You mentioned that you are sort of "hanging out" at your parents house while you apply. This is not the attitude to display in any way.
Oh, I didn't mean lazing around eating bon bons all day! I simply meant that it is a long process, and I believe I said I COULDN'T hang around their house, they, and myself would not allow that.
The Naval Academy (of which I graduated from in 1991) wants you to pursue it with 110% gusto and remarkable enthusiasm -- it has to be your ONLY quest.
Oh, I am/will, with that there is no doubt. When there is something I truly want, I go for it!
Find out ALL there is to know about getting in. Pre-candidate, candidate, etc.
I am, I've looked up the history, the traditions, I've read the catalog, and gone through the website with a fine tooth comb. I've read through the step by step process on admissions as offered by the website, and already completed my prelim app, as well as my sports questionnaire. I've been reading through these forums for other tips and advice offered, especially on the BGO interview.
Have you spoken with your 2 Senators' and your Rep's offices yet? You need a nomination just to be considered for an appointment to the Academy.
I am aware you need a nomination for an appointment. I am new to this process, and it is very different from applying to a civilian college, but I at least know that much. I have gone to all of their websites, and looked up their deadlines. I am even considering applying for a VP nom, as reccommended by the USNA website, though I know those are extremely hard to come by. I will be working on those forms over the next couple of days. Most deadlines aren't until December, but all information I've read states that it is best to get everything in as early as possible.
Do you have a Blue and Gold Officer? If not, why not.
No. I am unsure how you go about getting one. Remember, I just sent in the prelim app today.
What are you doing to better yourself? How are you pursuing academics that can help you get in? How are you bettering yourself physically? Volunteering at local schools / churches / Boy Scouts?
I, as stated earlier in the forum, am planning on taking college courses that mimic the plebe year course load. I run everyday, and swim everyday as well. I volunteer at my local church as much as possible. I am female, so it would be rather hard for me to join the Boy Scouts. As I am 18, it is equally difficult for me to join the Girl Scouts.
You need to pursue excellence in all that you do -- to document for your Senators / Congressman / and ultimately the Admissions Board who will decide if you beat the competition AND if you are good candidate who will make it at the Academy.
Questions?
I understand that, I already pursue excellence in all that I do, that has been taught to me since I was a child.
The only question I have is one I stated earlier in this post: How do I go about getting a BGO? Thanks for your time!