Glad to hear alot of positive phone calls! Our call was positive today as well, just the facts w/ minimal details.
I want to send out an encouragement to those who may not be getting a "great call" today though. Its tough when you hear from them and they "cant stand it",or "just wished I had...
How does this commissioning work? Why would the Navy or other branch want someone to commission in another branch of service? Thanks for the info.
Tommygun
So will those who do not gain appoinments go active duty as I thought this was part of the scholars requirement if unable to advance tto the Academy?Just wondering.
Language Validation testing
My son is fluent in German so would he take this above exam and then have the option of majoring /minoring in it, or just arabic/chinese? Languages do seem to come easy for him....Thanks
Is it customary for our sons/daughters to be recognized by BGO or other Naval personnel for appointment to USNA during their HS graduation or awards ceremony? Would NAPSTERS receive the recognition as well? Just curious as to what is the norm. Thanks all.
We filled out contact info for my son but was never contacted. We then initiated contact directly with the coach and it was well received. Don't be afraid to tell them of your desire to compete, who is going tell them if you don't??
Navymom2008,
They did not give me a number. I assume 5 as that would be the min. to field a team. I'm sure Coach Cantello has some influence on that number.