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    Back Again!

    I don't know if anyone remembers me from when I was a candidate, but I am now a plebe at USNA and I know that during the admissions process this forum helped me out a lot. So if any of you guys have any questions, feel free to post away and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. It's time to...
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    Worried about Plebe Summer.

    Quick Q, I have interest in trying out for lightweight crew(received an email from the coach) and boxing. Should i bring my own boxing gloves and wraps? or will they be provided. Also, i'm not sure what I did, but my left wrist has been hurting recently. I don't believe it is anything serious...
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    Bring clothes or not... so confused

    Soon-to-be plebe here. I have read over everything online and everything they provided us with, but in the "important information for the class of 2018" book, it gives us a list of things we will be provided with (including all necessary clothes). it says "All candidates will be issued nearly...
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    Physical Aspect of Naval Academy

    So, for those who have gone through, or is currently going through the academy, did you notice substantial differences in physique from before you entered USNA and after? I realize everyone will pretty much be forced to be in better shape than they were originally, but to what extent? A...
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    Plagued with Injuries

    So, my shoulder has been hurting for the past 2 months, my right ankle is still healing from a sprain, and just yesterday I jumped out of bed and awkwardly fell on my left ankle and now its swollen. I dont know if it is a sprain but it still sucks. :frown: I am growing less and less positive as...
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    Injury before I-day?

    WHat would happen if I were to be injured before I day? I do some pretty contact heavy martial arts and I was wondering if I should risk continuing. And by injured, I dont mean like a broken bone or something, but rather something less serious but still slightly bothersome. I have been...
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    question about Acceptance Package

    So, in my BFE, there is the "accept/decline offer of appointment" form and at the very end, it says "Appointee Signature" (me), right next to it, there is a space for a "Witness Signature".. would that be just anyone who saw me sign it. Like my dad, mom, sister, or etc.
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    Drown Proofing?

    So, I'm pretty sure i'll be going to usna, but I am not really the best swimmer around. I can certainly hold my own but not by much. So just a quick question, do they drown proof the midshipmen at usna? For those who don't know, drown-proofing is a teaching method when they tie your hands...
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    Is this true?

    So I understand that all the academies are much much more strict (obviously) compared to civilian colleges, but is "Mids cannot listen to music or watch television and are under strict schedule 24/7." this true? One of the candidates who visited USMA and USNA for cvw said this about usna. He/she...
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    Major and Minor

    Just a quick question, I wanted to major in Mechanical Engineering but also wanted to minor in a language. Is that possible or no? I'm asking because from some people I heard a majority of midshipmen major in something and minor in something else, but other people say that it is really difficult...
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    Accepted!

    Was informed through my West Point ffo that I received an offer of appointment to USMA! Thank you everyone for helping me through this process. I really appreciate what this forum has done for me. Now i just need to decide.. USNA or USMA...
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    Thank you forum

    Received my official acceptance BFE from USNA today in the mail! I just wanted to thank everyone on this forum for being such a huge help and for being so patient with me! I know I asked tons of questions but it really really helped! I honestly did not see myself where I am now during my...
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    How long is the wait?

    I finished my entire application for usna on January 31st. I have an loa, and I was told I passed my CFA and everything else. For anyone who has already received their BFE, how long is the wait usually?
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    Nomination Confirmation?

    So, I'm all done with my USNA application, i have an LOA and im slightly confused. Is it true that I have to call my congressman who gave me my nomination to USNA and confirm that I will be using their nomination? To be honest i dont know. Or do i just wait and hope for a BFE to come in the mail.
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    What's it like?

    So I got an invitation from the Naval Academy to join them at this years Candidate Visit Weekend where I go for 3 days and experience life as a mid. Unfortunately, its taking place during the days of my midterms. I have not made a decision yet but I will most likely will try to work something...
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    Official LOA

    So, I got the LOA (or what I think is the LOA) from USNA today in the mail. Could someone just confirm this? Nowhere in the letter does it say the words "Letter of Assurance" but it says in bold, "You are guaranteed an offer of appointment if your remaining admissions requirements are...
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    LOA??

    Ok so how do I know if I received an LOA? Other than receiving a hard copy notice in the mail, would it be posted to my online candidate application or anything like that? Because I just received an email from my BGO and he said that he looked at my profile and said that I have a Letter of...
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    Can I request a change or add-on?

    Hi everyone, so my 2 senator interviews are coming up this week and I was wondering if at that interview I could request a change as in, towards which academy I would like to receive a nomination. Unfortunately, when I sent in those applications, I believe I said I wanted them both only for West...
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    Basic Question here

    So, I received two letters saying that my interviews with my states two senators have been scheduled. I was wondering, does everyone who applies for an interview receive one? Or is it selective? If it is selective and the fact that an interview was scheduled for me is a good thing, I will go to...
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    Preliminary Application Question

    Why won't my Preliminary Application be submitted?? It keeps saying a Prospective Midshipman Already Exists but I never tried applying before and I did not apply to the summer program. Any ideas? other than identity theft.
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