Who has applied?

[1964BGO]

Candidly, I believe in starting early on the SAT and ACT exams on the theory that familiarity breeds better scores. DO study for the exams and DO be familiar with how the exams are scored. Another reason for starting early (by late sophomore year) is that NAVY will be looking for scores when you apply for NASS.

Regarding attire for interviews: For your MOC interview(s) I would recommend coat and tie/good dress or pantsuit. For your BGO interview I would expect you to be dressed in at least dressy casual - everything clean and in good repair, hair cut, freshly shaven, etc. If in doubt, ask your BGO what he/she prefers; if you are going to wing it, err on the high side. Remember, you have only one opportunity to make a great first impression. Best wishes to all of you.

 

[jennyp]

My advice is to take the May SAT. I know a lot of smart kids that took the SAT in winter thinking they were going to get a leg up on everyone and do really well, but you're competing against seniors who have probably taken the SAT one or two times before. It's curved so that means you might end up with a lower score because you were competing against more experienced SAT-takers. In May you'll be taking it with other juniors and you're on a more even playing field.

This is NOT how I would advise a high school junior AT ALL. Take the SAT early, and re-take it again. If you wait until May to take it the first time, then don't do as well as you had hoped, you will be pressed to take it again over the summer (conflicts with some summer seminar dates) and early fall (when you will be wishing your application was complete.....) Be one of the smart kids who take the SAT in the fall and/or winter and then come back in March or May and do even better. Be one of the experienced SAT taker's.

Also, consider taking the ACT as well. Some do better on one than the other.

As your junior year advances, we will be seeing posts saying "I got a XXX on math SAT, is that good enough?" To which the answer is ALWAYS "It Depends....." Depends on the competition in your local area this particular year, etc. Ultimately depends upon how darn bad you want to get in. Rest assured, there is another applicant who is willing to study and re-take to better their score.

Study for the SAT, ACT. Take them a time or two as "practice" then go in with both barrels loaded and bag a good score.

 

[Memphis9489]

Regarding attire for interviews: For your MOC interview(s) I would recommend coat and tie/good dress or pantsuit. For your BGO interview I would expect you to be dressed in at least dressy casual - everything clean and in good repair, hair cut, freshly shaven, etc. If in doubt, ask your BGO what he/she prefers; if you are going to wing it, err on the high side. Remember, you have only one opportunity to make a great first impression.

Asking the BGO what you should wear for the interview is ... well ... just kind of awkward, in my opinion. It also shows lack of social consciousness, awareness, and confidence.

I also think it depends on where the interview takes place. For instance, you can afford to wear something a bit less formal if the interview takes place in your home. I think it would be completely appropriate (for a boy) to wear khaki pants and a polo-type shirt if the interview were held in his home. Wearing a coat and tie in your house is just kind of weird and contrived.

On the other hand, if the interview is taking place on "neutral territory", like a library conference room, a jacket & tie would seem more appropriate.

I would think the key is to simply be neat & clean.

 

[futuremid]

Candidly, I believe in starting early on the SAT and ACT exams on the theory that familiarity breeds better scores. DO study for the exams and DO be familiar with how the exams are scored. Another reason for starting early (by late sophomore year) is that NAVY will be looking for scores when you apply for NASS.

Regarding attire for interviews: For your MOC interview(s) I would recommend coat and tie/good dress or pantsuit. For your BGO interview I would expect you to be dressed in at least dressy casual - everything clean and in good repair, hair cut, freshly shaven, etc. If in doubt, ask your BGO what he/she prefers; if you are going to wing it, err on the high side. Remember, you have only one opportunity to make a great first impression. Best wishes to all of you.

Thanks for all the advice! I really appreciate it. I am a girl though, so what would you advise the females to wear?

 

[nhpb1]

This is NOT how I would advise a high school junior AT ALL. Take the SAT early, and re-take it again. If you wait until May to take it the first time, then don't do as well as you had hoped, you will be pressed to take it again over the summer (conflicts with some summer seminar dates) and early fall (when you will be wishing your application was complete.....) Be one of the smart kids who take the SAT in the fall and/or winter and then come back in March or May and do even better. Be one of the experienced SAT taker's.

Also, consider taking the ACT as well. Some do better on one than the other.

As your junior year advances, we will be seeing posts saying "I got a XXX on math SAT, is that good enough?" To which the answer is ALWAYS "It Depends....." Depends on the competition in your local area this particular year, etc. Ultimately depends upon how darn bad you want to get in. Rest assured, there is another applicant who is willing to study and re-take to better their score.

Study for the SAT, ACT. Take them a time or two as "practice" then go in with both barrels loaded and bag a good score.

Forgive me, I was only trying to help her as a lowly student that has experienced the college application process firsthand. I didn't mean to invoke your wrath and force you to impart your limitless wisdom, saving her from making the mistakes that got me and my sister high scores and my peers low scores. I never meant to question you, and now accept your SAT method as the one true method, and all others will result in failure. I bow to a skill far greater than my own.

 

[d.mcknight]

Forgive me, I was only trying to help her as a lowly student that has experienced the college application process firsthand. I didn't mean to invoke your wrath and force you to impart your limitless wisdom, saving her from making the mistakes that got me and my sister high scores and my peers low scores. I never meant to question you, and now accept your SAT method as the one true method, and all others will result in failure. I bow to a skill far greater than my own.

Geez.....relaaaaaax.

 

[mademu]

Forgive me, I was only trying to help her as a lowly student that has experienced the college application process firsthand. I didn't mean to invoke your wrath and force you to impart your limitless wisdom, saving her from making the mistakes that got me and my sister high scores and my peers low scores. I never meant to question you, and now accept your SAT method as the one true method, and all others will result in failure. I bow to a skill far greater than my own.

I've never laughed so hard in my life. And I agreed with your advice.