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@CA_hopeful I am currently a midshipman candidate at NAPS and have been struggling with whether I want to take my appointment or not. I related to your blog a lot- I was obsessed with getting into USNA, and even willing to do an extra year to get there. Now, I see the Academy as unrelated to my...

Good morning, Current NAPster here trying to learn more about how civilian careers work after the military. Its been a long-time dream of mine to go to law school, and I have been planning on being a lawyer after my service. I know this is subject to change- lots of people get to USNA/out in...

Current NAPSTER, there's definitely no such thing as being overqualified for NAPS. There are people here who got 1400s on the SAT and had 4.5 GPAs who are also recruited varsity athletes. People ask why they got sent to NAPS- they're killing it with all A's/B's in advanced/intermediate courses...

I just got into NAPS, and you don’t need to worry about a NAPS candidate taking your spot. I had lots of questions about noms and reapplying. NAPS people are instructed to begin all nomination applications before they arrive at NAPS because they technically do need a nom to get into the next...

Thanks for the tips. I haven’t heard a lot of those, so they’re really helpful. I’m definitely gonna keep these in mind. I don’t think I’ll have any trouble getting my doctor to verify that I don’t have any issues. To be honest, I’m pretty sure I’ll weigh in @ my doctors and I’ll be 125 (the...

I got a notification that I was a couple pounds underweight for DODMERB and would require my physician to test me for ED/metabolic issues. Normally I’m 125 and 5’8 but at the place I did my physical it said I was 122. I was just wondering if this is a common thing or if I wouldn’t be able to get...

I’m in the same boat as you. Wasn’t sent a medical email until the 1st, and wasn’t able to schedule things until January due to the holidays and making appointments. It makes me nervous, and my portal says the same thing. I’ve emailed people and they haven’t responded. I know it takes 7-10...

I wasn't aware DODMERB could be done in a separate application portal BEFORE the Academy sends out the DODMERB information to applicants, and I did not receive the DODMERB application link until December 1st. With it being the holidays and places being closed and all, I wasn't able to schedule...

Thank you so much

I heard that most midshipmen that get into NAPS have demonstrated great leadership, athletic ability, etc. but have either a low SAT/ACT or GPA. Is this true? If so, I am in the boat of having a really high GPA (4.5) but a low SAT score (only 1210). I've taken the SAT and the ACT (super score...

I've been looking for a score chart for the Army ROTC scholarship PFA and can't seem to find one. I know the max for girls is push-ups 40, sit-ups 50 and one mile run 7:18, but I don't know my raw score. This was my first time taking a PT test. Push-ups: 36 Sit-ups: 50 One mile run: 7:59 Does...

Please ignore any grammatical errors, this is my rough draft and I haven't ran it by my English teachers yet. Other than that, does anybody have any pointers for my essay? (1) Describe what led to your initial interest in the naval service and how the Naval Academy will help you achieve your...

Here are some thoughts on AIM: Before I begin, I'm going to note that our cadre told us that in some ways AIM is harder than Swab Summer because they only have to keep us going for 6 days vs. 8 weeks. I would encourage every person who wants to go to a service academy, regardless of whether its...

For anybody that wants to go to a service academy: APPLY FOR AIM. I was dead set on USNA, had been for 3 years and am suddenly making pro cons lists about USCGA and Navy. It gave me a newfound respect for the CG and the community is absolutely amazing. AIM is hard, the hardest thing I’ve ever...

I've wanted to go to the Naval Academy since my freshman year. Fortunately because of that, I have been able to navigate high school taking classes that the Academy looks for as best I can. I was looking for some guidance on my senior year classes since my guidance counselors and teachers know...