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    SLE Acceptances coming out

    Just a heads up, got an email saying I was accepted to SLE, so for those of you who have applied check your emails. Bear
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    Candidate Visit Weekend?

    Hi all, I have a quick question. I got offered a Candidate Visit Weekend through an email 1 or 2 weeks ago. I was a little confused though because I'm currently a junior in high school and haven't started my application yet, and it was my impression that generally these things went out to...
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    Yale NROTC

    Can anyone answer a few questions for me about the Yale NROTC unit? 1: How difficult is it to get a scholarship to this unit compared to a: Other Ivy's b: Other schools in general 2: Is it a good unit? How does it compare nationally. Thanks for your responses in advance...
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    Courses Selection

    Quick Question: Next year I'm taking AP Calc AB, Hon Physics, AP Lit, Latin 4, and for my other two classes I have to choose between AP Chem and a Social Studies Elective like Moral Issues, or Economics College in School and Political Science College in School. Which one will admissions look...
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    NROTC-MO

    Hello, I'm posting here today to ask about the run time requirement. While I can do 10 pullups and 80 situps in 2 minutes, I'm not built like a cross country runner and I'm not sure I will be running 3 miles in under 18 minutes by senior year. My 3 mile time right now is around 22-23 minutes...
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    Golf vs Lacrosse

    Hello, This upcoming year I have the option of playing either golf or lacrosse in the spring. I am stuck as to which to do. I just started playing golf this year, and I am not very good. I have no realistic chance of ever getting a varsity letter in it, but I enjoy playing it. However, I did...
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    Is this possible?

    My Dad's good friend is a Naval Academy Graduate, and he said that if you get appointed to a different Service Academy and you want to switch and there is someone else who wants to you can do this. Is that possible?
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    Ways to improve resume?

    I also posted this in the USMA thread: Hello, I just finished my freshman year and am interested in USMA and USNA. Can anyone comment on ways to improve my chances at getting in? Academics: 3.9-4.0 GPA unweighted (Depends on results of Final Exams, also school doesn't rank but will...
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    Ways to improve resume?

    Hello, I just finished my freshman year and am interested in USMA and USNA. Can anyone comment on ways to improve my chances at getting in? Academics: 3.9-4.0 GPA unweighted (Depends on results of Final Exams, also school doesn't rank but will be in top 10%, rumor is that my grade has the...
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    Marine Military Acadmey (Marine Corps)

    Can anyone answer a few questions on this? Some background: I'm a Freshman, was a 4.0 student last semester, and I go to a very rigorous Private School in MN called The Blake School. I am pretty physically fit (varsity letter in hockey). 1. Is this academy very academically rigorous? On...
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    Naval Academy to Marine Finance?

    Is it possible to go from the Naval Academy to Marine Corps Finance or Intel? Thanks,
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    Contacting Admissions

    So, I turned in my STEM application the first week it was up, but I recently lettered in ice hockey at my school and wanted to add that to my application. I hit the contact admissions button on the USNA Admissions page and sent them a message with their message tool, but I was wondering if this...
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    Naval Academy STEM Questions

    A couple quick questions about STEM, 1. Is it competitive? Would someone with a 4.0 unweighted from Minnesota have a good chance? If they were a white male? 2. Is there a fee you have to pay? I've read both sides of it's paid by the Navy and you have to pay a fee. 3. Do they offer...
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    Norwich Future Leaders Camp

    Can anyone tell me about your experiences at FLC, if it was worth the time. I understand that it is a rigorous military program, but if you could briefly outline a day that would be great.
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    Is There A STEM Program For USMA?

    I've already applied to STEM at the Naval Academy, and I was wondering if there are any similar programs that USMA sponsors. Thanks
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    Is Minnesota a Competitive State?

    I recently read a post that stated 5 or so states considered really competitive. Two of them were Virginia and Maryland. First, what defines a state as competitive? Is it number of applicants, applicants to nominations available etc. Second, where does Minnesota stack up as a competitive state...
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    What is a Merchant Mariner?

    Hello, I'm interested in applying to a service academy, and have been looking at USNA, USMA, and USMMA. However, I have not been able to find a clear cut definition of what a merchant mariner is. Could someone elaborate on this? Thanks
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    Army-Navy Football Uniforms

    Are they selling reproductions of the Army-Navy game uniforms? If so, do you know where one could be purchased?
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    Can a midshipmen be commisioned into naval special warfare?

    I was reading on the navy hockey website that a midshipmen was commisioned to Naval Special Warfare. I was curious, because I thought you had to tryout to be selected for that. Can someone explain this? Also, if he doesn't complete the tryout, what is he then commissioned into?
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    Is it a good idea to go to a semster abroad?

    I'm Considering going on a semester abroad to Island School, but I'm completely split on whether or not to go. Would a school like this be viewed positively by USNA. The School focuses on marine biology and trains all students to run a half-marathon or do a 4-mile swim, and is sponsored by my...
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