Losing faith :(

I guess it would help to know that the mobile form of the website is in some ways different than the actual website. I haven't been home or around a computer, so I've been using my phone for everything. Oh technology.
 
When is help no longer helpful?

Spud (above) is dead on.

After watching this Official Candidate post dozens of questions over the last month or so, I'd say that those who reply to each one of them are not helping her. She interprets an answer as the green light to post yet another question whose answer can be found with minimal research.

I would suggest that if you really want her to go do that research (as a few of you have indicated), greet her next question with deafening silence.
 
It also gives you a candidate NUMBER that should be used in all correspondence (letters and e-mail) and supplied during telephone calls.

Keep this number, in fact, it should already be the document on top of your portfolio with your NASS application information, transcripts, LORs, ACT/SAT...you get the picture.

WHAT?!! you don't have a 3" binder started (aka portfolio) Get going girl and be sure to keep EVERYTHING, even printed e-mails in the sucker.

A nice touch would be buying one at NASS with the crest. Mom and I purchased binders from every college he applied to, think Duke, Vandy and Georgia Tech. Made organization MUCH easier and the USNA's is HUGE compared to those other silly Ivy's.

We continue to use the "portfolio" as the PTR packet/s before I-day are, uh...an experience to say the least. This method saved all of us some frustration and many headaches. As well as Staples+staff, multifunction laser printer and the USPS.

My wife is considering becoming a PRO X-academy concierge for the admissions process. Her work is really quite impressive. :thumb:
 
sandnnw said:
It also gives you a candidate NUMBER that should be used in all correspondence (letters and e-mail) and supplied during telephone calls.

Keep this number, in fact, it should already be the document on top of your portfolio with your NASS application information, transcripts, LORs, ACT/SAT...you get the picture.

WHAT?!! you don't have a 3" binder started (aka portfolio) Get going girl and be sure to keep EVERYTHING, even printed e-mails in the sucker.

A nice touch would be buying one at NASS with the crest. Mom and I purchased binders from every college he applied to, think Duke, Vandy and Georgia Tech. Made organization MUCH easier and the USNA's is HUGE compared to those other silly Ivy's.

We continue to use the "portfolio" as the PTR packet/s before I-day are, uh...an experience to say the least. This method saved all of us some frustration and many headaches. As well as Staples+staff, multifunction laser printer and the USPS.

My wife is considering becoming a PRO X-academy concierge for the admissions process. Her work is really quite impressive. :thumb:
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Thank You! 1. For being so kind and 2. For giving me some encouragement. I have started a folder and don't worry everything is already good to go! :)
 
khaddyx08 said:
Why is everyone getting so feisty... I guess I shall stop asking questions.
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Khaddyx08, you will find that people in the military can be pretty barbed in their responses (or, as you put it, feisty). This forum is no different. Some people are pretty patient and are willing to answer even fairly basic questions, and others go with the "why didn't you search first" line -- and often fairly brusquely. A lot of people on this site are older, and not from the texting/facebook generation where you might more routinely type first, think later. Try not to be thin-skinned, but also recognize that if you post a question that people perceive as basic or as asking for an answer that nobody on a forum like this can give (for example, people can make suggestions of what someone can work on but nobody can TRULY predict what your chances are), you will get some salty replies.

I would also suggest that you look into reading a copy of the "The Naval Academy Candidate Book: How to Prepare, How to Get In, How to Survive," by Sue Ross. I've had some students and their parents read it and tell me it was incredibly helpful in spelling everything out. If the $17 for it on Amazon is a little pricey, your local library might have it (or be willing to get it), or your school guidance office, or school library (school libraries often have budgets for buying some new books and might be open to a suggestion from a student).

Good luck to you.
 
stella said:
You mention calling the admissions office to give them information, such as your correct email address. One thing you might want to try is giving the information in writing rather than orally.
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Also, if you creating a new email address - try not to make it so cryptic. I could never understand why people have crazy email addresses like to03.xtl_54@yahoo.com

Is that a number zero or the letter "O"? Is that a lower case "L" or the number 1? Is the period necessary?

A mistake in an email address can delay things by weeks (or months!) before you realize what the problem is. This is particularly true when entering the email addresses of your high school English/Math teacher or a coach who administers your CFA. Once you enter it incorrectly online, the only way to correct it is to call the academy and have them change it.
 
AcademyFriend1 said:
Khaddyx08, you will find that people in the military can be pretty barbed in their responses (or, as you put it, feisty). This forum is no different. Some people are pretty patient and are willing to answer even fairly basic questions, and others go with the "why didn't you search first" line -- and often fairly brusquely. A lot of people on this site are older, and not from the texting/facebook generation where you might more routinely type first, think later. Try not to be thin-skinned, but also recognize that if you post a question that people perceive as basic or as asking for an answer that nobody on a forum like this can give (for example, people can make suggestions of what someone can work on but nobody can TRULY predict what your chances are), you will get some salty replies.

I would also suggest that you look into reading a copy of the "The Naval Academy Candidate Book: How to Prepare, How to Get In, How to Survive," by Sue Ross. I've had some students and their parents read it and tell me it was incredibly helpful in spelling everything out. If the $17 for it on Amazon is a little pricey, your local library might have it (or be willing to get it), or your school guidance office, or school library (school libraries often have budgets for buying some new books and might be open to a suggestion from a student).

Good luck to you.
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I'm not a huge texter, I'm kind of an old school girl because of my parents. I'm genuine and all, which is why I'm a little frazzled as to why people are being so, as I put it, feisty. I've done a lot of research so far and I've been asking questions on things I still haven't understood clearly or have been getting mixed responses.

I want to thank you for your help and for taking your time to read through and answer my questions. I'll look into getting that book! School is just about out and it's time to put on my wheels and start putting more time into all of this.

Thanks You.
 
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THANKS Y'ALL ON HERE! I want to thank you for either fighting for my safety or being a supportive friend/family member to someone who has. You guys are the reason that I'm here. The reason I want to join the Military, even with how feisty you can be at times. :) Hope y'all had a great weekend.
 
Memphis9489 said:
Also, if you creating a new email address - try not to make it so cryptic. I could never understand why people have crazy email addresses like to03.xtl_54@yahoo.com

Is that a number zero or the letter "O"? Is that a lower case "L" or the number 1? Is the period necessary?

A mistake in an email address can delay things by weeks (or months!) before you realize what the problem is. This is particularly true when entering the email addresses of your high school English/Math teacher or a coach who administers your CFA. Once you enter it incorrectly online, the only way to correct it is to call the academy and have them change it.
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The deal with the email was really confusing considering my email is nothing close to that complicated. It's literally my last name spelled a little different and it's not even a hard name to spell.

That is all cleared up now, thank you for helping and giving insight though. It's greatly appreciated!
 
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