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Long time no see SAF. I just recently started NROTC at my backup school and figured it would be a good idea to get accustomed to running in boots and pants. My question is: am I allowed to run in my NWU pants and my boots with a PT shirt, or would that be a uniform violation? I sent an email to...

Hi, I was told yesterday by my BGO that I am triple qualed (came up in convorsation) and I have a nom from my local MoC. I am not writing this as one of those "will I get an appt" threads, but how many triple q'd with nom candidates are there each year? If anyone has the data.

Hey, to any of you who got a principle nom to the Naval academy, when your portal was updated with the nom, did it immediately go to "offer of appointment," or did you get the nom and then it went to "offer of appointment" later? Thanks!

Hello everyone. Though this announcement is less than stellar compared to some of the appointments and LOA's going out, today I was noticed by my Congressman and both of my Senators that I have been selected for nomination interviews. All three of these interviews are a board interview style...

I just finished my application. My transcript is still en-route as of last Monday (the 22nd), and I live in Florida so it will take a bit. Does anyone know when in September the admission board meets for the first time? On another note... time to finish the other 8 applications on my calendar, lol!

I just got an email from the director of admissions for my area, Southeast, saying that I have to send a video of me doing pullups and pushups. I took my CFA at NASS and passed with flying colors so I do not really understand why. He stated that it was to "ensure that all candidates are being...

Sorry that this is kind of a random question, but would it be weird or impolite for me to ask my BGO how competitive my application is? I feel that my lower GPA puts me at a significant disadvantage and would like to have my BGO's opinion on it.

Hi, I have a quick question about the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Award (HOBY). I was selected last year from my school to recieve the award through an interview, essay, and teacher evaluation process in November-ish. I was wondering if this is a noticeable accomplishment or if it is just...

I am a highschool Junior that goes to a very advanced college prepatory school in Florida. I am interested in USNA, USMA, and USAFA and will be applying for the NROTC scholarship. I am going to list my credentials in bullet point format to make it easier to read GPA: W: 3.7 ish by the end of...

Hi, this is a question for current or past midshipmen, or anyone who knows how big a part of the application process service hours are. Basically, I am wondering how much an applicants service time affects their application and what is a decent amount. I have about 400-ish right now (give or...

Hey, I have a quick question about the admissions proccess. I wanted to know if the Admissions board takes your school into account for when they are viewing your profile. I go to a very strenuous college prep school where our regular classes are the equivalent of honors classes at public...