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    USNA Varsity Swim Team Question

    Cerberi is spot on. Trying out for a D1 team or even one of the very competitive club sports during Plebe Summer is the tough part. Being competitive while being completely ruined down is tough. Doable, but tough. Good luck.
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    Trouble accessing usna.edu

    Agreed. It's the profs who may have a hard time. They post a good bit themselves and so a lot of communicating through tech. Great opportunity for them all to connect, like in the 20th century.
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    Trouble accessing usna.edu

    Not just no Internet, but no access at all, including no access to MIDS, classwork, etc. Difficult, if not impossible, to do much of the homework and classwork.
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    Question about I-D vehicle drop off

    Agree with Coach Karl. Parking on the Yard can be pretty tight too. Walking in works well, but that assumes you are staying close. If driving to DTA, there are a couple of parking garages that are very walkable. But beware of street parking in DTA because there is not much, and there is very...
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    CFA at NASS

    My Mid got feedback from the Blue and Gold Officer regarding the CFA during the BGO interview. For WP, the receuiting officer indicated where things needed improvement (i.e., basketball throw). Hope this helps.
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    MurfTheSurf

    Murf must have been smiling too. Way to go 2020. Almost Plebes No More.
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    Apple Watch During Summer Seminar

    I would not bring it. I would hate for something to happen to it. Better safe than sorry. I would just wear a basic running-type watch so you will know the time, but not be worried about it. Have a great NASS.
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    Describe the admissions process in three words

    Persistence pays off.
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    Should I Be Worried?

    I would not worry at all. Validating some classes with AP scores is possible, but requires very high scores. I also would not stress over the validation tests because you will also be taking the exams during the stress of Plebe Summer. Just do your best. You will end up being where you...
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    Supplies issue

    I'm surprised I have not seen this in more replies - compression shorts. My Plebe requested that we send him more compression shorts. I found this to be a common request (and for sports bras and underwear for the female Plebes). We must have sent 5 new pairs over the course of PS.
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    Increase in Military Spending

    Lots of planes, ships, and equipment need lots of maintenance and repairs. There are many stories of grounded planes, etc.
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    CFA- Bball throw

    Watch some YouTube videoes on technique and practice. My Plebe was a swimmer and the bball throw was new to him. Once he learned how to do it, he added a good bit of distance. Good luck.
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    R.I.P., MurfTheSurf

    I saw the news this morning on a Class of 2020 parent Facebook page. His passing is a huge loss for our community. Prayers for his Plebe and his family. Rest In Peace.
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    Most Common Interview Questions

    At the end of one of my DS' interviews, the head of the panel asked him to tell a joke. It was a real curve ball for my hyper uptight kid.
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    Pass or Fail? CFA

    Each of the SAs has their own standards. For example, WP may place a higher minimum on the basketball throw. Practice, practice, practice. But your scores looked pretty good to IMO.
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    Admissions Forums

    We attended forums put on by the USNA as well as our Congressman and Senators. The information was generally the same, but with different perspectives. The USNA forum was more detailed because it was just the USNA and not the other SAs. My DS had to miss a Congressional forum in our district...
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    Validated classes

    There is some guidance on the USNA website about what AP scores are required to validate which classes. Not sure if that helps with your question.
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    Methalcholine Challenge Test for Medical Waiver

    What a relief! Congrats.
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    Molded cleats for your boots????

    Following up on MajorLazor's post, soccer cleats (or "boots" as they are known in football circles) will also be less durable than a football cleats because the leather is more like a glove leather to allow you good touch on the ball with your foot. Soccer shoes also may not have as much foot...
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