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I don’t think that MMA19 has given “bad” advice here. He just stated a fact that there are other maritime academy opportunities out there to get a license and that you can get out a year earlier than attending a prep school. By the way, the prep school is not free—you must pay for that...

Have you looked into TAMU-Galveston? They have a NROTC unit there and if you are in the Corps, you will automatically qualify for instate tuition.

Hi TexasSailor, My DS graduated from Texas A&M Maritime in December 2014. While he had a slightly different reason to attend there (graduated with Bachelors very young and was enrolled in a Master’s degree program), I can say that he would make the same decision over and over again. He...

My DS was on hold the first time from early October until early May when he ultimately received the TWE...... He applied again the next year and was on hold again very early until early May AGAIN when at that time his portal went from hold to a blank spot. He was then awarded a Prep school...

Jmoney457--I agree that hawspiping route would be very long to accomplish. If you are unsuccessful with USMMA this year, you should consider a maritime academy which offers you the ability to enroll in a masters degree program. You would still have to spend 3 years there in order to fulfill...

Speaking from Texas A&M Maritime Academy perspective—SSOP individuals are regular members of the NROTC and do all NROTC functions. There does not seem to be any additional requirements to be a SSOP member. Yes, playing a sport is possible as long as DS keeps up academics and NROTC duties...

jackson1989, That is so awesome that you DS is beginning his journey. Never in a million years would I have thought that my son would have embraced being a maritime cadet or the career that is about to embark upon. It has not been easy and a maritime cadet must multitask just like any other...

For those of you in the know.....DS went 7 for 7 on his Third Mates Unlimited Tonnage examination! He only has 2 graduate classes and 2 marine transportation classes (fast boat rescue and tug/tow certifications). What a ride it has been. Commissioning and graduation in December, here...

33435394—No offense to the online recruiter that you spoke with but you would be better served by contacting the Maritime Academy where you are interested in attending. This is a special program and not all “recruiters” understand the nuances of this program. I do know that some Maritime...

Matt, I would like to offer some advice. I would not quite give up on your Naval or Maritime dream just yet. But you will have to work your butt off to prove to everyone that you deserve another shot. If it is not financial feasible to stay at your current school, I would go back home...

Hut736...I saw your post from earlier and thought that I would share what I know. Yes, you can be selected to join the USCG upon graduation through the MARGRAD program. From what I understand, there is an allocation each year for a certain number of slots under the MARGRAD Maritime option...

You most likely will be getting a prep school appointment. PM if you like.

jbrichmond DS goes to Texas A&M Galveston and loves it. He is in the Corps and doing the SSO option.

Grad2013--Received 4 year scholarship to Hampden-Sydney. First choice school. Still waiting on SA status. Applying to USMA, USNA, USAFA Best of luck for the SAs. However, you cannot go wrong with H-SC. DS1 graduated from there last year and LOVED IT. He did not do AROTC but had great...

Hey, Just logged in. It has been a while. Well, you probably have the information but reapplying is easy. Got to get a new nomination and maintain a 2.0 and good conduct. Just to let you know, my ds left nmmi in late September. School was a breeze. He absolutely hated the high schoolers and...

DS had the same type of HS IB (magnet school where everyone in the county wanted to go for the IB program) education. It is a large HS in the South in a very competitive district and state. His HS class was 650 students. But his IB class (class inside the class was 200). So when his class...

DS made it back from Africa....He had a blast!!!!!! He showed us pictures of him teaching English and Math skills to the little kids--standing at the chalk board----giving high fives to the little kids who got the correct answer. He wanted to bring all the children home with him. He truly...

DS finally made it to Tanzania. He got there this past Sunday morning 2 am local time. He was delayed because he did not have the yellow fever shot (it was not on the shot list that he had received in January nor when he received his shots over Spring Break in March, nor did his ROTC unit know...

Yes, he was planning on wearing travel business attire. I was just hoping that they believed him at the airport counter and give him a ride to Ft. Knox. He does have a military ID that was issued when he became contracted. Has his picture and name on it, so that will probably work :)

Thanks NorwichDad for the great information. I called as well and they said for DS to just show up and they would take care of everything from there. I forgot to ask...do they need to be in ACUs? DS orders indicate that they MUST wear civilian clothing to travel in.