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21st February 2010
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February Candidate Visit Weekend
Do any current mids or those who have been on this Candidate Visit Weekend have any advice on what to expect, what to bring, what to know, etc?
Any tips or advice would be really helpful. Thanks.
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#3
21st February 2010
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I'll just post the schedule we had from our visit in January - hope it helps some:
USNA Candidate Visit Weekend Program Schedule for Parents Thursday 21 Jan 2010 5:00 pm Candidate/parent reception in Mitscher Hall Lobby Light snacks available Meet Admissions staff 5:30 pm Candidates check-in and register with Admissions staff 5:45 pm USNA “Fulfill Your Destiny” video 5:55 pm Welcome remarks by:Don Nelson, Assistant Director of Admissions 6:15 pm Admissions update/candidate information brief 6:45 pm Questions/Answers with Admissions Officers 7:05 pm Welcome remarks by: Brigade Commander 7:15 pm Candidates meet midshipmen escorts/hosts Friday 22 Jan 2010 9:00 am Midshipmen Panel for parents in Rickover 102 10:00 am Midshipmen Parent Panel for candidate parents in Rickover 102 11:00 am Walking Yard Tour by Visitors Center tour guides 12:10 pm Watch Noon Meal Formation 12:10 pm Lunch on own 1:00 pm Parents assemble back in Rickover 102 for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) briefing and Tour with faculty and midshipmen *3:20 pm STEM tour concludes; midshipmen escort candidates to Worden Field for Formal Dress Parade *4:00 pm Formal Dress Parade: Parents are welcome to attend (Weather permitting) *5:00 pm Parade concludes; evening on own in Annapolis area Saturday 23 Jan 2010 11:00 am Candidate Visit officially concludes; meet up with candidates independently *Note the starred items are not offered during this visit. My son never did anything physical (he'd brought sweats/swimsuit/gym clothes), but the friend he went with (who stayed in a different company) did 3 times I think, so make sure you have the minimal stuff you'd need for that.
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#6
21st February 2010
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As a parent, if you have a chance to attend, I highly recommend it. As you can see from the schedule, that Marciemi posted, there are several meetings/panels scheduled for parents that are very informative. The tour of the yard as well as the tour of the STEM building was very impressive.
My son brought along a sleeping bag. For clothing he wore khakis and polo shirts. You don't need to bring suits or ties, but remember you will be attending classes with your mids and I think it shows respect to the mids and the professors to look decent. If you are going to wear jeans make sure they don't have holes! He brought work out clothes (he never used his, but like Marciemi pointed out, other candidates did). I do suggest bringing something for the midshipmen who you are staying with (cookies, candy, snacks, etc). My son brought homemade chocolate chip cookies. The mids he stayed with were very appreciative.
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#7
21st February 2010
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Agree with Mumsyto3 -- My son and I attended in January...
1) Khaki's and shirt with collar (and sweater) most appropriate -- few guys in suits looked like they were trying to hard 2) I had to force son to bring cookies -- They were greatly appreciated by the three mids he bunked with. 3) They bring a cot into the room for your child to sleep on. 4) Remind you child -- his drag will fill out an evaluation on him...keep that in mind when commenting on things. 5) Visit gave my child a sense that he could make it at USNA (alleviating some questions) 6) I appreciated the panel interview's with other parents and the one with current mids. VERY Informative.
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#10
21st February 2010
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I will be attending this weekend as well! BillT I do have an appointment and am attending.
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