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Yeah I'd say there are a few main reasons that either get in the way or deter applicants. The first is that STA-21/MECEP is definitely more appealing. Not only do you keep AD pay, it jumps to E-5 pay , you get BAH/BAS, you go to a normal school and have fun, you finish in 3 years. So all that...

Actually academic attrition is not a really big issue here. 85% of people that start make it through here and most of that 15% isn't resulting from academics. They have SO MANY incredible resources that if you want to pass and ask for help, you will receive it and do better. You have time to...

Hey. I went to USMMA out of hs then was enlisted for 2 years and now I'm at USNA so I am speaking from experience when I say... GO TO COLLEGE! USNA is great and you do not need to be a prior to be successful here. If you want to be an officer and seriously have the drive and capability to do...

You have to make it challenging for your self. Take on more responsibility and work harder if it's too easy for you then. Trust me, you don't realize the magnitude of what you'd be giving up by leaving here.

Hey I hope to see you there too. If you have any questions about the process send me a pm. I'll make sure to log on when I can during the year. Good luck!

Hey I received my orders yesterday on BOL. Thanks to everyone who has helped me, if anyone has any questions about the process from the enlisted side please let me know and I would love to help. The biggest piece of advice I would give to you all is that you need to put in HARD work every...

I went in 2009 after my Junior year in high school. At the time USAFA was my top choice and I was still planning on applying to USNA. Half way through NASS '09 my mind was totally flipped and I knew that USNA was where I wanted to go. The atmosphere, teachers, mids; everything seemed like an...

O okay that makes sense. I'm not going to NAPS so I want to use all of my leave now beforehand though. I've heard that we receive a standard 15 days. Does that time off count against our leave balance or is it in addition to whatever we have. I'll have 19.5 days and want to use them all before...

I received a call from my Congressman's office because I also had a Congressional nom. But then the academy sent my letter and certificate with the other info to my command. My BGO had told me that if we weren't selected that he would be the one to inform us.

Hey do any of you know the process involved with detaching from my Command and then going to Annapolis. Once I receive orders to detach, does the time in between leaving and reporting to USNA depend on how much earned leave I have on the books or do we receive a certain amount of time to go home...

Hey what's up man, let me know when you hear back about your package. Joel Bradford, I'm on the Truman out of Norfolk. Sounds like you have everything squared away but if you ever need some help or anything next year just let me know.

Hey thanks man, and congrats to you on the SecNav nom too. Let me know when you hear back.

1. USNA2017Mom (DS), FL-07, Presidential, 10 Sept 2012 2. riveranduin, VA-11, Congressional (Senatorial), 21 Nov 2012 3. Starbuck(DS), TX-12, Presidential, 21 Nov 2012 4. arrow (DD), CA-41, Congressional, 21 Nov 2012 5. timetocarrigan, VA-11, Presidential, 20 Oct 2012 6. Pmh (DS), CT-1...

I received a SecNav nomination and also a nomination from my Congressman. My Congressman's office called and informed me of my appointment so I'm guessing USNA used my Congressional one instead of my SecNav. Have any other priors heard back yet?

During WW2 142 USMMA Mids were killed while serving on merchant ships that were running much needed supplies to our troops in the European Theater. These ships were often in huge "convoys" running accross the pond so that at least a few of them made it through the screen of German U-Boat...

Hey I have too and am now AD enlisted Navy. I have everything submitted except for a certain portion that active duty applicants need to do. I received my Congressional Nom in November so hopefully everything will be finished in a week or so. Any other active duty enlisted out there? And future...

Sorry if I digress! But I think in your case, if you really want to attend the USNA, you should make that your immediate priority during the remainder of your years in high school. You can certainly strive for BUD/S while being a mid, and you will be able to train with your peers who share the...

Actually those standards are for the PST to gain a contract. During BUD/S you don't take PST's. You're tested on 4 mile sand runs in boots and pants, a 2 mile open ocean swims, and timed O-course runs. In each phase the times you have to make get faster. From the enlisted side the last PST you...

Right now these are about the competitive numbers to receive an enlisted contract. Note that Officer's standards are elevated. Swim: 9:00 or below (9:30 is the slowest you should be) Push ups: 85/90+ Sit ups: 100+ Pull ups: 20+ Run: 9:15 or below (again 9:30 is the slowest you should be)

Hello all. I am currently active duty navy and will be on aircraft carrier deploying soon. I am applying for USNA 2017 and was wondering if anyone has any tips or first hand experiences they could share with me on my application process. So far I've navigated through the process pretty well...