Recent content by mcneill18d

Something that really benefited me was attending NASS. Enjoy it. Make friends and see if you feel like you belong at USNA. NASS was probably the biggest deciding factor for me. Best of luck!

Something that helped me during the application process was the Class Portraits. You can somewhat derive from the information given about what level you need to be shooting for. I took the ACT and SAT a combined eight times. I took my CFA three times. Shoot for the best possible scores. If you...

I am guessing "Mini BUDS" is a smaller scaled version of BUDS. How long does it last? How do you qualify to participate in "Mini BUDS?" I want to service select Special Warfare, but know little about the Academy's preparation program. Is there a website or anything I can use to learn some more...

At the end of this blog post, there is a little information on a STEM Merit Badge Jamboree which takes place at the Naval Academy. Four years ago, I went to that Jamboree. That was my first time ever hearing of the Naval Academy. Boy did I get hooked! Now having accepted my Offer of Appointment...

I have accepted my Offer of Appointment and I just realized something. Do I have to fill out FASFA for the Academy? I will not be applying for any scholarships. Thank you!

USNA Class of 2022 Appointments: 1) Hollywood / DD / No LOA / 14-Sep-17 / Accepted / NY / USNA Superintendent's / Direct Appointment 2) TechFlier7 / Self / LOA / 18-Sep-17 / Accepted / CA / Presidential / Direct Appointment 3) CrewDad / DS / LOA / 16-Jan-18 / Undecided / NY-03 / Congressional /...

I did not get notified until the last day of February. I had friends get notified in March. When did you submit your application?

Hello all! In late December I received notice from the Academy that I had been granted a Letter of Assurance. It was conditional on my DoDMERB becoming qualified. Last week my portal updated stating that I was indeed medically qualified. I was wondering what the time frame typically is for my...

When conducting the CFA I tried to use the average times/results as the minimums. But as long as you are faster than 8 minutes you should be fine. I had a friend make it with a 7:30.

My portal updated today with a new code. Code: R259.20 No action is required by you at this time; PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR EMAIL DODMERB, your file is currently being reviewed for quality, your status will update shortly. How long does this take before it typically is updated in the portal? I am...

Thank you all so much! Sent the email today!

On my DoDMERB portal, it has recently updated to "Remedial Requested." These codes were given below. R119.99 Please provide additional information. Do you have significant issues with keloid formation (large scars)? If so, have keloids ever limited your ability to wear certain types of...

A couple days ago I received notice that I had received an LOA. It is conditional on me passing my DoDMERB. I have had all of my medical exams. However, there was a delay, caused by reasons unknown to me, between the sending of one of my exams. It was not until two days before Christmas that I...

I wish I could say that I stayed warm today. I froze my butt off, but had a heck of a time doing so! I got to tour USNA and see a win. Doesn’t get much better than that!

For Christmas this year my older brother purchased tickets for the Military Bowl Game in Annapolis! This was such an awesome present and I’m actually on my way up there right now! This morning I woke up to an email from the Naval Academy stating I have received an LOA that is contingent on...