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    Marijuana experimentation- is 4 times too many?

    I posted this question in a thread but haven't gotten any answers. I have been appointed to USNA, and was wondering if the fact that I've used marijuana 4 times 3 years ago will affect the chances of me getting a security clearance and keeping my appointment. I am pretty sure this would be...
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    Marijuana experimentation-is 4 times too many?

    I posted this question in a thread but haven't gotten any answers. I have been appointed to USNA, and was wondering if the fact that I've used marijuana 4 times 3 years ago will affect the chances of me getting a security clearance and keeping my appointment. I am pretty sure this would be...
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    sf86 and dodmerb drug issue

    So I saw a post in the naval academy thread that got me wondering. On the dodmerb application, when filling out past marijuana use I put down 2 times. I have been appointed, and looking at the drug section of security form 86 has got me nervous. I talked with some past friends that reminded me...
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    Based vs deployment after graduation?

    So after graduation, are you more likely to be based on land or spend more time out at sea, or is it equal? How much time will you have to spend time with family? I know it will depend on what you do, but what is average? Thanks
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    Change in Candidate Activities Record after appointment

    I am happy to say I received an appointment to the USNA this past month. When filling out the candidate activities record, I anticipated I would letter in football senior year. I am a co captain of the team and the form said I should anticipate events that occur 12th grade year. If I report that...
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    How will my academic composite be?

    Hello, I was just wondering how some of you guys think my academic composite score will stack up. Unweighted GPA: 3.87; mostly honors and AP class, never received anything less than an A in any advanced classes Class Rank: 57/536; fairly competitive school ACT scores: 35 English 31 math 27...
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    Class rank and academic composite?

    Hello, I attend a huge school in a city. I was wondering a few things about my GPA and class rank. My graduating class has about 540 students, and I am in the top 10.5%. My GPA is 3.88, so does the class rank hurt me? I know they said the average class rank is like 3%? GPA is technically...
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    In my essay, should I say "I want to attend the USAFA or just service academy?

    My essay topic is why do you want to attend a service academy, and my first choice is Air Force and second choice is Naval. In my essay, can I say "I want to attend the United States Air Force Academy because..." or should I say "I want to attend a Service Academy because..." I really would...
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    Can I transfer to the academy after a year or two after going to the citadel?

    Hello, I was wondering if I don't get accepted to usafa this year if I can apply next year or the year after after doing an afrotc at the citadel. I know you can apply again after an afrotc at a civilian college, but at the citadel is there some sort of commitment? Thanks!
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    Track spikes on cfa?

    I just got a pair of spikes for the mile on the cfa, and was wondering if they would be useful for the shuttle run. I don't know a lot about spike, but I know they will help with the mile, but how about the shuttle run?
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    Can my class rank and GPA make up for low ACT scores?

    I was just wondering if my class rank and GPA would make up for my low act scores. This year, I am taking seven honors and ap classes, and my GPA is around 3.9 and I am in the top 10% of my class. My ACT superscore is a 30 (36 eng, 31 math, 27 read and 27 science). I am doing everything I can to...
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    If I have done marijuana once, will it be counted against me in the admission process

    I did it once it 8th grade, hated it, and never did it again. If I am honest and admit it, form 2030 says it can be wavered (and I'm assuming one time can be wavered). Does this mean that the application review board and nomination board will not see it and won't use it against me if it is wavered?
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    Any additional information essay application question

    The third essay question on the application is: 3. Please provide any additional information or background you believe will be of assistance in evaluating your application. (400 to 500 words, 3000 characters max) What type of information do they want? I dont want to put something little...
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    How do I only send the ACT English and math sections

    Hey, My act superstore is a 30 (35 English, 31 math, 27 reading, 27 science, 31 writing) and I was just wondering how I only send the English and math sections as these are the only two they need. Why send bad reading and science scores if you don't have to? It will only hurt my application...
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    November 1st?

    At the summer seminar, someone mentioned completing applications by November 1st? Is this when they start accepting people? Would it be better to submit my act (35 English 31 math 27 reading 27 science 31 writing 30 composite) if I can't raise it up in September or October or submit my...
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    How much of the application do standardized tests count for?

    How much of the application does the act or sat tests count for? I know academics is like 60% but out of that 60% is there more emphasis on the act or sat or high school classes that are honors or ap and grades? Thanks
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    What can I improve on the most?

    Hello! I am trying to improve my stats for this upcoming senior year, what would the best thing to focus on be? I have listed everything I have so far, what should I concentrate on? (Some things may be a bit out of order). Thanks! Academics Honors/ AP Courses: -AP biology -Hon Earth Science...
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