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    Validating Classes

    Validation Exactly right, validation is not automatic, you will have on line tests as well as tests during Plebe summer to validate. You may be surprised at the difficulty of the tests. ** Very important to note that if you validate one level,you will be placed in the next higher more...
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    Received LOA--> CVW

    Contact The Academy Don't wait, call the academy and talk to respective admissions contact and upon pulling your file they will assist scheduling to a CVW. They want candidates like you to feel welcome at the academy. I am a father of a current Plebe, we did exactly what I just recommended...
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    Operation BFE Complete!!

    Proud Americans It's get better,when you son or daughter are sworn in on I-Day. The moment of silence during the ceremony and then the Thunder of Blue Angels flying over head and the Commandant tells you that the pilots flying those planes were all Naval Academy graduates. You will get a cold...
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    Is this advice for 'chances' on track?

    Advice from Naval Academy - Prior LOA Recipient * Make sure she attends Girls State if possible * Attend one of the service academy Summer Seminar's(Navy-Bias) * Take SAT prep class regardless of pre test expectations, tips are excellant and just enhances a good test taker to be locked on for...
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    Hello . . . my name is USNA2017Mom and I am a stalker.

    Usna 2017mom Welcome Aboard, My son is a plebe,been on this site for a couple years. He had appointments to West Point & USNA and chose the Naval Academy. He has been through alot in his brief period at the academy,but he is a member of the Sprint Football team and doing well in school and...
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    2017 LOAs reporting

    Go Get The Nomination Don't expect them to hand it to you. Expect them to challenge you more because you have an LOA. What makes you special? What do you know about leadership? Why do you want to be at the academies,when you can be a hundred different places? You'll have to get up early,go...
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    2017 LOAs reporting

    That's a high Unweighted GPA for the start of a Senior year and to only be 70th in class rank. My son had a 4.0U & 4.45W after his Jun year and was 1st in his class. He had completed 9 AP classes through his Junior year. How many AP classes did your child take and it would appear that a...
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    USNA- Scheduling Flight For Thanksgiving Leave?

    What is a safe flight time for Thanksgiving leave for Midshipmen? Difficult to understand by reviewing the academic schedule?:confused: Appreciate the experienced readers perspective. Thank You!
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    Sorry but what are my chances?

    Where do you rank in your overall class? Are you in the hunt for National Merit Status? How do you feel about your recommendations? Is everything done & in admissions hands,timeliness is huge?:thumb:
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    What Are My Chances?

    Work on your Math SAT score, get it to 700. Your determination & desire needs to come through in your individual Blue & Gold officer conversations as well as your teacher/coach recommendations. Good Luck!
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    Plebe Parents - Letters from Company Officer

    Naval Academy Family, Is it normal to recieve intro letters from Company officers. Is it common?:confused:
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    Boy's State Governor value?

    Candid Response Beef up the math scores,it's all about super score value for LOA's. Push the class rank and don't rely on legacy factors. I was told to not show up for Navy summer seminar vs. Boys State and that showed me what they valued. :thumb:
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    Why Naval Academy be a choice for a smart kid

    Proud Plebe- 2016 My son was humbly inducted into the Naval Academy this past week. 3rd in his class of 480 students. Over 2300 SAT scores,All A's in 15 AP classes and studied Calculus @ Georgia Tech his senior year. His Lacrosse team won back to back state championships his Junior & Senior...
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    NAPS Path For Confirmed Selection?

    NAPS School Committment Question? Does the NAPS selected candidate go 1 year to Prep School & then 4 additional years after that at the Naval Academy? Or does their first year at Prep School count the same as if they were a Plebe at the Naval Academy? Bascially start at the academy as a...
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    NAPS Path For Confirmed Selection?

    I know of a very recent lacrosse recruit who just committed to the Naval Academy. I heard he is going into the NAPS program. Is this predicated by his profile or timeline(Mid December of 2011) of his athletic involvement & verbal committment? He is a current Senior in high school? Are...
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    USAFA and USMA

    Congrats- Be Proud Of Yourself! :thumb:
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    question about nomination/LOA

    Naval Academy BFE- What is inside the package?
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    Could I get my appointment in December?

    Navy Nomination- Appointment Offer Timeline I was offered a letter of assurance,with only a nomination need in August,recieved my formal nomination in the mail this week,however the Navy portal shows the nomination date of December 7th. I think it posted Wednesday(14th) on the portal. How...
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    Class of 2016 Appointments

    Appointment Review Timeline Thanks Buff, Your feedback is always detailed and I appreciate your time responding. My nom is dated Nov 23rd in the portal,so I'm assumming with Thanksgiving break,they may not have met until the 29th(at best) to discuss my file,assumming that's the earliest...
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    Class of 2016 Appointments

    USMA Nomination With LOA How long is the wait for an appointment,when a candidate recieves a senatorial nomination and is a holder of a letter of Assurance from West Point? Do you recieve a call or is it all via mail? :smile:
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