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I applied to NASS but didn't get accepted. I received my appointment in October of the same year. Neither of my roommates at USNA, who both applied to NASS as well, got in. The 3 of us received our appointments/LOA's by Thanksgiving of the same year.

I cannot elaborate but I know the post to be genuine. And yes, there is a little more to this than OP mentioned. Unfortunate situation.

Congratulations on your improvements. That mile time however, needs work. PRT's are 2x per year. Max time allowed is 10:30 for a mile and a half. I personally know mids who have been separated for not hitting that mark. Good luck

Yes, Halon minimized damage to cables, but apparently they discovered backup was not functioning.

Retake it. Work on improving your running, even if it means sacrificing a few push or pull-ups as a means of conserving some energy to run at least a sub 7 mile. Mids do get separated for PRT failures and usually it's because of their run times.

Isn't that an honor offense though?

There are absolutely academic stand outs at USNA., just as there are athletic stand outs. I personally know the former mid you mentioned. Yes, she is an impressive graduate. You got your well founded point across but with all respect, I don't think it's necessary or appropriate to reveal a...

I hear what you're saying and ordinarily I would agree. However, In a previous thread, this OP mentioned their lack of sports participation and IIRC, questions about conditioning. They also stated concern about poor grades in the first 2 years of high school. Fitness should not be an...

What's with the Child Development class? Is it a grad requirement? It seems out of place on a service academy application. I'm not telling you what to do, but your schedule already looks full and I doubt it enhances your transcript. Most traditional high schools have an 8 period day. You're...

Class of 2018 responding here. It seems many will anecdotally report their PS was the absolute worst, weather-wise. I seem to recall some blazingly hot days during the summer of 2014 as well. It's summer. It's Annapolis. It goes without saying. I also recall that all of the indoor facilities are...

I miraculously validated Calc 1. Although I wasn't a reapplicant, my advisor here at USNA ,strongly advised me to jump into Calc2. Although I too received 5 on my AP, I just never felt Calc was a strength. I'm glad I listened to my advisor, as I did fine in Calc 2 and it's by no means an easy...

I remember thinking on IDay, 2014 that I must be a serious idiot for signing up for this. It's a hot, loud chaotic day that never seems to end. It kind of gets a little worse before it gets better but after the first week most manage to get into the groove. I can actually say there were aspects...

Yeah, don't do that. My family is only a few hours away as well, and I really appreciate that they stayed away. Some parents show up for the track smoker or the Bay Sox game or just to linger around the yard hoping to catch a glimpse. My advice is to stay away until PPW. They really, really...

Every mid must take the very courses you are trying to avoid to graduate. Since you seem pretty keen on the law school route and not so keen about taking some of the recommended courses for consideration as a reapplicant, it sounds like you've made your decision.

You would have to wait until after you sign your 2 for 7, or not before your 2nd class year before you are eligible for it.

He didn't meet quotas for race, ethnicity or gender? And you know this for a fact? As in you were told specifically by your admissions counselor? Tell yourself whatever you have to in order to accept this disappointment, but probably best to keep your absurd, completely unfounded observations...

AP languages validate with a 3. That's it, otherwise.

Spiral, why are you only soliciting opinions/votes from the Naval Academy forum and not the AF forum as well?

You want an online forum of basically anonymous people to guide you towards this decision? You'll find mids and cadets alike who both love, tolerate, or hate their academies...and regularly experience all 3 emotions in 1 day. Did you visit both for an overnight to gain any perspective of the...

I see you really enjoy the numbers game aspect of all of this. I get it; it's rewarding to try and make some logical sense of this process and I am not questioning your empathy for those still waiting. I do think however, you have to be careful with the information you offer and how you derived...