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  1. USNA-Hopeful-2021

    Preliminary Application Question

    First of all, let me say, congratulations to those of you who have received appointments, and I hope those of you still waiting receive some good news soon. Now, since it is April 1st, preliminary applications have opened for those of us who have been unable to apply for NASS, whatever that...
  2. USNA-Hopeful-2021

    Election Year

    Hey all, I'll be beginning my application to the academies come the first of April, but looking ahead I have questions about how the nomination process works in election years, since I haven't seen any info on it here. Will I apply for the outgoing Senator's nomination, or the incoming Senator...
  3. USNA-Hopeful-2021

    Vasovagal Syncope

    So I am 99.99% certain that I have vasovagal syncope, which is fainting because of a certain trigger, which for me is human anatomy. For example, I have passed out from a video of a real beating human heart, and from an in-depth presentation on abortions, but never from gory images. I've never...
  4. USNA-Hopeful-2021

    Rib Thing

    Hello, for the past few years I've noticed that one of my ribs pokes out slightly more than normal. My doctor has said it is completely normal, and it has never caused me any issues. I have not had back pain, scoliosis, flexibility problems, or anything of the sort, it's just that the rib is...
  5. USNA-Hopeful-2021

    Free Period - How Bad?

    So, right now, I am taking a full schedule of 8 upper-level classes at my high school, in addition to a local community college class. Would it be looked upon negatively to remove my third science class to have a free period to manage this course load and all my extracurriculars, and if so, how...
  6. USNA-Hopeful-2021

    1 Second Videos

    Now I don't know about all you guys, but I personally enjoy watching TED talks, as they have helped give me direction in my life. That being said, one of my personal favorites was this - http://www.ted.com/talks/cesar_kuriyama_one_second_every_day - as it inspired me with a way to remember my...
  7. USNA-Hopeful-2021

    Foreign Language vs. STEM Courses

    Soo, I have to register for classes for the 2015-2016 school year next week, and I had a few questions regarding classes. On the Admissions page of USNA's website, it says, "at least 2 years, preferably 4 in a single foreign language," but I have no interest in taking another 2 years. So, I'm...
  8. USNA-Hopeful-2021

    IB Diploma and College Level Classes

    So, I know that the Academy looks fondly upon challenging yourself with higher level classes, but how do they compare to each other? Like, between AP classes, the IB Diploma Program, and a Concurrent Enrollment program with the local community college, which one would look more favorable? I...
  9. USNA-Hopeful-2021

    New Member Here!

    Hello all! Currently, I am a high school freshman out here in Colorado Springs. Since I am right near the Air Force Academy, I can answer some questions about it as I have been there quite frequently. However, unlike many of my classmates, I have a growing desire to be a part of the...
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