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  1. jasperdog

    Swimming

    MMA19kid: Result of an Honor Board violation with his sea project so NOT at all in any way similar to the question you are posing here.
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    Help trying to find info on the KP Threads

    No1fanof2: First background of my perspective - I graduated in 1982 and last sailed aboard an MSC vessel in 1990; my DS graduate in 2012 and is currently actively sailing. Now to your questions and my thoughts/answers: As you've deduced you are really only on campus for 3 out of the 4 years...
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    Swimming

    Taking you at your word that you like all the other stuff at the academy except swimming, then my answer to your question is - "HECK NO" do NOT "save yourself the time and effort and "drop out now". That said it's likely this (passing swimming) will not be the last thing that looks "daunting"...
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    GPA

    Wildcat30: I agree with most of the advice being given to you here but for one item - re taking IB/Advance placement science and math courses. If you do well in math and science then yes take the AP courses, if you don't then absolutely be sure to take a full set of math and science courses...
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    In case you missed it - USMMA Beat USCGA in Football, Volleyball and Soccer Yesterday

    Yesterday was a great day for USMMA Athletics in their quest for the annual Trophy in the rivalry against USCGA. Yesterday for the first time since 1999 USMMA Women's Volleyball beat USGA, in fact they swept the match 3 games to 0 - way to go Lady Mariners! Additionally KP beat the Coasties...
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    Leaving the Academy

    First - let me say this is a great thread with a LOT of good points and advice. Sounds like you are a probably a plebe or third classman and you are indeed going through a phase of being at KP that I believe over 90% of everyone who attends goes through - I call it staring into the abyss. And...
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    NMMI SPONSORED PREP

    I'd check with USMMA Admissions to verify about the "Guarantee" - I didn't think anything prior to receiving an LOA guaranteed anyone an appointment/slot, and those rules have to be subject to the class sizes, etc. There is certainly nothing in the applicable CFR on that so whose slots would...
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    Getting Paper work in

    KPSwimmer2020 - I don't know the answer to your question other than to suggest you try calling the admissions office and ask and if you can't get the answer that way try the swimming coach. Like heyriddle I thought it was part of the application process and at the end of the first semester of...
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    Mobility in the Maritime Industry

    From what I see for my son and his friends he can still finish his sailing commitment with a better, more regular schedule by getting his 2nd Mates and 1600 GT Masters tickets and then transition to something in the offshore oil industry, especially if he gets his DP cert then a 30/45 day on...
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    Graduating with bachelors in December..

    JMoney : Hang in there it all gets better - just make sure if you can at ll select it (doesn't conflict with a sport you are playing varsity) you go B split and get out to sea year quickly. Also remember - academics first priority (if you fail they kick you out); second priority - keep your...
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    Graduating with bachelors in December..

    He/she is a plebe from the look of it. Also please remember life while you're at USMMA often isn't fun but the only way to figure out if USMMA is for a person like you is to go on an overnight visit - I recommend you arrange one ASAP if you are serious. Also remember if you haven't started the...
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    After Graduation

    You ask - "Why is it so difficult to get in?" "What makes it so special?" Assuming you are not trolling as your initial question appears genuine, I'll take a shot at this. First - "Why is it so difficult to get in?" a) It, like USCGA, USMA, USAFA, and USNA, is one of just five Federal Service...
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    Commissioning Into the USMC

    USMMA grads follow the same path, as I understand it, that NROTC graduates do and as described in the link that USMCGrunt provided it is via OCS.
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    Class of 2019 Appointment Thread.

    Thanks for posting this - awesome brings back great memories of watching our son report aboard in 2009....
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    Acceptance rate at USMMA for those who got a nomination?

    Actually that is not correct, the acceptance rate is not as noted by USnavy2019: amount of appointments divided by the "met selection criteria" group above when comparing acceptance rates with other colleges. Though "Applications", "Nominations" and "Incomplete Applications" are NOT entirely...
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    Some General Questions

    Truth is you sound competitive based on your ACT score - however "make high B grades" without the context of your curricula or your class rank isn't descriptive enough to say with any confidence either way. As the above reply indicates at this point, assuming you have interest in attending an...
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    MOC question

    It is true that per the applicable CFR any eligible nominating authority in your state may nominate your rising Junior. That said, many of the MOC and/or their boards do not necessarily know this, and of those that do many others choose or strongly prefer not to nominate someone outside of...
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    Class of 2019 Appointment Thread.

    Good Luck to you all when you report aboard next week!
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    2015 Bell ringing

    Congratulations enjoy graduation weekend!
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    Plebe Laptop Package

    Really makes no difference (answers and these related discussions) - it is what it is and you basically need to buy it regardless, as noted it is generally much cheaper than tuition even at a community college... welcome to the KP family and enjoy the wonderful cuisine at Delano the next four...
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