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  1. 321pilot

    Is USNA acceptance rate slightly unethical?

    While we’re on questionable marketing practices, USNA’s advertisement of their college rankings have always bothered me much more than the acceptance rate issue. To quote from the USNA website: —————————— The following is a selection of the recognitions earned by our academic program. U.S...
  2. 321pilot

    Is USNA acceptance rate slightly unethical?

    Sarcasm hopefully? There is an entire ethics department at USNA precisely because this is not the case.
  3. 321pilot

    Is USNA acceptance rate slightly unethical?

    I’ll bite... got a link to the article?
  4. 321pilot

    Should I contact my Blue and Gold Officer

    Part of my job as a BGO is finding potential candidates early enough in high school to help them set themselves up for success when they are able to apply. So yes, absolutely you should contact your BGO. Current candidates applying from your school will have their contact info, guidance...
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    Only applying to one Academy

    As a BGO, if I have a candidate who is only applying to USNA and not NROTC or other service academies my first thought is that they haven’t done their homework regarding their chances of getting in and they’re showing poor judgment by putting all their eggs in one basket. That being said, if...
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    Civil Air Patrol

    Thanks
  7. 321pilot

    Civil Air Patrol

    Can you expand more on CAP vs. Scouting in particular? We’re in scouts now but there’s a CAP program nearby too once my kids get old enough.
  8. 321pilot

    Waivers for SA Athletes to serve AFTER pro sports career

    I guess I don’t get the heartburn with letting someone play pro sports if they’re going to come back to serve afterwards (not just buying out of their obligation). We allow ENS/2LTs to go straight to grad school at Stanford or wherever else before serving. We train aviators to be the best in...
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