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The video you are referring to is actually now 22 years old. It was shot in 1998 and actually part of a larger series about all four service academies. Even with it being 22 years old the major parts are still valid as an overall representation of life at the Academy. I use the video as a...

My suggestion is to be proactive. Contact your doctor and ask him to provide medical records and to write a letter documenting your full medical history regarding your asthma treatments and most importantly when they stopped and why. If your doctor is diagnosing you as completely healthy and in...

The personal statement is one of the most important items your DD can submit to the Academy. The entire application is all about numbers and statistics and is very impersonal. The personal statement is all about showcasing who you are as a person. The subject matter is wide open but she should...

Keeping this simple, the Naval Academy is a leadership school and sports are one of many ways to show leadership. Playing on a varsity team is simply checking a box about participation. It does not show leadership. At the end of the day it does not matter much if your sons/daughters play one...

It's great that your DS is excited after NASS but I would suggest slowing him down just a bit. Rushing through the application process does not gain anything with admissions. If anything it can hurt your DS if he rushes and puts together a sloppy application. One of the key items an applicant...

First of all the BGO interview is not a very complex process. There is a set format of questions that need to asked but it's nothing that needs to be prepared for. The process ends up being more of a conversation and the main objective is to paint a human face on an application process that is...

As other BGO's have stated there is no exact rule when an interview will be conducted. I like it when candidates reach out to me via e-mail and introduce themselves and have questions. More than happy to answer questions and point candidates in the right directions. As far as the formal...

On paper you have a number of leadership roles. The question you will be asked is what have you done with them that made a difference? Below is an example of some excellent leadership skills from one of my BGO interviews: "XXXX is a natural leader and has a track record of academic and...

DODMERB is always a vast unknown. As a freshman the good news is you have lots of time and the more time that passes since you stopped taking medications the better. My advice is to get your ducks in a row when you start your USNA application process: 1. Get a full copy of your medical records...

Preparedness - Meets - Opportunity

Hanley Lot's of good advice is previously stated, and there is no absolute right or wrong answer to your question. The goal 4 the next four years is to prepare yourself to be a highly competitive applicant. My 2 cents: 1. Academically plan out your 4 year course load for high-school. By...

DODMERB is a wildcard when it comes to the application process. No one can answer your question except DODMERB. Are you a current candidate or are you a junior and about to start the process?

The Naval Academy is a leadership school. You have been elected Captain of your track team. The key question that will likely come up in your BGO interview will be "What did you do with the position that demonstrates leadership?" You have the title but what will you do that showcases your skills...

DODMERB is the overall authority on all things medical. They have phone numbers and people that you can discuss your son or daughters case with. They will accept medical evidence that your local physicians send them to back stop your case. DODMERB is where you fight the medical DQ. Especially...

No one on this board can tell you what DODMERB will or will not do with your DD. My suggestion is to contact DODMERB directly and be prepared to provide them documentation from your doctor that this is a non issue. You're best off to fight this out with DODMERB directly rather than just wait...

Playing sports is important because it's a team actively and every thing about USNA is team focused. That said playing multiple varsity sports does not mean much in itself. What is key is being a captain or co-captain on a team sport. Your whole person score will be better playing 1 sport but...

It is late in the game but sitting back and waiting for a waiver review is not the best course of action. You have no control here and it's best to be pro-active. Contact DODMERB directly and request the status and exact reason for the medical DQ. If you have medical records that explain or...

Have not posted for quite a while. Vitalzt is correct but as your DS is a freshman I'd keep it simple for him. 1. Grades are the #1 thing he can control for the next 3 years. Focus on STEM courses and by senior year he should be taking Calculus, phisics and chemistry. Preferably mostly AP...

First of all think of the interview as you would a job interview. Dress well. Men coat and tie is appropriate or dress shirt and a sport coat. Ladies dress or skirt or a business pants suit ensemble. Write down some notes or talking points or questions you may have about the process or about...

As a BGO, I do not mind any high-school student contacting me and asking for guidance. That's what we are here for. However, that guidance will be simple. Focus on school, STEM courses, join and athletic team, etc. For the seniors applying to the Academy, as 1985 stated the key is focusing on...