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    Candidate Visitation Weekend

    My DD, now Plebe in Class of 2020, did CVW in January of her junior year. Yes, as ktnatalk mentioned, it was indeed the "dark ages" of academy life! In addition to the previously mentioned pack list. . . watch the forecast and bring shoes, outerwear to accommodate the weather. For DD, there...
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    Appointment predicament

    Unless I am mistaken, you have until May 1 to accept or decline any appointment (or admission to civilian college for that matter). DD sat on her appointment to USNA six months before accepting. There's no reason to rush an acceptance. You can wait and get all of your acceptance/denials before...
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    Please Don't Be That Parent

    As a college professor who has spent time assisting Admissions, I feel a need to add 2 cents. . . . . Unless the applicant is incapacitated in some fashion (and being “too busy” doesn’t count), a parent should NEVER initiate contact with the college/university for any reason. Parent...
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    I could use a quick response on this one Re: Football

    Please allow me to correct what I just said. . . . DD banked an unused liberty (not leave) from a couple of weeks ago. Misuse of term by rookie Navy parent.
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    I could use a quick response on this one Re: Football

    Our DD also banked leave for this Columbus Day weekend. It is our understanding, however, that Plebes must sit with the Brigade for the duration of the game. They have to be in a convenient location to do those pushups. Given that Navy is playing a top-ten team in Houston, we are hoping for a...
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    USNA and NROTC app correlation

    Do not assume that NROTC has access and will accept the CFA administered for the USNA application. Last year, a few posters mentioned that their NROTC recruiter somehow accessed and accepted those scores , but that was not the case for DD. DD inquired with her recruiter about that possibility...
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    question about LOA

    @nuc2016 Last year, DD screen-shotted her LOA from her USNA portal and included in her paper nomination applications. Additionally, she took paper copies to her interviews. In our state, senators have multiple panels interviewing 500+ candidates, so paperwork can fall through the cracks. We...
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    BGO interview attire for women

    @mom25 Our DD is 5'10", so I definitely feel your pain when it comes to the challenge of finding "professional" clothes of modest length! Our DD has never felt comfortable in heels; nothing to do with her height, she just doesn't find them physically comfortable. Consequently, she always wears...
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    BGO interview attire for women

    Great advice from Capt MJ. Couple of additional tips: - if your DD wears makeup, encourage her to keep it neutral/nude/unnoticeable - wear sensible shoes (they can be stylish, but sensible) - probably best to avoid anything too short or tight - not a bad time for her to practice sitting...
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    First Plebe to Parent letter

    Since I-Day, we have been having USNA nightmares. DD, normally tough and stoic, was tearful at drop off and after her Oath ("What have I done?", "I want to come home with you." etc.). Each day, we have been expecting a phone call that she wants to process out. However, today we were elated to...
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    AP Exams and validation tests

    DD is going through ABS, sending AP scores, and has studied the USNA website about the validation policy, etc. We have a couple of logistical questions though: Should she bring her own calculator from home for the exams? Do they give the plebes everything they need to take the exams (paper...
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    A Plug for ONR-SEAP

    This advice will only apply to a small portion of potential USNA applicants, but is still worth tossing out there, I think. Every year the Office of Naval Research sponsors a Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (ONR-SEAP, for short) for high school students. Here’s the link...
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    Class of 2020 USNA Appointment Thread

    #113 has accepted. Now, onto the paperwork. . . . Go Navy!
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    Wait listed

    My heart too goes out to the DDs and DSs (and their families) dealing with this disappointment. This forum is a great place to get encouragement and advice for moving forward. Just an observation based on DD's experience. . . . Our state senators got 500+ applicants for SA slots with an...
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    Citadel vs. UNC Chapel Hill

    Not sure what you intend to study, but you should check each university's majors. Unless things have changed, UNC-CH does not offer any ABET-accredited engineering majors, which may limit your STEM course options. Regardless of how things pan out with USNA this year or as a re-applicant later...
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