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Greetings all, It's been quite a while since I've been on here, but I came upon an opportunity that I know very little about, and this site is a wealth of opinions. I just received a letter inviting me to join the Golden Key International Honor Society. It sounds pretty prestigious, but most...

I'm still not sure how this works. From what I have heard, our personal belongings will be taken away on I-Day to be kept until PPW, but there are also a bunch of things that we are told to bring that we should keep with us (ie: toiletries, undergarments, etc.). How does this work? can we bring...

I know Plebes aren't allowed to have music players, but they can have cell phones. What about iPhones? I thought I remembered a Plebe having an iPhone when I was on my CVW. Would an iPhone be taken away because it is a music player in it? Thanks, Geoff

I was just going through my copy of Reef Points (I know I was advised not to be uber plebe and get one, but it has some good stuff to know), and I found the insignia for midshipmen officers. I'm not exactly sure who the midshipmen officers are or how they earned their rank. Could somebody fill...

Just received my Permit to Report packet today. (super exciting!) but, the package had a rather large tear on side. Can somebody tell me the items that were smaller than about 6in in width that were in the packet? I just want to make sure nothing was lost in transit. Thanks, Geoff

If anyone has any in depth knowledge of what the grounds are for the repeal of an appointment, I have a question for you: I am currently taking Differential Equations (M340 - that last required math course at USNA) at a local university. Frankly, this course is killing me. I studied for my...

I've been hearing people talking about the birth certificates/passports that they have sent to USNA with their acceptance of the Offer of Appointment. I haven't done that, but I may be in a unique situation. I turned in the forms of acceptance while I was in Annapolis for a CVW, and the guy at...

I asked this question buried in another thread, but I figured it was worthy of its own. This is for current/former midn: Are the validation tests during Plebe summer like a semester final? or do they take into account the fact that a Plebe may not have studied a given course for over 7 months...

After reading the post by Aylordu, I finally realized something: my dream has been for a very long time to be a midshipman and graduate from the United States Naval Academy. I have since been charged with the decision of picking a Service Academy: Army, Navy, or Air Force. This decision has been...

I was just having a conversation about the differences in history and tradition between USAFA and USNA. I know there are plenty of retired AF on here, so I thought I'd ask. What are the major things in the history of USAFA? and what traditions has USAFA held of the past half century? Thanks...

How do you guys get the little "candidate" or "candidate appointee" thing next to your name? I can't figure it out.

I am torn. I have appointments to both USNA and USAFA and I can't decide where I want to go. I know I have until 1 May, but I'm getting really antsy. So, I have begun to create lists for and against each SA. Because of the abundance of knowledge here, I come to you verify each of my reasons. I...

The last thread reminded me of a question I had about AP tests. Does anyone know if USAFA even looks at the College Board AP exams? I'm still considering taking the AP US Gov test in May, but if it's irrelevant, than it's not worth the 90 bucks. I know I saw a chart somewhere of what courses...

So, I screwed up my second semester schedule when I picked my classes last semester. I got one more than I had last semester, and the way they had to work, I wouldn't get a lunch hour. So, I decided to drop AP Psych, a non-requirement, and unrelated to my intended major. I already have an offer...

So I received a nomination from one of my senators a little over a month ago now, and I received an LOA shortly thereafter. I talked to my RD, and he said the two should add up to an appointment. The strange thing is, I haven't gotten any confirmation (and it isn't shown on my candidate page)...

I think we already clarified earlier that attire upon arrival should be business casual: not sloppy, but no need for a suit and tie. I'm expecting to bring a change of clothes for PT the next day, but I don't want completely stand out as a drag. My question is will I look even dumber if I...

I was just reading a minute ago Capt MJ said something about the "academics matrix." I know what they're talking about and I've seen one for AFA, but I don't know where to find it, and I've never seen one for USNA. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Geoff

So, I now have appointments to USNA and USAFA, but I still haven't decided where I want to go. Does anyone know how long I have to accept or decline an offer of appointment? I haven't received the official packet yet, so I don't know if the dates are in there. I'm going out to Annapolis...

I just wanted to throw out a big CONGRATULATIONS to all you Coloradans who received a nomination from Senator Salazar today! Just remember: this is only the beginning. We embark on our real journey next summer. That said, getting to the starting line was a challenge in itself, and all of...

I currently am in receipt of a LoA, Nomination, and medical waiver for both USNA and USAFA, and from what I understand, this is grounds for appointment. I just got the final pieces of both those trios last friday (Dec. 5), but I haven't heard anything since. What kind of waiting/processing...