Recent content by serviceacademyg

I don’t come from a family with military history, so the decision of choosing which service academy I’ll end up going to is harder than some who have “always been an Army kid” or “always been a Navy kid.” I change my mind constantly, and over the course of the last six months, I have had...

This isn’t just me being sensitive. Our new teacher was transferred from another high school in our district afternoon having only taught for one year there due to numerous complaints given by the students there. Several of my classmates have also complained about this situation to...

Contrary to popular belief, I believe that attending SLE and/or NASS does in fact have a positive impact on your application. I may be wrong, but having spoken to many candidates for USMA, a common, recurring theme among the vast majority of them was that they attended SLE. Similarly, for USNA...

After another unit, another test, and much studying on my part, I am back to an A! Hopefully, I will continue this work ethic and give it my all, whether or not I maintain my borderline A. Another question however: This isn't academically driven in the way that my original question was. I want...

I am currently taking AP Physics 2 and I did very poorly on the first test despite hours of studying. I know that at this rate, I will end the semester with a C. Should I withdraw from this class and take a study hall to prevent my 4.0 UW, 4.52 Weighted GPA from significantly dropping? Or should...

Is the required PFE score to be admitted held at the same standard as when you’re a cadet at the academy or is the standard lowered?

Ive just been asked for an interview for USCGA. Does this have any impact, meaning, or bearing on my application? Thanks.

When I say I'm not athletic enough, I mean that I'm not good at team sports. I've never been good at kicking soccer balls or catching footballs. I do believe, however, that I am physically fit. My area of concern is not if I will be able to meet the physical demands of the academy. My area of...

Yes, my school does offer Varsity sports, but as I mentioned earlier, I’m not “athletic” enough to be considered a Varsity athlete.

I have a 35 composite ACT and an 11 on the Writing portion, and I have several leadership positions in clubs such as Student Council and Foreign Language, as well as having attended Boys State.

How bad is it if I haven't participated in any varsity sports? I believe I'm okay in the Academic and Leadership areas, but I'm worried about my Athletics. I have participated in XC and Track, and will take a weights class and join the Swim team this year. Reason for not being a varsity athlete...

Thank you so much! This was exactly what I needed to hear.

Ive heard stories of mids at USNA taking two years off after their 4/c or 3/c year for religious obligations, and mids are allowed to take even just a year off for any reason in between any year during their time at the academy. I also know that they have to essentially “dropout” and reapply...

Has anyone been able to switch their sessions? How long did it take and what was the process?

Have rejections been sent out yet?