG.... DS is USMMA Class of 2020... Is your DD as well ?!!
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    USMMA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread

    1. IBYC sailor DS LOA November 2015 Appointment January 2016 Ma.-06 2. USN1991AZ/DS/No LOA/Appointment Mar 11 2016/AZ Sen John McCain nom/portal update 3. SADetective/DS/LOA Nov. 2015/Appointment Jan. 2016/ Congressional Nom. CA-30 4. jjazzs07/Appointment Jan. 28 2016/ Congressional Nom. IN-03...
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    Hopefully the last "Who's still CPR" thread

    DS is still CPR for USNA...... Last week he had an overnight visit at USMMA / Kings Point and really loved the campus and midshipman there. This week he is (attempting to) negotiating an increased merit aid package with the Admissions Office at his "Plan B" state school here in Texas due to...
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    Sir, I agree, and stand corrected. My advice was intended as a jumping off point.... as all SA candidates are different and present a unique (all their own) set of qualifications. Having varsity team sports doesn't hurt, but I agree there are many other ways to demonstrate teamwork ...
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    Howdy Laurantwins, Thanks for the support . Yes, it's a complicated and long SA application process - but if you start early (kudos to you ), have a strategy, stay organized, avoid injuries, keep grades high, take advanced classes, stay positive (no matter what), and follow recommended...
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    LDH- Great information- thank you! I agree that USMMA is fantastic opportunity, and not turning down nose at all. I've noticed that friends either know A LOT about it or have never heard of the Merchant Marine. My silly handicapping of "the odds of getting any good SA news this spring" is...
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    Thank you so much- Several of your valuable points are things we haven't research enough- but now will. DS has worked so hard and long to get this far in the process, and I believe that he can't go wrong with any of these options. For fun, I'm handicapping his odds as: USMMA Appointment...
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    Wow! That could happen, too?! So many twists and turns on this journey... And lots of praying and staying (mostly) calm while we wait and wait. I feel like it's all going to work out.... my husband and DS, however, have a more negative outlook. Thanks again for the support, it is super...
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    Dear NavyHoops- Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Your comments about USMMA, and SEALS are very interesting. Yes, the departing MOC's actions were extremely poor etiquette !!!! and created a lousy situation for the 2016 crop of kids. My DS wasn't the only one in the group (of 40+)...
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    Thank you, LongAgoPlebe. I agree with your comments. If our DS receives an USMMA appointment offer - we will advise him to go for it fully. He is a strong candidate (in many ways) but may have 1 minor "deficiency" - that being his highest SAT math score was 630 (with 740 CR score). He would...
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    To clarify: I meant no disrespect- and apologize. I meant to imply that our MOC has personal experience as a former USNA parent. The MOC and staff have been wonderful, and we are very grateful for the sensitive way in which they have handled everything.
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    Dear 5Day- Thank you for replying and for the keen insights. VP Nom application was completed a while ago. DS is not a recruited athlete (so I doubt that they would find him a nomination). You are correct that NAPS does not require a Nom. Our MOC has brought up NAPS 3 times and also suggested...
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    Unusual news & maybe NAPS.... trying to sort this out...!!?

    STATUS: DS has his "Plan B" in place (hooray!) and he received a Nomination (from our district MOC) 2 weeks ago to USMMA (his 2nd choice), but no Nom to USNA. Both US Senators in Texas turned him down. DS was happy about USMMA, but very disappointed about USNA. BACKGROUND: Prior to interview...
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