Recent content by desw2

Hello everyone, bringing this thread back again. I have glasses and very poor vision and I understand contacts aren't allowed during plebe summer ... so do plebes wear glasses during boxing or are plebes who need glasses just swinging blindly at their opponents? Sorry to be a bother, but I'm a...

Can anyone give some insight on how the validation exams are administered? I've heard from some that the exams are taken online. And if anyone knows, how hard is the physics validation exam? I'm currently taking AP Physics Mechanics.

I realize this is an old thread, but after scouting this site for info about Navy boxing, I've got to ask... When exactly do Plebes sign up for clubs/sports? Do tryouts take place during Plebe Summer or do they take place when the Ac Year begins?

Sorry @Islandmom4! I meant lobe piercings not love! A cartilage piercing is just a piercing on the upper ear.

Just to clarify, (based on what everyone has posted here) it is not advised to leave it in for fear of it being ripped off but you can leave piercings on? I have standard love piercings and a cartilage piercing.

@17neparks Same here lol my hair is easier to deal with when it's long When does USNA usually send out permit to report packets?

Thank you all! Both posts were very helpful.

I'm interested in majoring in MechE at USNA this coming fall. Can anyone (that's in the program now, has gone through it etc) speak to the rigor of the major at USNA and how you balance everything?

I got a 34 on the ACT on my first try; I used the official ACT book and the "black" ACT book (links below). They are used to supplement each other. Good luck to your son! https://www.amazon.com/Real-ACT-3rd-Prep-Guide/dp/076893432X...

Thank you @ktnatalk ! :)

@che527 I just received an offer of appointment today and literally my whole family is against me attending USNA I think the real question you should ask yourself is how badly do you want to go? How dedicated are you to serving your country? I know this isn't that helpful, but these are just...

Hi everyone! Can anyone tell me a little more about the decision process for NROTC Nursing? I have applied and am waiting to hear back. I submitted my application around 1/20/17. Everything is completed/submitted.