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    TWIC & TSA Pre Check

    As a heads up, the Logging In document for the Class of 2025 can be found at Logging In Class of 2025. I emphasize that it was for the Class of 2025 but in my experience it doesn’t change much year to year. Things like prices, clothing to bring, etc. might change but it will be a good guide of...
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    TWIC & TSA Pre Check

    Have you received the Logging In packet of information yet? Pretty much all you need to do with respect to the passport (and TWIC) is well outlined in that document.
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    TWIC & TSA Pre Check

    The requirements for the TWIC and TSA precheck eligibility are at TWIC TSA Precheck FAQ.
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    Withdrawing a class vs failing

    Admittedly I come from an era of slide rules and personally I think the use of calculators are in large part a shortcoming of the education system today. Having said that I’m surprised that the lack of a calculator may be the reason behind your struggles. In the course you are having trouble...
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    Withdrawing a class vs failing

    I think in most high schools trig is taken prior to pre-calc. Was that your case? If so, how did you fare at the high school level trig?
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    Withdrawing a class vs failing

    As I look through this thread, I have to wonder what courses did the OP take in high school. Typically that sequence includes Algebra I and II, plane geometry, and trigonometry. In some of the STEM schools in our area, pre-calculus and calculus may also be available. So, to the OP, did you...
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    Withdrawing a class vs failing

    Go to the link Logistics and Security program and scroll down to the section titled "Maritime Logistics and Security Program Curriculum" Fourth Class Year". I think you will find much of the content dependent on trigonometry. Things like the following: NAUT 120 LEC Terrestrial Navigation 1...
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    Withdrawing a class vs failing

    Wow, talk about being between the rock and the hardplace! Did you have trig in high school? Could your present situation be a result of the instructor as opposed to your abilities. I know that when I did graduate work after KP, I had a major issue with Indian professors. I just found it...
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    USMMA vs. Iowa

    I summed up my experience for someone a few days ago. At the age of 17 I was riding a Schwinn bicycle. I entered KP at age 18. By the time I was 20 I had visited 19 countries. At age 22 I graduated and found myself in charge of the engineering watch on a 50,000 HP MSTS ship. I got my first...
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    When is acceptance final date?

    Confirmed at https://www.usmma.edu/admissions/appointments.
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    USMMA's Post Grad (many) Options and Service Obligation

    I would disagree with this statement. When I decided to move ashore, I encountered very few issues getting employment as a mechanical engineer. However, while at the Academy I took electives in Machine Design and Mechanical Vibrations. That was many years ago but that company still hires...
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    Plebe year questions/ sea year split

    Possibly, but the link I provided says "Last updated: Thursday, February 16, 2023". Having said that I've found a lot about the USMMA website to be out of date.
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    Plebe year questions/ sea year split

    There is also the little known Sponsor Program. That program provides the opportunity to enjoy what is called dinner liberty with a local family. Rules are stringent to be a sponsor. Even without the Sponsor Program, I think plebes still have the opportunity for dinner liberty. In my day, as...
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    Girlfriends of Class of 2022 Candidates

    Can you elaborate a bit on what you mean by "Winter Ball"? Do you perhaps mean the All Academies Winter Ball which is typically held during winter break?
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    Current Plebe - AMA

    46 CFR § 310.60 - Training on subsidized vessels will pretty much sum up what you will get during sea year. On examination you will see you get the same as other Academies, which for Annapolis in June 2023 was $1,273.20 monthly. You should go back to my previous post with the link to the Logging...
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