Recent content by statechamps2017

Understood. This was a major topic during my BGO interview. The only thing that spending a year in college does for me is to make me a better-prepared candidate than I was last year. Nothing more. Having a year of college, being a year older than many others, being a part of a larger group of...

I took my CFA through my NROTC unit. The Marine E-5 that administered my test was all about great form, not numbers. I took the physical parts indoors and nearly maxed out on everything (max sit-ups, pull-ups, & shuttle run...65 form push-ups and 74-ft basketball throw). But, then I needed to...

Thank you. Here is the final copy. Much different than the original. April 16, 2018 was an eye-opening day for me. That was the day when, despite my best efforts, I was notified that I would not be offered an Appointment for the Class of 2022. However, I was not going to let it dampen my...

Thanks. I know that I'm over-obsessing about this when this statement is only one component of the evaluation. But you (and others) are correct about my use of superlatives and overselling myself. Please take a look at this revised version and let me know what you think. It still seems a bit...

I completely agree. It is personal but it is also one of those things where other "sets of eyes" are sometimes helpful. Describing/selling yourself in 500 words or less is a lot harder than it might seem. I also understand that the Personal Statement is not the only/primary point of review...

Are you sure? I took my CFA through my NROTC unit and my instructor was more concerned about form than numbers. It was different than most. I did the physical stuff indoors...maxed out on pull-ups sit-ups, and shuttle run, did 64 (military) push-ups, and had 74ft on the basketball throw...

Hello, I am reapplying for the class of 2023, having not gotten an appointment last year. My application is nearly complete, just waiting for my college transcripts to be ready in the next week or so. I just met with my BGO yesterday and all went well. I have a principle nom from my MOC and...

It's no problem for me. A bummer?, Yes. But hardly the end of the world. There is always next year which, it would seem, would be better after another year of school, NROTC, and maturity. Even if USNA never happens for me I will still serve in the US Navy. That, not simply USNA, is my...

I also just did my USNA pre-app for next year. We had "snowmageddon" this weekend so I have a snow day today. Doing this and working on AP test prep coming up in a few weeks.

Thanks. I have already spoken to LT Poach at Marquette. Meeting with him on Friday to meet the unit. All is good!

It's official! UW Milwaukee and NROTC here I come.

I am still CPR with 1st alternate nomination. The primary nom accepted his appointment. The advice I was given by MOC is to move ahead with "plan b" and if someone calls in May, or whenever, it will be a good thing. He said that we have never had anyone from our district make it from the...

At this point it means "life support".

The gentleman who helped me prepare for my MOC interviews went to West Point. He was denied his first time and then made it as a college re-applicant as 3rd alternate. He was CPR until early June when they called him. Lots of moving parts here. We have talked to people who were 1st...

No politics intended. Only stating what MOC told me. I agree with you. My MOC is a republican and a former marine officer. He just stated the situation as he sees it. Sorry to offend.