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  1. Alchemist

    What's next after the phone call from the congressman?

    Yes, my mistake, the OP did write that the Congressman called to say the DD received an appointment, not a nomination, my oversight. Only one cup of coffee when I posted. Lesson learned.
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    What's next after the phone call from the congressman?

    Not to be a Debbie Downer, but unless the MOC gave a principal nomination, an appointment is not guaranteed at this stage. This is just one hurdle to jump over. Next hurdle is that the candidate must be confirmed as 3Q. Then a major hurdle is competing against others on their respective slate...
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    NAPS 23-24 Questions

    Update for future reference: Yes, NAPS did attend the Army-Navy game in Foxboro. They sat in one of the endzones 90 degrees from where the midshipmen were seated.
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    USNA Class of 2028 Waiting and Speculating

    Same here - both Connolly and Warner sent letters prior to the new year with rejections, both saying since DD already had a nom they would not be giving her one.
  5. Alchemist

    Received LOA and Nom, No Appointment Yet

    Welcome to "HURRY UP AND, WAIT!" Semper Gumpy
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    USNA Class of 2028 Waiting and Speculating

    ROTC has same deadline as MOCs.
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    NAPS Decisions

    CONGRATS. My DD is currently there and is really glad she is.
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    USNA Class of 2028 Waiting and Speculating

    Yes, Va Senators and Representatives make sure they don't double or triple nominate. DD received a nom from Connolly last year. Being at NAPS she was required to re-apply for nominations, again. Went thru the interviews (via zoom) for Warner and Connolly. Both sent letters saying they would...
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    USNA Class of 2028 Waiting and Speculating

    FWIW state of Virginia: Senator Warner has sent out notifications and Congressman Connolly, D11, has, too.
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    NAPS Decisions

    My DD was Pending by Mid December 2022 (everything turned in by that point). Then on April 3rd 2023 got the golden ticket appointment to NAPS. Have read it can be as late as June. Indoc for NAPS is typically last Tues in July. As mentioned above by there have been some NAPS announcements...
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    Taking a lot of heat for choosing USNA over Stanford.

    How many of the 4% accepted at Stanford could pass the CFA requirements?
  12. Alchemist

    NAPS for what?

    Once again Capt MJ is spot on. CONGRATULATIONS on NAPS! It is the Golden Ticket.
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    Where the Mids are staying Friday night 🚌 🚐

    2024 FedEx Field 2025 Baltimore 2026 East Rutherford NJ 2027 Back to Philly
  14. Alchemist

    Application Status

    DD completed DODMERB in Oct of last year, wasn't until following mid-January that the DODMERB was received, and the portal showed it. They are understaffed and suffer from backlogs. Many people complain about them.
  15. Alchemist

    Tuberville drops holds on more than 430 military promotions

    Our Supe should get approved, now. A nice Christmas present for her and the Brigade.
  16. Alchemist

    Tuberville drops holds on more than 430 military promotions

    Tuberville said he is not dropping all of the holds, however, and intends to delay 11 four-star posts still pending in the Senate in continued protest of the abortion access policy.
  17. Alchemist

    Congressional interview

    All good recommendations above - DD just completed her interviews 2 weeks ago. One of the questions was related to current events, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and another on the Israel-Hamas situation. So, maybe read up on current world and national events prior to the interview.
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    USNA and beyond

    While only a select few USNA graduates become SEAL officers, those who do embark on this path will be further and further from the direct action operations they initially sought. As they progress through the ranks, they transition from being close to the "door kickers" to assuming more...
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    USNA Class of 2028 Waiting and Speculating

    We know what you are feeling. DD had interview with Congressman last Tues night and has another interview tomorrow with one of our Senators.
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    NAPS for what?

    Agree with the above: your excellent GPA will rule out NAPS if no nomination is forthcoming. If you don't receive a nomination, your best option is to attend college for a year, taking courses that mirror the plebe's first year at the Academy, and reapply. Ensure you achieve excellent grades...
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