Recent content by BunkerDog1

I can attest from personal experience that if your cadet puts in the effort MMI will return the effort it spades. My DS is now at Plebe Summer at USNA after a year of self prep at MMI. I have no doubts that LTC Bowen's personal efforts, combined with my son's hard work, made the difference in...

The Class of 2024 includes 337 (28%) from college and post high school preparatory programs, which include: 198 from Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, R.I. 46 from the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Program/Civilian Prep Program 82 students have completed at least six months...

https://www.usna.edu/NewsCenter/2020/05/USNA_PLEBE_SUMMER_DATE_SHIFTS.php

https://www.usna.edu/NewsCenter/2020/05/USNA_PLEBE_SUMMER_DATE_SHIFTS.php

Our MOCs (MI) specifically asked for which AP classes were taken, test scores and honors.

Also keep in mind MOCs look to AP scores. You need the nomination too.

I don't believe you will find any quality data on "success rates" by school. A re-applicant class at any given college may be tiny, maybe as few as one re-applicant. Thus, a rate of success is a meaningless number if that applicant gets in or doesn't. All schools, prep or college, are not...

Self-prep was the right choice for my DS. He is looking forward to joining the Brigade at I-Day in June. What gives a re-applicant a better chance isn't where they go for their re-application year but what they do during it. Do they improve the weaknesses in their application? Do they take...

My DS had an LOA needing a medical waiver which was received on Good Friday morning. The portal updated this morning with the Fully Qualified Offer of Appointment!

USNA Class of 2024 Appointments 1) SSSam42 / Self / LOA / 17-Oct-19 / Accepted / IL / USNA Superintendent / Direct Appointment 2) 2024USNA2024 / DS / LOA / 29-Oct-19 / Accepted / NY / Presidential / Direct Appointment 3) Proud2024Dad / DS / LOA / 14-Nov-19 / Accepted / IN / Senatorial / Direct...

https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/PermitToReport/

I won't be surprised either. My observation was that this cancellation was to provide the best opportunity to hold I-Day and summer training on time. It creates a gap in time at Bancroft and other facilities where fewer people are at the Yard. Recall STEM and NASS bump right up to I-Day...

USNA looking to hold Plebe Summer on schedule. https://www.usna.edu/NewsCenter/2020/04/Summer_Program_Update.php

Good luck to you all as well! Keeping everyone in our prayers.

He was until he received his on Good Friday morning. Now waiting for the USNA portal update hopefully with the fully qualified offer of appointment.