It might be helpful to listen to the update posted on Sept. 11th at 12:33 on the USMMA FB page. Towards the middle to end they talked about this question.
I just don't understand why this continues to be a problem. Midshipman Wellness includes proper nutrition. There's a difference between food that's not great but edible and unsafe food.
I will add if you have USAA start the conversation by asking if the agent is familiar with non-operator status and service academies. I had to go back and forth with USAA about this. I should have asked that question up front. It would have saved a lot of time.
Congratulations! For my son I think it was a a week difference between the portal showing nomination received and my son receiving a letter from the Congresswoman. Portal stated it first.
Almost everyone seeking a nomination is a strong student. Can your letter of recommendation writers speak to your leadership, character, how you face challenges? Saying you're a great student might not be enough. Why are you a great student? A word of caution...my son's school required any...
Be aware of timelines. My son's Congressional Representative nomination application deadline was Sept 28th of his Senior year. Our senators' deadline was Oct. 1st. The high school requests 30 days to process official transcripts. He had to ask for three sets of transcripts his first day of...
Thanks for the wonderful insight. I will always be grateful for the KP alumni who attended a college fair last year, and spoke to my son at length. DS might have missed this amazing opportunity. I can't wait to see where his journey takes him.
I have lurked here for a while but this is my first post. My son received an appointment to USMMA last week and plans to accept. We are very excited for him. Honestly until last spring I didn't know what USMMA was. Family keeps asking "so he's joining the Marines?' Any advice on how to quickly...