Are you implying that candidates that only apply to a SA and not for an ROTC scholarship as well are lacking in their desire to serve? That’s a pretty bold statement, and I have found that to not be remotely true at all.
DS did at his high school health room. He is under weight which is not a medical DQ. However, West Point wanted his body fat form due to the fact he has hardly any body fat at all -
Yes. I said those who do both are the ones who clearly want to serve.
Given the chance getting into SA is so slim, most candidates also apply for ROTC as plan B (and some plan B might be as attractive as plan A). Usually in the nomination interview, candidates may be asked if they also apply for ROTC -- as indication to serve.
This is so sweet, thank you so much!! I am lucky to have a great command, which makes me feel better about all of it. Getting flown off would be pretty cool too, and definitely one heck of a story to tell down the road. Still no word, but I will absolutely share whatever results I get!!This is the coolest story of this cycle, imo.
Really rooting for you!!
And what a story you will have to share! Flown off a ship, to report to USNA.
Yes it may be challenging. But if they choose you, you and your circle of people will make it happen. Heck, I’d help if I could. Lean on your mates/family/friends to take care of your other business and go.
Go SWO!! You will be a welcome addition to the brigade. Don’t worry about what you cannot control. And you could very well be one of those that reports literally with the shirt on their back. And be fine.
BTW, NAPS doesn’t report until later in the summer. So you will have even longer to settle stuff.
What a neat adventure. And what an amazing story to tell your grandkids someday. Hopefully. Sure am rooting for you
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So my son didn’t want to serve as much because he only applied to USNA, and no other SA or ROTC?
That’s a bad take. We have lost count of how many midshipmen we know that applied a second time after attending college and participating in ROTC as a college programmer on their own dime. Many with the idea that they would apply for a side load if they didn’t get in the 2nd time. Not to mention the peeps that enlisted and then were able to gain an appointment after a couple years in the fleet. I guess the desire to serve wasn’t there huh? It’s funny, so many Navy types like to quote “Don’t give up the Ship”, not sure how many really take that to heart. In my mind, if you only apply once to Annapolis (especially if you are in a super competitive area) it makes me somewhat question how much that fire burns inside.
I was as well. Has he/she been notified yet?
We can debate opinions all day long, sure, if I had the time. But what was your son's plan had he not be admitted or were you just so certain he would be? And you don't have to answer that because it's really none of my business. In my experience the kids I've seen who apply only to the academies, not ROTC, have other primary reasons. Maybe that's not your experience, and that's okay.
Oh wow, I didn’t know about that. I did read about the whole situation with the boxer though… had to laugh. That is truly the reality of the navy.. losing a whole deployment because something broke
I guess if you are only going to try one time for SA admission, maybe the best way to go. For those who are going to try at least one more time, maybe not.
It's my experience that the kids who applied for both had serving as their main purpose. I'm not sure, but maybe you were one of the folks diminishing a poster's son's desire to serve earlier who has both an appointment and an ROTC scholarship and wanted to take a second to consider both. That is a bad take.
Right, DS will never do re-apply -- he wants to maximize his time to serve. Earlier commissioned, longer servicing naturally.
Congrats to your DS. I am sure you are proud, and he has earned the right to make the best decision for his future. With that being said, many in this forum are not as blessed to have so many options. Many would give anything to have an appointment right now and statements like "shown more love" and 'If this offer came in a month ago, I think he’d have already committed to USNA." are better left unsaid in my opinion. In addition I hope your DS is aware his decision to accept or decline does not only affect him and he makes it in a timely manner. Best of luck.
You are entitled to your opinion and your observations. Maligning an entire groups intentions isn’t really a fair assumption don’t you think?
No. Looks like Monday is the day
Heck, you can't even walk on the grass with your hands in your pockets.
We were confident.
also still pending in Cali