Recent content by navydad21

Both are great! Boys/Girls State if you have to choose one.

Bruce Fleming is kind of infamous on campus. He is a notoriously tough grader and does lots of unorthodox behaviors during class times. He does have a few points but these issues apply to all colleges including the elite ones. Most students I talk to regard him either negatively or as a...

No institution is perfect, there will always be and have been negative elements in any service academy or any civilian university. Also, no one can be 100% sure whether they will hate a choice down the road in two years. I know people who regret going to a service academy and those who regret...

I concur with THParent. If you get in enjoy it, if not, you will not be disadvantaged.

The BGO Interview our DD had focused on career choices after graduation. It would help to get familiar with the different options and interests while serving with the Navy/Marines.

Hi, Fighter Pilot Zeek, some of the things my DD did were: 1. Take on as many leadership positions as you can and show passion for servant leadership 2. Working with the guidance counselor at her high school and teachers to make sure they are behind her application 3. Train for CFA hard 4. Study...

My understanding is that the 8th district is very competitive, it includes a pretty wide area including some of the state's best schools in the Issaquah area. When my DD went for her interview we were told that due to the number of candidates, every candidate was limited to a 20 minute time...

Congratulations to all!

My opinion is that you should attend Boys State over NASS if you can attend only one. My DD chose Girls State and she believes that it contributed to her appointment.....However circumstances differ and it depends on whether you are sure of military life or not. If not NASS might be more...

Congrats fishy123 and hope you hear back soon!

Thank you! WA-08

My DD interviewed with her Congressman on November 30th, received nominations (USNA, USMA) on December 8th and was appointed to USNA on December 16th. She did not hear back from our senators yet.

33) navydad21/DD/No LOA/Appt. 12-16-2016/Accepted/WA/Congressional Nomination