Recent content by RedNose

Well, I got rejected. No matter; I probably wasn't ready anyway. I'm reapplying for the class of 2019. Assuming I get in (big assumption obviously), I will have already completed calculus 3. In fact, I'm able to take an additional semester of math post calc 3 prior to going to USNA. If I'm...

Thanks everyone. :) Could someone shed light on: 1. The career of a USAF intel officer? The official site descriptions are a tad nondescript. How competitive is intel? 2. How competitive is ALO? 3. Is UAV a separate path entirely, or is it an airframe that can be assigned in UPT...

Due to a series of unfortunate events, I wasn't able to apply for an NROTC scholarship and didn't go to a school with NROTC. If I transferred to a school with NROTC for my junior year, would I be able to commission through NROTC?

I'm in a less-than-perfect but workable position. I applied to USNA and USAFA; did not receive a nomination to the former and am awaiting response from the latter. To be honest, I've always been a little more interested in Navy and Marine aviation, but I decided to apply to USAFA because it...

I was more curious as to why exactly I haven't yet been rejected; given that I'm from a state that has had many, many acceptances and rejections already you'd think I'd have been rejected by now since I have close to zero chance of acceptance statistically. Either way, it doesn't really...

Thank you. Is a nomination need to get on the waiting list? That's another thing I've heard conflicting things about.

Not saying I don't believe you, but I've heard the exact oppose several times. I'll go ahead and ask USNA.

Don't know about NWL but I've heard conflicting information about whether a nomination is needed for NAPS. I'm fairly sure you don't need one. Any confirmation of that?

Oh believe me I'm very aware of that. I'm still in the running for USAFA, so that's better than nothing. Should that not work out I have a plethora of back up plans; but I'd still reapply and give it one more shot.

Speaking of NAPS--I would kill a wild boar with my bare hands to get into NAPS--I already indicated my interest in NAPS/foundation. I don't suppose there's anything else I could do to get in at this point? When is the latest NAPS and foundation offers are sent?

Only thing that could happen is I could theoretically get the VP nomination; obviously I'm not holding my breath. I'm not sure if one can be wait listed without a nomination.

Judging by the appointments thread, quite a lot of candidates from my state have already heard from USNA (I live in a very competitive area). Hopefully a miracle will occur and I'll somehow get in; if not, perhaps I'll have better luck next year.

Unfortunately I didn't receive a nomination to USNA. Since quite a few candidates have already been rejected, I'm surprised I haven't been axed yet. I'm not optimistic (or naive) enough to interpret that as a good sign, I know my chances are close to nil. Just a little curious.

Thanks to everyone for your input. At the end of the day, I suppose these are largely policy questions rather than military ones. It's an interesting world, if nothing else.

Thanks; it's just sometimes I wonder whether I'm doing the right thing. I'm not sure whether I'm supposed to wonder about it or not.