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Just read your post and thought I'd balance the others' suggestions by sharing briefly, our DS and DD's experience. We were in your shoes, so to speak, 5 years ago when our DS did not receive an appointment and we knew we needed to research what would his best plan B. DS's BGO had mentioned...

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!!

My DD and DS both attended Greystone Prep in Kerrville, TX for one year of prep/college before earning their appointment to USNA and they both reapplied for the nom from our local Congressman in California. You might change your BGO to one that covers that area of TX but your nom will still...

DS and DD both attended Greystone Prep at Schreiner U. as self preps. Both had a year of "real" college AND both received an appointment to USNA. At this prep you do earn college credit, which by the way doesn't transfer. It allows the prep student who makes it into an academy to have the...

They each have a total number of appointees that are charged to them that can be at the academy at any given year. Some years the MOC will have an extra slot because 2 of their charged appointees are commissioning and thus opening 2 vacancies. They each can have 5 appointees at each academy...

My DS was in the national pool a few years back. He didn't hear anything until May 15th. Some will not ever leave the pool as well as it is always a numbers game. Yes, the MOC slots will hear back first and the national pool is usually there to fill up the remaining slots if needed.

CTNope, I admire your drive to pursue your USNA dream! Both my son and daughter applied two times before receiving their appointment. We know of two mids who had to go a third round and were successful. The critical part of this continued pursuit is to make sure you get advice from your USNA...

The size of the class of 2019 is 1,191. 324 are women.

We found out the number of plebes who decided USNA was not for them, was 13 this year. No girls quit this plebe summer, either.

Just asked my DH who is a physical therapist what would he do for shin splints, and he answered rest AND ice! So good advice USNA2016Dad and funnyesq!!

Cooper M, you have the right spirit in reaching for the goal! Good luck with your plan B!

I would talk to the admissions from all four. Check out their websites. You may get a better "feel" for which school would best match what you are looking for. There are differences. Some will give you more of a SAT prep experience. Others will actually give you college credits. Some will...

My DH and I have been in the Annapolis Parent's Club of So CA since our Mid was a plebe. They have been a great resource to our family all four years. We have had excellent speakers at our dinners which has allowed us to gain more information about the fleet. We have also made friends with...

PossiblePreppie2015, as a mom of 2 kids who had to reapply for an appointment to the Naval Academy and who chose to attend a prep program as a free agent, I can only say that the extra year at prep is a wonderful opportunity for your DD to grow in her preparedness for the academy. Although...

Yes, USMA and USNA do other things differently as well. I remember we had to buy DS his boots and low quarters for West Point but when he ended up going Navy after a late BFE offer, he did not need to buy his military shoes prior to coming to the academy.

This is new. Four years ago DS did not have a fee for anything. Computers were issued. We showed up with broken in running shoes and an extra set of paperwork related to immunizations in case USNA misplaced them. Any "fees" such as for laundry are taken out of their "pay" and the remaining...

Nodiva is correct. I have had the opportunity to meet some foundation/ sponsored candidates for USNA, USMA and USAFA and they were competitive candidates. NAPS, however is primarily for candidates that need additional academic support.

DD USNA c/o 2019 (appointed and accepted)

DS USNA c/o 2015 (commissioning May 2015)

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