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Hi all, I play lacrosse at my high school, and I know I definitely want to continue playing at USNA during my time there. That said, I know in the ptr package it says we're allowed to bring some sports equipment (they actually specify that a lacrosse stick is an acceptable item) as long as it's...

Are there any current mids/parents of current mids here who know what calculator (TI-84, 89, N-Spire, Casio, etc.) plebes are issued at the start of the ac year? I am considering getting a TI-89 for AP Calculus and USNA next year, but if the Academy issues 89s I would rather save the money and...

Something I was curious about after my own BGO interview--What kinds of things does a BGO report back to USNA after a candidate's interview? Like how much of the BGO's report is commenting about the candidate vs. checking boxes on a scale of 1-10 or yes/no? Or is that stuff supposed to be kept...

Just out of curiosity, I found the copy of midregs posted on the USNA website. When I got to the uniform regulations section, I came across this one peculiar entry: COMDTMIDNINST 5400.6Q 4 NOV 13 Chapter 4.8-Physical Appearance and Uniforms Section 2.G.-"Midshipmen may not, at any time, wear a...

Hello all, I asked my bgo to put in my name for a CVW back in late October. Then, just a few weeks later, in mid-November I was notified of my appointment. Even though I went to SS and have been researching the crap out of PS/plebe year, I really still want to have the opportunity to see life...

Hi all, Like many others in the process right now, I am getting ready for one of my MOC interviews soon, and I was hoping to start a discussion about any curveball kind of questions that we candidates might get thrown at us. Looking through previous threads I've found a few, such as: "Why do...

Hi all, First time poster here, although I've been chasing an appointment to usna since before I can even remember. I competed my application within the first week of September with 5 possible nom sources (pres.. Vpres., 2 senators, and congressman) and from my bgo as well as other posters on...