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I have not been able to find much current advice regarding competing for competitive branches, especially the Army placing a heavier emphasis on the TAB. I have a few questions with regards to branching infantry: 1. The one thing I heard was that if you are in the top 10% you can basically...

Does anyone know when we'll be able to see the 2020-2021 calendar for CAIT? In Particular Airborne, Air Assault, Pathfinder, etc.

If you are an MSII and one of your roommates is the BC (CDT LTC) and you are both together in a private environment e.g. in your driveway, do you still salute? I have to imagine you do because you are still in uniform but yet again, it is a pretty high rank for a Cadet. Would it be the same with...

Does anyone know what Cadet Command's stance is on pass/fail classes? A few of the cadets were saying that MAJ GEN Evans said during the town hall meeting that any class a CDT took as a "Pass" would be counted as a 2.0 toward the Army GPA. I was wondering if anyone heard anything about this...

Hello everyone, Is anyone familiar with the Army's Jungle Warfare School (JOTC) located in Hawaii? I have a shot at attending the school during Summer 2021 and would like to reach out with someone who might have more information on the specifics (like the small stuff you can't find online, or...

Hello everyone, I have a few questions regarding ROTC that I have been wondering. I'd be happy with any answer to any (or all) of the questions: 1. What does one do differently going in "non-contracted" as opposed to contract? 2. Does one just sign up for the two military science classes...

Hello, I submitted my application to the U.S. Naval Academy almost 2 months ago. My plan is to keep reapply to the Naval Academy until I get in or get a spot at NAPS. However, I was wondering if a candidate needs a congressional/Senatorial nomination to attend NAPS? Additionally, is there any...

Hello again, I was wondering if our BGO was chosen based on where you live, or where your school is. I go to school in MD, but I live in NOVA (Northern VA). I reached out to someone, and he did not specifically tell me, he just said: "I can help you even though you go to school in MD." This...

Hello, Everyone, I was speaking with a Naval Academy admissions officer, and I think he said that the Naval Academy only looks at the English, Critical Reading, and Math sections of the ACT. He also stated that the Naval Academy Superscores the three parts. So, my question is: Does...

Hello Everyone, Many people have told me to establish good connections with my BGO, but I am having difficulty with some things. First, how do you know who your Blue and Gold Officer is? I checked on the USNA website (https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/BGO/), and I saw three BGO (for VA). I was...

Hello Again, How can you find out when the Congressional Nomination Applications first open up? I am graduating in 2019, and thus I'll be a member of the class of 2023, and I was wondering when the earliest possible moment is for me to apply for nominations. I have already checked the website...

Hello again, I just had a question regarding early applications; my question is: Is there a better chance of getting an invitation to attend the Naval Academy if you Apply first? Or is the application process similar to that of the Naval Academy Summer Seminar, where you can take all the time...

Hello Again, I have heard from many Naval Academy students and Alumni and many of them said that you can Shadow a Midshipman for a day. They said that you need to be invited to do so, but to get an invitation only requires a quick phone call to the admissions department and a stong GPA. I...

Hello Again, Everyone has been telling me that in order to get into the Naval Academy you should have a good leadership position. I work 3 jobs but I am not really in any leadership positions. I was wondering if anyone could recommend any leadership positions, or if I should join a program...

Hey, I was just at the Naval Academy last week with a group and one of the things we did was attemp/practice the CFA. I was wondering if anyone could tell me some good exercises that would help me improve more. -How do I improve my Basketball throw distance? -How do I increase my Pull-Ups? -How...

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice on the USNA Summer Seminar. I would appreciate any info, tips, or advice anyone can provide. Thanks! Sincerely, JohnJr1601

Hey, I have a question about applying for ROTC: Is the MROTC application process different from that of the NROTC?

Hey, I would greatly appreciate any information on Blue and Gold Officers. Some questions I have are: How do I know who my Blue and Gold officer is? Does he contact me or to I contact him? What do Blue and Gold officers do? Thank You!

Hey, I was wondering what I should do. My family is friends with An Admiral in the U.S. Navy, and I really want to go to the Naval Academy. During my interview should I mention that I am friends with him should I put it on my application, and should I ask him if he has any advice on getting into...

Hey, My current goal is to go to either Villanova or the United States Naval Academy, and I really want to join the Marines but I also want to join the Navy. I was then thinking about what I will do in the Navy/Marines which brings me to my two questions. 1. After NROTC/graduating from the...