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  1. sonsofapollo

    How does CGA compare to other engineering programs?

    If you didn't watch The Guardian movie and get so inspired that you wanted to vomit at the thought of any life besides the Coast Guard life, then USCGA might not be where you really want to go. Berkeley and Michigan are both amazing schools and will give you just as good (if not better)...
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    A different situation

    Never think that you don't have a chance... If you're just honest throughout the whole application process about your family situation and demonstrate your extreme desire to go to the academy, you have as good a chance as anybody. Show them that you "want it," more than anything else and are...
  3. sonsofapollo

    Portal change

    Sorry to hear the news... Good luck with the plan B!
  4. sonsofapollo

    Class of 2020 USNA Appointment Thread

    1)Letsdothis/DS/Jan 20th Appointmentand Acceptance/VA-07 CongressionalNom 2)MABlue/Jan 22ndAppointment(notaccepted yet)/MA-03Congressional Nom 3) MWM2016/October 20 Appointment (notacccepted yet)/NJ-03 Presidential Nom 4)NavyMom19/DS (reapp) Jan 20thAppointment and Acceptance/CA-50...
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    USNA Portal Change

    I was medically disqualified back in September. I received an LOA in December and a waiver followed shortly afterwards (in the mail). My application just said complete pending review for a few days with no required actions, and then my status just randomly changed to appointment. I was worried...
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    ACT score update

    I sent an email explaining the issue and attached a picture from ACT showing the confirmation that the score was sent to the Academy and I was charged $12.00. I was just told that my record was updated and my CIS portal reflected the change.
  7. sonsofapollo

    ACT score update

    My first ACT score update never went through so I emailed my designated regional admissions officer and she fixed the problem within a day or two.
  8. sonsofapollo

    BFE without portal change, email or call?

    My portal updated 7 days before the BFE came. I expect it's extremely unlikely for the BFE to come before any other notification. That's just my experience though.
  9. sonsofapollo

    USNA and NASS help.

    I have a 3.91 GPA, 1860 on the SAT and 30 on the ACT. My stats are a lot lower than the numbers you quoted but I also am the team captain of a varsity crew team and cyber security team. I was appointed and I believe that my leadership positions and rest of my resume compensated for the board...
  10. sonsofapollo

    Nominations for Athletes

    I totally agree, just wanted to share what I've been told about the topic in case it helps anybody or reinforces anything someone else has been told.
  11. sonsofapollo

    Nominations for Athletes

    When I went through the recruiting process it was all very vague... From my understanding, an LOA is key for athletes. ONLY the admissions board can give out LOAs to candidates, but for highly sought-after athletes the coaches can kind of "help" that process along. Then, once you receive an LOA...
  12. sonsofapollo

    Do I have a chance ?

    Being triple nominated is definitely not a bad sign... You are viewed as a very qualified constituent in the eyes of your congressmen. As for the CFA, I was told at summer seminar that it is basically pass or fail and scores aren't necessarily compared between candidates once you have met the...
  13. sonsofapollo

    Navy Intel

    If you're interested in the computer side of things like me, then I believe the two best options are Cyber Operations at USNA (my intended major) and Computer and Network Security at USAFA. However, as 85 stated no specific degree will give you an advantage in earning a "spot" and intel isn't...
  14. sonsofapollo

    Question about Army vs Navy Intelligence.

    I do not know a whole lot about the opportunities once you are in the service, but USNA does offer a new and unique major called Cyber Operations that USMA does not currently have. I am also looking to get involved with intel and as a computer nerd this degree is appealing to me and seems...
  15. sonsofapollo

    Appointed - Next Step?

    I recently received an offer of appointment to USNA. My CIS portal now has a link to read a document for upcoming plebes and a link that says "accept offer." I was wondering: does anyone know what happens if you press the link? Are there further prompts with confirmations and more info or does...
  16. sonsofapollo

    2020 Appointments

    Portal updated this morning with offer of appointment before receiving anything in the mail. Talk about a great Christmas present!
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