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Does anyone know how much the USNA appointment is worth? My counselor was wondering about the worth so she could announce it at our local Evening of Excellence.
GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY!
GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY!
Does anyone know how much the USNA appointment is worth? My counselor was wondering about the worth so she could announce it at our local Evening of Excellence.
GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY!
My son's HS Guidance Office wanted the same info so I contacted the USNA Admissions Office last week.
I was told to tell Guidance to use the figure of approximately $350,000
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Does anyone know how much the USNA appointment is worth? My counselor was wondering about the worth so she could announce it at our local Evening of Excellence.
GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY!
When we visited USNA, the edumacation value was accorded a value of $334.00, in a PowerPoint presentation produced by USNA.
Not a bad scholarship in a faltering economy, eh?
I hear there are a record number of applicants to the academy this year. Some of it probably is related to recruiting efforts but I think common sense would also indicate the economy has something to do with it.
The appointment itself is not something that is equated to any monetary figure. I would think that it's worth is measured in the sense of pride and personal achievement it gives the appointee.
The education, room, board and training over 4 years at the academy is currently valued somewhere in the neighborhood of $300,000, I believe.
Some food for thought:
I am a former Marine, never attended the academy. All of my information comes from my son, who graduated from the Academy in 06. I remember the post-graduation conversation we had where he reflected on his decision to attend the academy and become a naval officer. I remember he told me something to the effect of, "I am glad I really always wanted the Navy because I would never have been able to survive this place if I came here just for the education." His buddies who graduated with him agreed emphatically.
I say this because you really have to buy into the program and the lifestyle to make it through. Its really not just about getting a free education at a prestigious institution. You will certainly get that, but if that's the main rationale for considering the academy, one will likely be miserable there.
My son was always a military buff and always wanted to join the Navy and be a submariner. I think this made it easier for him, even though he would often complain about something or other, especially during Plebe year. What I am saying is, although the prestige and free education are certainly attractive to many, that's probably the wrong reason to be considering a service academy.
The goal of the academies is to produce military officers, many of whom will be engaged in armed conflict in defense of the nation. Unlike civilian colleges, the education is the means, not the end. I think you really have to believe in what you are doing to make it through such a program.
Yea, I agree that the real reason for going to the USNA is above money. However, many schools want the information for award ceremonies, publicity, funding or other myriad reasons. So, for some of you to belittle a person for asking is being inconsiderate and uninformed. A simple answer is all that is required. Remember the old Ben Franklin quote: Keep your mouth shut and let them think you a fool rather than open it and tell them.
I am not quite sure where the wheels came off the track on this one. I really haven't read anything in this thread as belittling anyone. All have made great comments. The dollar value is certainly subject to interpretation on exactly how you calculate it. Several people have made excellent comments on what your true motivation to attend should be. I think all of those points were valid and no one was trying to put anyone else down by mentioning those things.