Hello all! I am resurrecting this thread with perhaps my final update on this very long yet rewarding journey (which is also just getting started)! About a year and a half ago, I provided an update of my situation and offered some advice. I still stand by that advice. I just wanted to share the...
MABlue,
That’s great to hear! Any shot I can get your contact information to ask some questions about your process as the grad school applications are right around the corner? I still have to get my messages up to 10 to unlock the private messaging, so this reply will help, but I’d love to hear...
Hi Toserve2025,
I just tried to send you a private message (I’m not super familiar with how to work the forum either) and I encountered an issue. I looked it up and it seems like you need at least 10 posts before I can message you. Let me know when you get there!
Hi Mdm26,
Good luck to your son in the upcoming application cycle. I hope everything works out! I'm happy to help.
In high school, I graduated 3/314 with a weighted GPA of 4.8872. I'm not sure what that is unweighted and I can't seem to find a copy of my transcripts to try to compute one. I...
Hi GISG_J1513,
Congrats to your DD on two awesome opportunities. I certainly don’t envy having to wrestle with the decision again. I’ll discuss some considerations that I had and I’ll try to give the best advice I can. Best of luck in the coming months as decision day approaches!
When...
I went with USNA. I’m currently a plebe three weeks into the academic year (and through plebe summer). I think I made the right choice for me but I would be a liar if I said I haven’t questioned my decision at times. It always seems like the grass is greener elsewhere. My goal as of now is to...
Hello,
Since decision day is right around the corner, I am seeking advice for a very important decision. I am seeking input from experienced people as to which school would be better for me: USNA or AFROTC at MIT. Let me start by describing my situation, career goals, and potential options.
I...
Hello everyone! This is my first post here and I am looking for some help. I am currently in the process of completing my application for the class of 2022 and I am looking for some help on the personal statement portion. Can someone tell me how important this portion is as well? Below is the...