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  1. Juvat

    USNA VS. USAFA

    Interestingly enough, USNA just raised the score requirements for the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ATSB) in order to compete for a pilot or NFO slot. Not sure yet what that means in terms of needs of the Navy for pilots/NFOs, but it is causing some angst among a bunch of Midshipmen who...
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    AP Classes vs Dual Enrollment

    My recommendation would be to take AP classes, but the "right" AP classes. Think classes like AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus (STEM). Don't relax your schedule for your senior year!!!
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    Presidential Nominations?

    Just to echo the above. I’m a BGO with a kid at USNA (soon to be Firstie). Yes, apply for every nomination you are eligible for!!! Makes you all the more competitive for an appointment. And don’t forget to apply for a VP nom too! My daughter received an early appointment to USAFA (October...
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    PTR Packet

    Just left this advice on another thread regarding the PTR: "Speaking of the PTR package...some friendly advice. Make sure to make a copy of everything in that package and keep the package with you during I-Day. While your plebe will hand carry everything she needs as she walks through the...
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    Permit To Report - Packet Question

    Speaking of the PTR package...some friendly advice. Make sure to make a copy of everything in that package and keep the package with you during I-Day. While your plebe will hand carry everything she needs as she walks through the Alumni Hall doors, I've read of more than one parent who...
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    ASTB Minimums Change

    Not sure of the new minimums but my Mid is now no longer qualified for Pilot nor NFO and has to retake the exam. She is not too happy about this.
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    ASTB Minimums Change

    Just learned from my 2019 Mid that ASTB (Aviation Selection Test Battery) score minimums have been increased for Pilot and NFO hopefuls. This is causing some 2019'ers to retake the exam before service selection in a few months in order to meet the new minimums. Semper Gumby...
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    Ask a Mid!

    Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band, OK to mention, never a Neil Young Tribute Band.... ;)
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    Running During Plebe Summer

    As a BGO my Class of 2019 Mid often shares things with me to pass on to my candidates. Time and time again she's told me that for the appointees, the three most important thing that they can do before plebe summer is run, run and run. And when they think they've run enough they should go out...
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    Is the Personal Swearing-In Ceremony Worth It?

    I agree with the advice to leave it up to your plebe. That being said, my plebe (Class of 2019) opted out of a personal swearing in by me (retired USAF officer) and quite honestly, in retrospect, glad she did. While the advice above regarding those who chose to do so is sound, we were pretty...
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    Multiple nominations question

    The USNA Visitor's Center also has a computer screen in the display area where all graduates are listed, including their nomination source. I was there this past weekend and the data is updated through the 2016 grads.
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    Airmen in Army uniforms? Air Force could switch to OCP as soon as Oct.

    Having spent 20 years as a USAF officer I can tell you they they were always looking for ways to redefine themselves instead of embracing their Army Air Corps heritage. Glad my daughter went USNA.
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    Biting my Tongue While Waiting

    Ditto!
  14. Juvat

    Invited to Boy's State but not attending

    My daughter (USNA Class of 2019) was selected for Girls State but it was in conflict with her NASS date. She was also selected for USAFA Summer Seminar and wanted to attend both Academy programs so declined the Girls State invite as she couldn't make the schedule work. That being said, she was...
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    USNA Class of 2022 - Group Chat

    Careful what you post folks.....
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    2022 I-Day

    My daughter (Class of 2019) opted to not cut her hair before I-Day and regretted it. She was not too thrilled with the chop job she received courtesy of USNA. It has long since grown back out but if she had to do it all over again she would have had it cut to meet requirements. It was just...
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    USNA interview with Blue Gold Officer

    It is up to the BGO as to how to address the parents issue. For my DD, BGO took her into his office and they had a one on one. Afterwards he came out and asked if I had any questions. USAFA ALO invited (actually insisted) that I join him for the interview. Your best bet, plan on your DS...
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    Application Process/Plebe Summer/Fall Semester: Questions?

    Hi all, but especially Moms and Dads. Just checking back in on the forum after having been away for a while. I'm a retired USAF Officer and my DD is a Class of 2019 USNA Plebe. I was quite active on this forum through last year's arduous process and thought I'd offer up the opportunity to...
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    Company and Alpha Code

    I do not believe this information will be available until I-Day.
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