Recent content by nedmac28

My GPA was 3.96 taking classes like Calculus 1, physics, etc. basically the hardest classes I could take at my school. My biggest thing was most likely my extra curriculars. I started and led a successful community service project, a winter running club, an ACT study club, and I was the class...

Agreed. I got into USAFA and USNA with a 27 ACT. That wasn't the "hook" that got me in, I had a lot in other places. No doubt, a 30+ is a lot more promising and impressive but in my case, I didn't need it.

SAs still require standardized test scores because studies portray them as a predictor of how they can handle the curriculum. A great ACT/SAT score is helpful but it isn't going to guarantee someone an appointment. A different candidate with better leadership, GPA, class rigor, or better...

I disagree. I assume they look at your "scores" and are unaware if they were in 1 sitting or super-scored. This is just my opinion. I wouldn't strive for a better score just because you super-scored.

"If a turn down stops him from his goal of being a naval officer" then he should do ROTC or look at other paths to accomplish this goal, not badgering admissions and questioning their competency for selecting appointees. If all parents called admissions begging for their child to get in, then it...

27 act and 3.96 gpa

What district are you and what state?

Which district?

Disagree. Plenty of great officers come out of ROTC. Outside of a better shot at a pilot slot, USAFA holds minimal impact on your career when you can end up at the same place as an ROTC commissioned officer.

Avenger, I guess I got some haters lol. Thanks for keeping me in the list

NUMBER USERNAME DS/DD/SELF LOA/NO LOA APPT DATE STATUS STATE NOM SOURCE DIRECT/NON-DIRECT 1 PV123 DS 11/2/2023 ACCEPTED NV PRES Direct 2 Thegirlinthefireplace Self LOE 11/2/2023 ACCEPTED CO PRES Direct 3 TJmom.04 DS 11/29/2023 Will Accept NY MOC Direct 4 JacoAZ Self 12/5/2023...

@Sherman64 What district are you from?

Are there dedicated student body-led bands? A jazz band, concert band, etc?

Is there some hate or hazing for being part of D&B?

1)Thegirlinthefireplace/Self/Oct 23, 2023/Undecided/Presidential Nom/LOA/Direct Appoint 2) MidMom2028/DS/Nov 15, 2023/Accepted/Superintendent/Direct Appoint/AL 3) NavyUMO/DS/Nov 16, 2023/Undecided/Disabled Vet/Direct Appoint 4) TKinion/DD/Nov 16, 2023/Accepted/MOC, DAV/Direct Appoint...