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    USMMA's Post Grad (many) Options and Service Obligation

    If you're researching KP, please take a deep dive into the many options that grads have and also the very important service obligation. Options: Sail on a US flagged commercial vessel Go Active Duty, Any Branch Go Reserves, Any Branch Go ANG, Any Branch Go NOAA Go Peace Corps Work ashore or...
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    Study the commercial maritime industry

    Some suggestions for applicants (and their families)...Learn as much as you can about future careers in the commercial maritime industry, even at this stage. Maybe now seems too early because you are focused on getting accepted, but this industry is complex with many variables and constantly...
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    Random Observations from a Plebe parent

    Sharing a few observations/opinions/suggestions as a newbie Kings Point parent after watching these last few months unfold... -Identify your weaknesses as an outsider now, and whatever they are, work to improve or negate the issues prior to entering the start of Indoc. If you need to improve...
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    USMMA #8 on Best Value Colleges

    For what it's worth... https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-value-colleges/
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    Credible blog posting timely "Sea Year Pause" info

    http://www.kingspointsentry.com/ If you're following the current sea year pause and want to stay up-to-date, "friend" this blog written by a dedicated KP alum and attorney.
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    Private Facebook Groups to Join for the Incoming 2025 Plebe Candidates/Parents

    FYI in case these MMA Facebook pages haven't been listed. Consider joining for additional info. *Class of 2025 plebe candidates only *Class of 2025 Parents *Your regional parents association (you can also join others even if you don't live in that region; NY Metro and Southern are very active)...
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    Sample Questions for Congressional Nomination Interview

    Sharing this list of questions that my son and I compiled prior to his interviews with the various Congressmen/women and Senator panels. Hopefully this will be of some value to future candidates. He wrote down answers to each question and then we read through each one aloud in a mock interview...
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    Best way to research the Maritime industry?

    I'm a parent of an applicant to the USMMA. We have a long history of military experience in our family to include air transportation but have less knowledge of movement on the water. What's the best way to research the Maritime industry to learn about the various career options (non-military)...
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