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You can always apply, but I would recommend applying to west point as well. With a commanders endorsement your chances of getting in are pretty good, but the point is mute if you are dead set on going navy. Also, I wouldn't expect much help from your unit considering it is the navy. If you don't...

No, I'm pretty sure you have to have an active chapter at your school.

Boys State is probably your best bet at a solid extra-curricular. Also, if there is an FBLA chapter at your school I would recommend that. Many juniors and seniors go to the state competition each year to compete. At my school it wasn't difficult to join and if you do well in competition that...

Regardless of whether or not you are lying to the admissions board, I think what most people are trying to say is that it's not worth joining BSA for one year unless you have a genuine interest in becoming a boy scout. It will be of little to no benefit in your application and will not be...

I'd just give them a call. They will tell you if they are taking action to get your transcript into the portal.

I'll do my best. I'm assuming most of the standard military training will be a review (D&C, gas chamber, weapons qual, etc), so hopefully I will be able to concentrate more the transition to life as a cadet instead of a soldier.

Thanks! I did well on the ACT so I supposed that's why I got the direct appointment.

I don't think "the dude" will appreciate being lied to. Probably not the best idea considering he will have a hand in whether or not you will receive a nomination.

Gator1-6, 5 Feb 2015, KY-01, Congressional Nomination, Reserve Component Nomination

USMA Class of 2019 Appointee

11B Kentucky National Guard

I received an appointment last week for the class of '19 and accepted the offer this morning. I completed Infantry OSUT last summer at Ft. Benning and was wondering how "Beast" compares to that. I have a hard time believing it will be as difficult, but I don't know any prior service cadets at...