Thank you for writing this. You’re obviously intelligent and you write very well. My only advice is no matter what, focus on getting your degree and any advanced degrees beyond that. You’re much more mature now and will take any steps early enough in college to get any academic help you might...
I think people are just curious and concerned and are trying to possibly change their plans and reservations if necessary. I have a child in college that has been closed for the semester and another child in high school that will close on Thursday for the semester or at least through March. I...
I agree with others. Apply if it’s a dream of yours and you can try and convince them later if necessary although you will not need their approval. As a parent of a USNA daughter I get their anxiety but I bet if you end up receiving an appointment to any academy even USMA they will come around...
i was FaceTiming my dd and her African American roommate and asked them about this story. They were both laughing hard and her roommate told me it’s a game, kind of like gotcha, made you look. Her roommate is definitely someone who would speak up if offended by it. I think the cadets/mids don’t...
I understand, however she eats with the brigade, with her squad. She said everyone eats at the same time for the most part. She is not on the varsity team this year but said even when she was the team would only sit together twice a week at lunch and eat at the same time as the brigade. Only a...
I’ve been seeing this go around on various parent sites so I asked my Mid about it. She is an athlete and has a pretty healthy appetite. Her reply is below.
“there is plenty to eat and everyone gets enough. They got rid of about 4 items that were unhealthy anyway. There used to be a lot of...
My kids were in the Duke Tip Program, taking the test in 7th grade. The summer courses are expensive but are well worth it and your child will be surrounded by exceptional students learning interesting topics. I’m sure it’s a money maker for them but it’s a great summer opportunity if your child...
My Mid had a 35 ACT. She validated classes which shifted more difficult classes into her 4/c schedule which were challenging her plebe year. It’s really comparing apples to oranges when you’re comparing academic levels with other colleges because at a service academy you have to do well...
Ok thank you! My friend definitely wants a career in the military but he is ships and water all the way. If he didn’t receive a pilot slot he would be happy with SWO or whatever. He just wants to be on a ship.
Does it look bad when applying for nominations to only be applying to one academy? I thought I read somewhere that this doesn’t look good to the committee for a few reasons.
I am asking this question for a friend who would like to apply only to the Naval Academy and would not accept...