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Absolutely go with the English elective teacher. You don't need to ask her for a recommendation on the first day of class. Wait until after you have done a terrific job on an essay or test :)

Your son's situation is very very rare. Only the top USNA applicants receive an LOA. If he was waitlisted after receiving an LOA, then then the issue preventing him from attending USNA was most likely the nomination. Your son's situation is very rare. Keep in mind that he can apply for a...

DODmerb is completely separate from the Admissions board review. For the board to view package, it must be 100% complete and fro your post, it is a long way from being complete.

I completely disagree with SR-71's comment "Bluntly, you are at dis-advantage for being an Asian female. You are competing among Asian for the limited slots, not with other race or ethnicity. Below is the USNA class profile for 2017." That comments implies that USNA has a quota for Asians and...

Active duty mom's post is spot on! Understand that incoming plebes are given another eye exam on Induction Day, including a color-vision test. The Supe can grant waivers, but there have been occasions where incoming plebes have been turned away. It happened in June 2011.

Every year, there are just a few who cross commission. There must be a good reason and there must be someone from the other service who wants to commission as a Navy Ensign. I know of a USNA grad who could not medically qualify as a Navy pilot but she was able to meet the Air Force med...

Definitely retake the CFA. That mile time is a killer. And understand that the basketball throw is all about technique. Make sure you understand that the distance is measured on a perpendicular line from where you throw it so the straighter the throw, the better you will score. Google the...

AP class selection You said you plan to take 4 AP classes but none of them are math or science related. At USNA, 65% of the majors must be either a math or science major. Be sure you take advanced math and science classes and do well in them.

From the USNA web site: 6. Medical Examination: The Admissions Department will submit the candidate contact information to the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB). After a candidate completes 50% of the USNA application, DoDMERB will contact candidates regarding...

From the USNA website: "For the Naval Academy Class of 2013 and beyond, at least 65% of those graduates commissioned into the U.S. Navy must complete academic majors in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics disciplines." There are currently 25 majors at USNA.

Sometimes the Admissions Board takes a look at the academic part of the package and defers a decision until they receive the grades for the fall semester of the applicant's senior year.